Senior Joint Education Program Manager - JETARS

The Garrett Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The GARRETT GROUP is seeking a Senior Joint Education Program Manager to oversee academic program coordination, enrollment processes, and graduate-level institutional engagement. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience with major universities and strong skills in program management, curriculum development, and educational assessment.

You will serve as the primary interface with universities on admissions and bursar operations, coordinate program activities, and help refine lesson

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of direct experience interfacing with graduate-level academic institutions.
• Expertise in admissions, enrollment, registration, and bursar operations at major universities.
• Working knowledge of program management principles.
• Experience with curriculum or lesson plan development, analysis, improvement, and assessment.
• Familiarity with pedagogical methods appropriate for higher education.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface with academic institutions on admissions, enrollment, registration, and bursar operations.
• Coordinate and manage academic program activities aligned with institutional standards and Garrett Group objectives.
• Support development, review, and refinement of lesson plans and curriculum materials.
• Conduct analysis and continuous improvement of educational programs using pedagogical methods.
• Assess course and program effectiveness through structured evaluation techniques and recommend enhancements.
• Maintain effective communication channels with university administrative offices and academic departments.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, timelines, and operational requirements.

Skills

Graduate-level coordination

Curriculum development

Educational assessment

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Senior Joint Education Program Manager

Clearance: Active TS/SCI

Join a Mission-Driven Team at The GARRETT GROUP

At The GARRETT GROUP, we believe the best solutions begin with a great team of people. When you join us, you become part of a collaborative, mission-focused community committed to excellence in everything we do. We take pride in supporting our nation's most critical missions while creating an environment where our employees can thrive.

Our team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive 401(k) with company match, generous Paid Time Off, flexible work schedules, medical, dental, and vision coverage, short-term disability, and company-paid life insurance.

Position Overview

The Garrett Group is seeking an experienced professional to support academic program coordination, enrollment processes, and graduate‑level institutional engagement. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience working directly with major universities and demonstrate strong skills in program management, curriculum development, and educational assessment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface with academic institutions, particularly major universities, on matters related to graduate-level admissions, enrollment, registration, and bursar operations.
• Coordinate and manage academic program activities, ensuring alignment with institutional standards and Garrett Group objectives.
• Support development, review, and refinement of lesson plans and curriculum materials.
• Conduct analysis and continuous improvement of educational programs using appropriate pedagogical methods.
• Assess course and program effectiveness through structured evaluation techniques and recommend enhancements.
• Maintain effective communication channels with university administrative offices and academic departments.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, timelines, and operational requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 10 years of direct experience routinely interfacing with graduate-level academic institutions.
• Demonstrated expertise in admissions, enrollment, registration, and bursar operations at major universities.
• Working knowledge of program management principles.
• Experience with curriculum or lesson plan development, analysis, improvement, and assessment.
• Familiarity with pedagogical methods appropriate for higher education.

The GARRETT GROUP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.