"Workforce Development Program Manager"

Job Details

Workforce Development Program Manager
Milwaukee, WI
Full Time
JR10008324

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Position Title: Workforce Development Program Manager

Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Cont Edu Prog Mgr

Job Duties:

The School of Continuing Education (SCE) is the largest provider of professional development in Southeastern Wisconsin... [full description of SCE].

The SCE is looking for an individual to hire as a Workforce Development Program Manager. This position will work full-time (40 hours per week) onsite at the UWM SCE downtown office. After a probationary period of 6 months, this position will be allowed to work from home one day per week.

The Workforce Development (WFD) Program Manager is expected to support SCE's commitment... [full details on responsibilities].

A primary responsibility... [details on reaching out to employers, etc.].

Under general supervision and reporting to the Continuing Education Acting Director, the position leads and supervises all aspects of department programming...

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Supervises the implementation of non-credit continuing education-focused strategic planning initiatives and objectives
• May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees
• Develops and implements operating policies and procedures to promote the non-credit program in alignment with the strategic plan
• May monitor the unit or program budget and approve program expenditures
• Reviews recommendations for and provides input on the design and development of new non-credit programs or services

Department: School of Continuing Education

Compensation: $54,000 to $58,000 (Final salary offer will be determined based on qualifications and experience)

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Three years of relevant work experience including technology, health and business.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software
• Ability to maintain flexible hours including occasional evenings and weekends when necessary to support programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in business, artificial Intelligence, technology, and health industries.
• Master's degree in related subject matter such as adult education, business, health, and technology.
• Experience working in higher education environment; adult programming responsibilities a plus
• Proficient Web Technology skills... [full list]

Job Responsibilities:

• Identify training gaps to meet employer needs in high demand business, health, and technical areas.
• Build and maintain relationships... [full list]

Education: Bachelor's Degree

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are required to apply online and provide the following at time of application:

• Cover Letter addressing each of the required and preferred qualifications
• Resume

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidate's application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Apply electronically by the application deadline date of 3/10/2026

Contact Information: Questions about this position should be directed to Amy Rehfeldt at rehfelda@uwm.edu.