Skilled Trades Programs Lead – Innovation & Operations

Salem University; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Salem University seeks a Skilled Trades Program Manager to coordinate the development, implementation, and daily operations of its skilled trades certificate and diploma programs.

You will work with the Office of the Provost and multiple university departments to ensure effective program delivery, instructional quality, and student success across hands-on, competency-based, and tech-enabled learning modalities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with progressive experience in skilled trades education or workforce development.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience coordinating programs, projects, training activities, and operational processes.
• Ability to collaborate with instructors, academic leadership, employers, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations of Salem University's skilled trades certificate and diploma programs.
• Support development, implementation, and launch of workforce-focused certificate and diploma offerings.
• Schedule courses, manage instructional resources, and coordinate across modalities.
• Monitor enrollment, progression, completion, and credential attainment against targets.
• Collaborate with academic leadership and industry partners to ensure program quality and relevance.
• Support accreditation, program assessment, and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Collaborative mindset

Education

Associate degree in a relevant field

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Digital learning platforms

AR/VR technologies

Simulation software

Job description

Salem University seeks a Skilled Trades Program Manager to coordinate the development, implementation, and daily operations of its skilled trades certificate and diploma programs.

You will work with the Office of the Provost and multiple university departments to ensure effective program delivery, instructional quality, and student success across hands-on, competency-based, and tech-enabled learning modalities.