Nuclear QA/QC Workforce Training Lead

College-of-Eastern-Idah; Idaho Falls (ID); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Vacation leave

Tuition discounts

Exclusive local discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

College of Eastern Idaho seeks a Program Manager to lead workforce training programs, focusing on nuclear, NQA/QA/QC, and civil construction. You will partner with employers, instructors, and college leadership to design and deliver industry-relevant curricula and certifications in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

You will recruit and manage instructors, oversee budgets, and drive program sustainability while expanding CEI's training presence regionally.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical education with at least 5 years in nuclear, QA/QC, construction, engineering, manufacturing, skilled trades or related technical field.
• Experience in technical, industrial, construction, manufacturing, quality or regulated environments.
• Ability to develop relationships with employers, technical professionals and community partners.
• Strong project management and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple programs and priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Bilingual (Spanish) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management for assigned workforce training programs, focusing on nuclear, NQA/QA/QC, and civil construction training.
• Develop and grow industry-relevant programs, courses, certifications, and customized training.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers, industry partners, contractors, laboratories, government entities and stakeholders.
• Design, develop, and implement industry-relevant courses, certifications, and customized training.
• Recruit, supervise, and manage instructors and subject matter experts.
• Manage program budgets, revenue, expenses, enrollment, and sustainability.
• Develop proposals, scopes of work, and cost estimates with industry partners and college staff.
• Create pathways linking students to employment and work-based learning.
• Monitor performance via enrollment, completion, satisfaction, and financial metrics for continuous improvement.
• Lead industry advisory activities and seek grant/contract opportunities to expand programs.
• Collaborate with WTCE and college departments to ensure delivery, service, and compliance.
• Available to work a flexible schedule including some evenings, weekends, and travel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Effective communication

Budget management

Scheduling

Team leadership

MS Office

CRM systems

LMS

Education

Associate degree or technical education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, quality management, business, education

Tools

MS Office

CRM systems

LMS

Job description

College of Eastern Idaho seeks a Program Manager to lead workforce training programs, focusing on nuclear, NQA/QA/QC, and civil construction. You will partner with employers, instructors, and college leadership to design and deliver industry-relevant curricula and certifications in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.

You will recruit and manage instructors, oversee budgets, and drive program sustainability while expanding CEI's training presence regionally.