UC Santa Barbara
Senior Program Manager, Technology Programs
UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, us, 93190
Overview
UC Santa Barbara Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) seeks a dynamic Program Manager to shape the future of its Engineering and Technology training portfolio. The Program Manager leads the development of innovative training programs by researching industry trends, building partnerships with technology companies, and designing workshops, courses, and certificates that meet real-world demand. They collaborate with advisory boards, instructors, and instructional designers to create courses with measurable outcomes, while overseeing budgets, setting enrollment fees, and ensuring programs are both financially sustainable and academically rigorous. This position offers the opportunity for a strategic, entrepreneurial professional to bridge education and industry, and to make a direct impact on the growth and success of UCSB PaCE’s Technology programs. This is a Hybrid position that allows the flexibility to work from home but requires weekly presence on the UCSB campus. Responsibilities (Job Functions and Percentages Of Time)
60% New Program Development Conduct market research to assess new training programs' potential market and financial viability. Track and analyze changing trends relevant to the Technology training portfolio, particularly in continuing and professional education, to provide strategic insights. Advise PaCE Dean and Assistant Dean on market needs and opportunities for growth. Establish and cultivate collaborations with Technology companies in the UCSB service area, leveraging industry relationships to implement tech-training initiatives and expand offerings that drive revenue growth for PaCE. Identify and manage Advisory Board members who will actively participate in the co-designed curriculum of new programs by providing guidance and feedback. Design curricula, create course titles, prepare course descriptions, define learning objectives, develop course syllabi, including recommended assessments to measure learning outcomes, and obtain all the necessary course and instructor approvals. Work with the instructional Designer, auditing course content, managing requirements, and description. Develop and implement new, sustainable, fee-supported programs, certificates, courses, and workshops in Technology. Manage program and course budgets, setting course fees to ensure profitability while adhering to PaCE and campus policies and procedures. Coordinate with regional, national, and international organizations to ensure PaCE’s certificates and programs meet requirements and other continuing education standards, and work with these organizations on co-sponsorship arrangements. Work with PaCE Marketing staff to suggest marketing strategies for promoting new programs, certificates, and other academic programs that target and reach new audiences. Perform outreach and maintain relations with professional associations, as well as local, regional, national, and international companies, to attract exceptional students to PaCE international programs. Monitor other private and public schools and universities for similar or competitive programs that could directly affect the market base or present new or complementary opportunities. 40% Program Management Oversees existing technology training programs at PaCE. Manages the annual budget of the programs. Recruits and hires instructors as needed. Works with PaCE Finance staff to issue and enforce contracts that adhere to PaCE and university policies and procedures. Interfaces and coordinates with UCSB partner departments and administrative services to prevent and resolve logistical and student service problems and issues. Acquires and maintains functional knowledge of the PaCE Student Information System (SIS) operation, with particular emphasis on: Reporting, Revising/confirming contract details, Creating new instructor accounts, Checking instructors’ contact information, Monitoring course enrollments, Course and section creation. Works with Customer Success and Outreach (CSO) to respond to all escalated student requests and issues, requesting classrooms, staying up to date on all instructional spaces, requirements, and teaching technology. In collaboration with the Program Support Coordinator: Manages Course Logistics: organizes quarterly course schedules, secures locations, and manages audiovisual needs while ensuring instructors have the necessary materials and support. Manages Instructor Relations & Contracts: handles instructor communications, negotiates contracts and compensation, and collaborates with Program Support to facilitate approvals for new courses and instructors. Oversees instructor performance, checking course and instructor evaluations and addressing areas needing improvement, working with the Instructional Developer and the Program Support Coordinator to perform instructor training as required. Works with the Associate Dean in collaboration with other Program Managers and Program Support regarding hiring strategy and quality control. Works with Marketing to promote existing programs; is responsible for marketing actions to boost enrollments and retain students as needed. Collaborates with original content and revisions to campaigns and drip marketing strategies. Work with the web team to maintain the web presence of all programs under their domain, ensuring accurate and timely information is accessible. Provides PaCE Leadership with enrollment projection figures, helps with budget projections, and yearly reassessment of program portfolio performance and ROI. Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training Continuing education in a related field. 4-6 years Experience in producing and delivering training programs in collaboration with industry partners 1-3 years Experience with curriculum design, collaborating with instructors, and managing academic programs 1-3 years Experience in management, marketing, sales, and business processes. 1-3 years Experience in sales and customer relationship management software such as Salesforce. Working knowledge of online training platforms, technology and best practices. Excellent analytical skills to understand how student needs can be addressed through the design and delivery of training programs. Demonstrated, excellent interpersonal and writing skills for collegial and professional exchanges with diverse audiences in university as well as business settings. Thorough knowledge of and skill in delivering programs. Solid knowledge of MS Office Suite, Google Suite, Zoom software. Preferred Qualifications
1-3 years Experience in conducting customer needs assessment 1-3 years Experience in customizing systems and tools to support operations Solid knowledge of Destiny One student lifecycle management software. Special Conditions Of Employment
