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Program Manager- Professional Development and Training
Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children (Michigan AEYC)
Michigan
Remote
USD 69,000 - 76,000
Full time
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Job summary
A leading organization in early childhood education is seeking a Program Manager for Professional Development & Training. This full-time position involves strategic leadership in developing and overseeing training programs, managing budgets, and engaging stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree, strong project management skills, and a commitment to enhancing early childhood education through effective professional development initiatives.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in project management, fiscal management, and staff supervision required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
- Ability to work with diverse individuals and organizations.
Responsibilities
- Oversee program implementation and ensure operational excellence.
- Lead development and monitoring of training programs and events.
- Manage budget spending and coordinate logistics for programs.
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Job description
Direct message the job poster from Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children (Michigan AEYC)
Program Manager-Professional Development & Training
Contact Person:Erica Williard
Job Location:
Michigan AEYC
1001 Centennial Way, Suite 400, Lansing, MI 48917
Job Description:
Title: Program Manager- Professional Development & Training
Position Type: Employee, full-time, exempt
Reports To: Director of Professional Programs
Location: Michigan. Staff work flexible hours and are fully remote.
Function: The Program Manager provides strategic leadership and hands-on management for Michigan AEYC’s professional development programs and training initiatives. This role is crucial in overseeing program implementation, ensuring operational excellence, and contributing to the organization’s mission of support early childhood educators.
Responsibilities: The Program Manager will work with the Director of Professional Programs to perform the following essential functions including but not limited to:
• Program Development & Oversight:
• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of training programs and events.
• Provide essential logistical and technical support, oversee course development, and conduct evaluations of all training initiatives.
• Assess professional development and training needs within the early childhood field to inform program planning.
• Ensure adherence to program license requirements, established organizational policies, procedures, and funding agreements.
• Event Management:
• Lead and coordinate all aspects of in-person and virtual events, including logistics, registration, vendor management, and onsite execution to ensure successful participant experiences.
• Operations & Fiscal Management:
• Oversee budget spending for assigned programs, procure necessary materials and resources, and ensure all operations remain within budgetary allocations.
• Manage the implementation of programmatic policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate program records and data and coordinate data analysis for program reports and evaluations.
• Team Leadership:
• Supervise program staff in the daily execution of policies and procedures.
• Responsibilities include training new and existing staff, assigning and directing work, assisting with performance appraisals, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Communication:
• Provide technical assistance and support to program participants, partners, and other stakeholders involved in delivering programmatic services.
• Organize and execute recruitment efforts for program participants.
• Work with the Director of Marketing and Membership to develop content for
program publications, the Michigan AEYC website, and social media channels. • Cultivate and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships with Michigan AEYC program participants and partners.
• Project & Organizational Contribution:
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects and requests with varying deadlines.
• Attend Michigan AEYC programs, events, and meetings as requested.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned to support organizational goals.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree. Major or coursework in child development, early childhood education, or related field preferred.
• CMP or similar meeting planning certification preferred.
• Experience in project management, fiscal management, staff supervision, and program administration.
• Proficiency with computer technology, including database management, learning management systems, Zoom, Microsoft Office- especially Excel, and data analysis.
• Experience with video and image editing software preferred.
• Experience with MiRegistry and the Michigan Online Educator System preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, prepare reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.
• Ability to work with diverse individuals and organizations.
• Ability to travel as required for onsite coordination of training and events.
Additional Requirements:
• Prior to employment, candidate must pass a drug screening test and undergo a reference and security check.
Compensation: Michigan AEYC is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive and
competitive benefits package.
• Competitive starting salary between $69,000-$76,000 annually.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K Retirement plan with 6% employer match
• Employer paid life insurance, and short-and long-term disability.
• Generous paid time off including most major holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment where you can learn and grow.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
Deadline: Application is open until filled
Application: Submit application here:https://miaeyc.formstack.com/forms/program_manager
Or email a current resume and cover letter to Erica Willard, ewillard@miaeyc.org
Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.
Compliance: Michigan AEYC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable
- Seniority levelMid-Senior level
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionEngineering and Information Technology
- IndustriesEducation Administration Programs
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