Manager, Workforce & Education

asce; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is seeking a Manager, Workforce & Education to lead programs that strengthen the civil engineering workforce and advance professional growth across the career lifecycle.

Based in Reston with hybrid work, you will set annual strategies, develop and manage career pathways, support committees, coordinate content and resources, and oversee budgets, events and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of engineering, association, workforce development, education, or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement annual strategies and goals to support pathways, recruitment and retention, and skills development in civil engineering.
• Develop and manage programs to define and promote evolving roles, competencies, and career pathways including ASCE's Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge and career paths.
• Lead and support the Committee on Career Advancement (CCA), Committee on Licensure Innovation (CLI), and related task groups.
• Coordinate educational content, white papers, articles, presentations, and workforce resources.
• Manage budgets, timelines, events, reporting, and stakeholder communications.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Stakeholder communications

Volunteer leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you passionate about shaping the future of the civil engineering profession and helping professionals thrive throughout their careers? The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and driven Manager, Workforce & Education to lead programs and initiatives that strengthen the civil engineering workforce and advance professional growth across the career lifecycle.

What You'll Do

• Establish and implement annual strategies and goals to support broader pathways, recruitment and retention, and essential skills development in civil engineering, aligned with ASCE strategic priorities
• Develop and manage programs to define and promote evolving roles, competencies, and career pathways including ASCE's Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge, Guidelines for Engineering Grades, and career paths in a central online resource
• Lead and support the Committee on Career Advancement (CCA), Committee on Licensure Innovation (CLI), and workforce and education related task groups
• Coordinate educational content, white papers, articles, presentations, and workforce resources
• Manage budgets, timelines, events, reporting, and stakeholder communications
• Collaborate with committees, volunteers, staff, and external partners to address workforce challenges

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; engineering or management background a plus
• 3-5 years of engineering, association, workforce development, education, or related experience desired
• Strong project management and volunteer leadership experience
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and business systems

Why ASCE?

• Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing the civil engineering profession
• Influence workforce development, career advancement, leadership growth, and professional practice initiatives
• Work collaboratively with industry leaders, educators, and volunteers across the profession

Location: Hybrid (Reston, VA)

This position has hybrid work from home flexibility in the Northern VA/DC Metro area.

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is a global nonprofit professional membership association dedicated to the advancement of the civil engineering profession in order to serve the public good. To accomplish ASCE's mission, ASCE staff works together as a team, based on a foundation of trust, striving for individual and organizational excellence. To achieve our shared goals, we maintain a relentless focus on members and a commitment to continuously grow and improve individually and collectively. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results. All qualified candidates including historically excluded individuals, protected veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

We offer a competitive salary with anticipated range of $75-$85K per year with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, legal, and pet insurance, 12 paid holidays, 18 days Paid Time Off (PTO), corporate ASAE membership, and tuition reimbursement.