Satisfactory criminal history background check UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment Misconduct Disclosure Requirement
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegation or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. “Misconduct” Means Any Violation Of The Policies Or Laws Governing Conduct At The Applicant’s Previous Place Of Employment, Including, But Not Limited To, Violations Of Policies Or Laws Prohibiting Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Or Other Forms Of Harassment, Discrimination, Dishonesty, Or Unethical Conduct, As Defined By The Employer. For Reference, Below Are UC’s Policies Addressing Some Forms Of Misconduct UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy Abusive Conduct in the Workplace Job Functions And Percentages Of Time
60% New Program Development 40% Program Management Conducts market research to assess new training programs' potential market and financial viability. Tracks and analyzes changing trends relevant to the Technology training portfolio, particularly in continuing and professional education, to provide strategic insights. Advise PaCE Dean and Assistant Dean on market needs and opportunities for growth. Establishes and cultivates collaborations with Technology companies in the UCSB service area, leveraging industry relationships to implement tech-training initiatives and expand offerings that drive revenue growth for PaCE. Identifies and manages Advisory Board members who will actively participate in the co-designed curriculum of new programs by providing guidance and feedback. Designs curricula, create course titles, prepares course descriptions, defines learning objectives, develops course syllabi, including recommended assessments to measure learning outcomes, and obtains all the necessary course and instructor approvals. Works with the instructional Designer, auditing course content, managing requirements, and description. Develops and implements new, sustainable, fee-supported programs, certificates, courses, and workshops in Technology. Manages program and course budgets, setting course fees to ensure profitability while adhering to PaCE and campus policies and procedures. Coordinates with regional, national, and international organizations to ensure PaCE’s certificates and programs meet requirements and other continuing education standards, and works with these organizations on co-sponsorship arrangements. Works with PaCE Marketing staff to suggest marketing strategies for promoting new programs, certificates, and other academic programs that target and reach new audiences. Perform outreach and maintain relations with professional associations, as well as local, regional, national, and international companies, to attract exceptional students to PaCE international programs. Monitor other private and public schools and universities for similar or competitive programs that could directly affect the market base or present new or complementary opportunities. Oversees existing technology training programs at PaCE. Manages the annual budget of the programs. Recruits and hires instructors as needed. Works with PaCE Finance staff to issue and enforce contracts that adhere to PaCE and university policies and procedures. Note: The refined description excludes extraneous job-posting snippets and unrelated content to focus on the role's responsibilities, qualifications, and essential information.
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UC Santa Barbara Professional and Continuing Education (PaCE) seeks a dynamic Program Manager to shape the future of its Engineering and Technology training portfolio. The Program Manager leads the development of innovative training programs by researching industry trends, building partnerships with technology companies, and designing workshops, courses, and certificates that meet real-world demand. They collaborate with advisory boards, instructors, and instructional designers to create courses with measurable outcomes, while overseeing budgets, setting enrollment fees, and ensuring programs are both financially sustainable and academically rigorous. This position offers the opportunity for a strategic, entrepreneurial professional to bridge education and industry, and to make a direct impact on the growth and success of UCSB PaCE’s Technology programs. This is a Hybrid position that allows the flexibility to work from home but requires weekly presence on the UCSB campus. Responsibilities (Job Functions and Percentages Of Time)
60% New Program Development Conduct market research to assess new training programs' potential market and financial viability. Track and analyze changing trends relevant to the Technology training portfolio, particularly in continuing and professional education, to provide strategic insights. Advise PaCE Dean and Assistant Dean on market needs and opportunities for growth. Establish and cultivate collaborations with Technology companies in the UCSB service area, leveraging industry relationships to implement tech-training initiatives and expand offerings that drive revenue growth for PaCE. Identify and manage Advisory Board members who will actively participate in the co-designed curriculum of new programs by providing guidance and feedback. Design curricula, create course titles, prepare course descriptions, define learning objectives, develop course syllabi, including recommended assessments to measure learning outcomes, and obtain all the necessary course and instructor approvals. Work with the instructional Designer, auditing course content, managing requirements, and description. Develop and implement new, sustainable, fee-supported programs, certificates, courses, and workshops in Technology. Manage program and course budgets, setting course fees to ensure profitability while adhering to PaCE and campus policies and procedures. Coordinate with regional, national, and international organizations to ensure PaCE’s certificates and programs meet requirements and other continuing education standards, and work with these organizations on co-sponsorship arrangements. Work with PaCE Marketing staff to suggest marketing strategies for promoting new programs, certificates, and other academic programs that target and reach new audiences. Perform outreach and maintain relations with professional associations, as well as local, regional, national, and international companies, to attract exceptional students to PaCE international programs. Monitor other private and public schools and universities for similar or competitive programs that could directly affect the market base or present new or complementary opportunities. 