Hybrid Program Manager – Educational Programs

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 62,100 - 107,100; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies seeks a Program Manager to plan, schedule, implement, and evaluate public educational programs and courses. You will lead cross-functional teams, develop new curricula, recruit instructors, and coordinate marketing and budgeting efforts in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

The role requires strategic planning, academic advising experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of managing a portfolio of business and management courses at university or corporate level.
• Strong project management skills in an educational setting including scheduling, resources, and deadlines.
• Experience providing academic advising to students.
• Experience designing educational programs for adults.
• Knowledge of delivering programs.
• Experience hiring and training instructors.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Analytical skills for needs assessment and recommendations.
• Experience developing budgets.
• Knowledge of marketing concepts and planning.
• Bachelor's degree in related area.
• Understanding of how work impacts other areas.
• Knowledge of current public educational programs and trends.
• Proficiency with business software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, scheduling, implementation, and evaluation of programs and courses.
• Develop new public educational programs and assess needs.
• Participate in long-range strategic planning with academic leadership.
• Develop outlines for new course curricula and updates.
• Coordinate marketing plans, events, and budget monitoring.
• Oversee course scheduling and instructor recruitment.
• Respond to complex programmatic issues.

Skills

Project management

Academic advising

Course development

Budget management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Needs assessment

Instructor recruitment

Marketing planning

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies seeks a Program Manager to plan, schedule, implement, and evaluate public educational programs and courses. You will lead cross-functional teams, develop new curricula, recruit instructors, and coordinate marketing and budgeting efforts in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

The role requires strategic planning, academic advising experience, and strong communication skills.