Program Manager (HEA) - Continuing and Professional Studies

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 86,741 - 105,816; Full time

Job summary

The City College of New York is seeking a Program Manager for Continuing and Professional Studies to lead strategic workforce training initiatives in New York City. You will develop, oversee, and grow non-credit and certificate programs, secure external funding, and build partnerships with government, industry, and community organizations.

Reporting to the Director of Continuing and Professional Studies, the role focuses on revenue-generating education programs, grant management, and program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with six years’ related experience required.
• Demonstrated success in grant writing, fundraising, and securing government/private-sector contracts.
• Experience developing workforce training programs and employer partnerships.
• Strong leadership, project management, and business development skills.
• Knowledge of continuing education, workforce development, and adult learning environments.
• Experience supervising staff and managing multiple programs or projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Identify, pursue, and secure grants, contracts, and other external funding opportunities.
• Develop competitive proposals for government agencies, foundations, corporations, and private-sector partners.
• Coordinate and manage workforce training contracts that generate revenue and expand CPS offerings.
• Oversee grant-funded programs and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
• Develop and launch workforce, professional, and continuing education programs aligned with labor market demands.
• Conduct market analysis to identify emerging training opportunities and industry needs.
• Expand non-credit and certificate programs that support career advancement and workforce development.
• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, employers, industry associations, and community organizations.
• Represent CPS in workforce development initiatives, conferences, and business outreach activities.
• Develop customized training solutions for public- and private-sector employers.
• Supervise instructors and program staff, ensuring instructional quality and program effectiveness.
• Monitor program performance, enrollment, budgets, and revenue goals.
• Support strategic planning, assessment, and continuous improvement across CPS programs.
• Lead the growth and sustainability of the English Language Institute, including recruitment, enrollment, partnerships, and program development.

Skills

Grant writing/fundraising

Securing contracts

Workforce training programs

Leadership

Project management

Business development

Adult learning environments

Staff supervision

Program evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

POSITION DETAILS

Since 1847, The City College of New York has provided a high quality and affordable education to generations of New Yorkers in a wide variety of disciplines. CCNY embraces its role at the forefront of social change.

POSITION DETAILS

Since 1847, The City College of New York has provided a high quality and affordable education to generations of New Yorkers in a wide variety of disciplines. CCNY embraces its role at the forefront of social change.

Located in the heart of New York City, CCNY is home to such important \'firsts\' as: The first college explicitly founded on the ideal of educating the \'whole people\', the first documentary film program in the U.S., the first intercollegiate lacrosse game played in the U.S., first student government in the nation, and the longest running Alumni Association in the U.S. It is ranked #1 by The Chronicle of Higher Education out of 369 selective public colleges in the United States on the overall mobility index. This measure reflects both access and outcomes, representing the likelihood that a student at CCNY can move up two or more income quintiles. In addition, the Center for World University Rankings places CCNY in the top 1.2% of universities worldwide in terms of academic excellence. More than 17,000 students pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees in seven professional schools and divisions, driven by significant funded research, creativity and scholarship. CCNY is as diverse, dynamic and visionary as New York City itself.

Reporting to the Director of Continuing and Professional Studies, the Program Manager provides strategic leadership and coordination for Continuing and Professional Studies with a primary focus on developing workforce training programs, securing grants, and obtaining contracts with government agencies, corporations, and community organizations. The successful candidate is responsible for supporting revenue-generating educational initiatives, building external partnerships, and advancing programs that align with workforce and industry needs.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Identify, pursue, and secure grants, contracts, and other external funding opportunities.
• Develop competitive proposals for government agencies, foundations, corporations, and private-sector partners.
• Coordinate and manage workforce training contracts that generate revenue and expand CPS offerings.
• Oversee grant-funded programs and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
• Develop and launch workforce, professional, and continuing education programs aligned with labor market demands.
• Conduct market analysis to identify emerging training opportunities and industry needs.
• Expand non-credit and certificate programs that support career advancement and workforce development.
• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, employers, industry associations, and community organizations.
• Represent CPS in workforce development initiatives, conferences, and business outreach activities.
• Develop customized training solutions for public- and private-sector employers.
• Supervise instructors and program staff, ensuring instructional quality and program effectiveness.
• Monitor program performance, enrollment, budgets, and revenue goals.
• Support strategic planning, assessment, and continuous improvement across CPS programs.
• Lead the growth and sustainability of the English Language Institute, including recruitment, enrollment, partnerships, and program development.
  
  

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and six years’ related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in grant writing, fundraising, and securing government and private-sector contracts.
• Experience developing workforce training programs and employer partnerships.
• Strong leadership, project management, and business development skills.
• Knowledge of continuing education, workforce development, and adult learning environments.
• Experience supervising staff and managing multiple programs or projects simultaneously
  
  

Cuny Title Overview

Manages the Continuing Education Office and designs, develops, and implements instructional programs and activities, coordinating with other College support systems.

• Oversees the general operation of the Continuing Education Office; hires and manages staff; oversees registration, payments, and other office activities
• Designs and makes recommendations to Director for academic, outreach, general training, and certificate programs
• Develops and writes grant proposals
• Hires faculty and coordinates teaching schedules
• Observes classes, analyzes student evaluations, and performs faculty evaluations
• Orients new faculty and acts as liaison to resolve faculty issues
• Plans and implements advertising campaigns and designs marketing and other program materials
• Maintains financial information such as tuition payments, material costs, and faculty payroll
• Develops mailing lists and analyzes marketing strategies and student profiles
• Acts as a liaison between the Continuing Education Office and other internal and external units on co-operative and co-sponsored programs.
  
  

Job Title Name: Continuing Education Manager

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Associate

FLSA

Exempt

Compensation And Benefits

Salary Range: $86,741 - $105,816. Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will be adjusted by 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

Job ID: 32527

Location: City College of New York

Job Type: Full-Time