40% Program Management Oversees existing technology training programs at PaCE. Manages the annual budget of the programs. Recruits and hires instructors as needed. Works with PaCE Finance staff to issue and enforce contracts that adhere to PaCE and university policies and procedures. Interfaces and coordinates with UCSB partner departments and administrative services to prevent and resolve logistical and student service problems and issues. Acquires and maintains functional knowledge of the PaCE Student Information System (SIS) operation, with particular emphasis on: Reporting, Revising/confirming contract details, Creating new instructor accounts, Checking instructors’ contact information, Monitoring course enrollments, Course and section creation. Works with Customer Success and Outreach (CSO) to respond to all escalated student requests and issues, requesting classrooms, staying up to date on all instructional spaces, requirements, and teaching technology. In collaboration with the Program Support Coordinator: Manages Course Logistics: organizes quarterly course schedules, secures locations, and manages audiovisual needs while ensuring instructors have the necessary materials and support. Manages Instructor Relations & Contracts: handles instructor communications, negotiates contracts and compensation, and collaborates with Program Support to facilitate approvals for new courses and instructors. Oversees instructor performance, checking course and instructor evaluations and addressing areas needing improvement, working with the Instructional Developer and the Program Support Coordinator to perform instructor training as required. Works with the Associate Dean in collaboration with other Program Managers and Program Support regarding hiring strategy and quality control. Works with Marketing to promote existing programs; is responsible for marketing actions to boost enrollments and retain students as needed. Collaborates with original content and revisions to campaigns and drip marketing strategies. Work with the web team to maintain the web presence of all programs under their domain, ensuring accurate and timely information is accessible. Provides PaCE Leadership with enrollment projection figures, helps with budget projections, and yearly reassessment of program portfolio performance and ROI. Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training Continuing education in a related field. 4-6 years Experience in producing and delivering training programs in collaboration with industry partners 1-3 years Experience with curriculum design, collaborating with instructors, and managing academic programs 1-3 years Experience in management, marketing, sales, and business processes. 1-3 years Experience in sales and customer relationship management software such as Salesforce. Working knowledge of online training platforms, technology and best practices. Excellent analytical skills to understand how student needs can be addressed through the design and delivery of training programs. Demonstrated, excellent interpersonal and writing skills for collegial and professional exchanges with diverse audiences in university as well as business settings. Thorough knowledge of and skill in delivering programs. Solid knowledge of MS Office Suite, Google Suite, Zoom software. Preferred Qualifications
1-3 years Experience in conducting customer needs assessment 1-3 years Experience in customizing systems and tools to support operations Solid knowledge of Destiny One student lifecycle management software. Special Conditions Of Employment
Satisfactory criminal history background check UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment Misconduct Disclosure Requirement
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegation or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. “Misconduct” Means Any Violation Of The Policies Or Laws Governing Conduct At The Applicant’s Previous Place Of Employment, Including, But Not Limited To, Violations Of Policies Or Laws Prohibiting Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Or Other Forms Of Harassment, Discrimination, Dishonesty, Or Unethical Conduct, As Defined By The Employer. For Reference, Below Are UC’s Policies Addressing Some Forms Of Misconduct UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy Abusive Conduct in the Workplace Job Functions And Percentages Of Time
60% New Program Development 40% Program Management Conducts market research to assess new training programs' potential market and financial viability. Tracks and analyzes changing trends relevant to the Technology training portfolio, particularly in continuing and professional education, to provide strategic insights. Advise PaCE Dean and Assistant Dean on market needs and opportunities for growth. Establishes and cultivates collaborations with Technology companies in the UCSB service area, leveraging industry relationships to implement tech-training initiatives and expand offerings that drive revenue growth for PaCE. Identifies and manages Advisory Board members who will actively participate in the co-designed curriculum of new programs by providing guidance and feedback. Designs curricula, create course titles, prepares course descriptions, defines learning objectives, develops course syllabi, including recommended assessments to measure learning outcomes, and obtains all the necessary course and instructor approvals. Works with the instructional Designer, auditing course content, managing requirements, and description. Develops and implements new, sustainable, fee-supported programs, certificates, courses, and workshops in Technology. Manages program and course budgets, setting course fees to ensure profitability while adhering to PaCE and campus policies and procedures. Coordinates with regional, national, and international organizations to ensure PaCE’s certificates and programs meet requirements and other continuing education standards, and works with these organizations on co-sponsorship arrangements. Works with PaCE Marketing staff to suggest marketing strategies for promoting new programs, certificates, and other academic programs that target and reach new audiences. Perform outreach and maintain relations with professional associations, as well as local, regional, national, and international companies, to attract exceptional students to PaCE international programs. Monitor other private and public schools and universities for similar or competitive programs that could directly affect the market base or present new or complementary opportunities. Oversees existing technology training programs at PaCE. Manages the annual budget of the programs. Recruits and hires instructors as needed. Works with PaCE Finance staff to issue and enforce contracts that adhere to PaCE and university policies and procedures. Note: The refined description excludes extraneous job-posting snippets and unrelated content to focus on the role's responsibilities, qualifications, and essential information.
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