University of Central Missouri
Senior Program Manager
University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Missouri, United States, 64093
Salary :
$56,000.04 Annually Location :
UCMO - Warrensburg, MO Job Type:
Exempt Staff Full Time Job Number:
997914 Division:
Missouri Safety Center Opening Date:
10/06/2025
Description
Manage/Administer the Center's Transportation Safety Division. To include:
The State's Driver Improvement Program (DIP) The Center's Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) program The Center's Driver Education and Training programs The Center's local motorcycle safety training program as a Missouri Motorcycle Safety Program training site sponsor Supervise/Manage the Center's Highway Safety Instructional Park (
HSIP
) personnel and facilities:
Directly supervise non-grant personnel with assignments at the HSIP, including assigned temporary staff members for training programs Manage the Marshall building (serve as Building Manager), its 14-acre training facility and fleets of vehicles Examples of Duties
Manage/Administer the Center's Transportation Safety Division: 80%
Responsible for research, development, fiscal oversight and delivery of safety programs for such groups as law enforcement, business and private industry, the school bus and commercial vehicle industries, the general public and others to include classroom and hands on driver education Training in specially prepared vehicles, including distance learning and on-line training programs Develop and implement new education and training programs in response to the research, trends and needs Hire and supervise training staff (full-time, part-time &/or temporary) Administer the Center's Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Program in compliance with Missouri Department of Public Safety requirements Complete required reports for compliance with grant authority, Center, University and Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) guidelines Budgetary responsibility; set course tuition fees and temporary instructor pay rates Monitor new training technology and developments and implement when possible to maintain up-to-date teaching techniques Provide program analysis and participate in strategic and long-range planning of future programming Continuously monitor programs and evaluations for improvement, including annual staff evaluations Assist with the development and implementation of a marketing plan. Manage/Administer the State's Driver Improvement Program (DIP) Oversee the statewide program for State regulation compliance, by all providers, through a federal grant with the Office of Highway Safety - MoDOT Monitor the grant budget Ensure operational compliance with all grant requirements and reporting Completion of required paperwork for compliance with grant authority, Center, University guidelines Maintain a database of approved providers for the state and periodically audit for compliance Respond to requests for approval from new potential providers Respond to citizen inquiries, requests from the legal community and the Department of Revenue Conduct local DIP training for Johnson County, as needed or requested Develop and submit renewal grants each fiscal year Manage/Administer the Center's Driver Education and Training program:
Responsible for research, development, teaching and fiscal oversight of all basic and advanced driver education training programs, including supervision of teaching staff (Temporary Employees), including all standard vehicle, commercial motor vehicle and motorcycle programs Manage the Center's academic and professional Driver Education Teacher Preparation programs (including academic DRED 2010, 2020, 2030 and 2040) Manage the Center's High School Driver Education program for teenagers Oversee preparation of curricula Oversee completion of required reports for compliance with grant authority, Center, University and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Budgetary responsibility, set course tuition fees and temporary instructor pay rates Monitor new training technology and developments and implement when possible to maintain up-to-date teaching techniques Provide program analysis and participate in strategic and long-range planning of future programming Continuously monitor programs and evaluations for improvement Assist with the development and implementation of a marketing plan. Manage/Administer the Center's local motorcycle safety training program as a Missouri Motorcycle Safety Program training site sponsor Responsible for research, development and fiscal oversight of all basic and advanced motorcycle safety training programs, including all military motorcycle safety training contracts Hire and supervise training staff Complete required reports for compliance with grant authority, Center, University guidelines Budgetary responsibility, set course tuition fees and temporary instructor pay rates Monitor new training technology and developments and implement when possible to maintain up-to-date teaching techniques Provide program analysis and participate in strategic and long-range planning of future programming Continuously monitor programs and evaluations for improvement Assist with the development and implementation of a marketing plan Manage/Administer other required programs for the Missouri Safety Center, including but not limited to:
CDL 3rd party examiner School Bus Trainer certification & Recertification Probation & Parole Arrest process training Other training programs as developed by Senior Director or other designated staff
Typical Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Education, Adult Ed, Business, Public Administration, Safety, or related field required. Master's preferred Some form of recognized instructor development or training certification Experience may be substituted for education. Note that equivalencies are based on the following: AA or 60 credit hours = 2 years experience; BA/BS or 120 credit hours = 4 years experience; MA/MS = 6 years experience; PhD = 8 years experience Experience: Three (3) years experience in a traffic safety related field to include one or both of the following areas:
Instruction, training &/or teaching professional programs, workshops, seminars or conferences Training program development, administration &/or research Two (2) years experience teaching adult education &/or training programs Two (2) years administrative experience in grant type operations; including specific grant program operations, writing and reporting Three (3) years experience in mid-level management type duties, including supervision of both personnel and programs Experience designing, developing and implementing instructional programs Work experience in resource planning, scheduling and coordinating of personnel and programs
Supplemental Information
Supplemental:
Excessive standing and/or walking, Exposure to extreme temperatures, Exposure to fumes and/or chemicals, Lifting (weight) - 50 lbs., Exposure to loud noises Rides in vehicles making aggressive maneuvers for Police Driving activities
Certifications:
CDL license. Class A with air-brake and passenger endorsement, preferred. Class B with air-brake and passenger endorsement, required
Special Instructions:
Full-time benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.
Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.
Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.
NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.
The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.
Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:
30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university; Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan; Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents; Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university; Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts; University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage; Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year. The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years. The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus. An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life; UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage. To learn more about the wonderful benefits available as a University of Central Missouri employee, visit our ! 01
Do you have a valid CDL license?
No, I do not Yes, I have a Class B Yes, I have a Class A
02
Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship to acquire or maintain U.S. work authorization? This would include items such as OPT, CPT, H-1B, or employer-sponsored permanent residency.
Yes No
03
How many years of professional experience do you have in a traffic safety-related field, including one or both of the following areas: instruction/training/teaching professional programs/workshops, or training program development/research/administration?
No experience Less than 1 year of experience 1 year but less than 2 years of experience 2 years but less than 3 years experience 3 or more years of experience
04
If you indicated having professional experience in the previous question, please describe your experience, 05
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED) Associate degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Professional degree Doctorate degree
Required Question
$56,000.04 Annually Location :
UCMO - Warrensburg, MO Job Type:
Exempt Staff Full Time Job Number:
997914 Division:
Missouri Safety Center Opening Date:
10/06/2025
Description
Manage/Administer the Center's Transportation Safety Division. To include:
The State's Driver Improvement Program (DIP) The Center's Missouri Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) program The Center's Driver Education and Training programs The Center's local motorcycle safety training program as a Missouri Motorcycle Safety Program training site sponsor Supervise/Manage the Center's Highway Safety Instructional Park (
HSIP
) personnel and facilities:
Directly supervise non-grant personnel with assignments at the HSIP, including assigned temporary staff members for training programs Manage the Marshall building (serve as Building Manager), its 14-acre training facility and fleets of vehicles Examples of Duties
Manage/Administer the Center's Transportation Safety Division: 80%
Responsible for research, development, fiscal oversight and delivery of safety programs for such groups as law enforcement, business and private industry, the school bus and commercial vehicle industries, the general public and others to include classroom and hands on driver education Training in specially prepared vehicles, including distance learning and on-line training programs Develop and implement new education and training programs in response to the research, trends and needs Hire and supervise training staff (full-time, part-time &/or temporary) Administer the Center's Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Program in compliance with Missouri Department of Public Safety requirements Complete required reports for compliance with grant authority, Center, University and Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) guidelines Budgetary responsibility; set course tuition fees and temporary instructor pay rates Monitor new training technology and developments and implement when possible to maintain up-to-date teaching techniques Provide program analysis and participate in strategic and long-range planning of future programming Continuously monitor programs and evaluations for improvement, including annual staff evaluations Assist with the development and implementation of a marketing plan. Manage/Administer the State's Driver Improvement Program (DIP) Oversee the statewide program for State regulation compliance, by all providers, through a federal grant with the Office of Highway Safety - MoDOT Monitor the grant budget Ensure operational compliance with all grant requirements and reporting Completion of required paperwork for compliance with grant authority, Center, University guidelines Maintain a database of approved providers for the state and periodically audit for compliance Respond to requests for approval from new potential providers Respond to citizen inquiries, requests from the legal community and the Department of Revenue Conduct local DIP training for Johnson County, as needed or requested Develop and submit renewal grants each fiscal year Manage/Administer the Center's Driver Education and Training program:
Responsible for research, development, teaching and fiscal oversight of all basic and advanced driver education training programs, including supervision of teaching staff (Temporary Employees), including all standard vehicle, commercial motor vehicle and motorcycle programs Manage the Center's academic and professional Driver Education Teacher Preparation programs (including academic DRED 2010, 2020, 2030 and 2040) Manage the Center's High School Driver Education program for teenagers Oversee preparation of curricula Oversee completion of required reports for compliance with grant authority, Center, University and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Budgetary responsibility, set course tuition fees and temporary instructor pay rates Monitor new training technology and developments and implement when possible to maintain up-to-date teaching techniques Provide program analysis and participate in strategic and long-range planning of future programming Continuously monitor programs and evaluations for improvement Assist with the development and implementation of a marketing plan. Manage/Administer the Center's local motorcycle safety training program as a Missouri Motorcycle Safety Program training site sponsor Responsible for research, development and fiscal oversight of all basic and advanced motorcycle safety training programs, including all military motorcycle safety training contracts Hire and supervise training staff Complete required reports for compliance with grant authority, Center, University guidelines Budgetary responsibility, set course tuition fees and temporary instructor pay rates Monitor new training technology and developments and implement when possible to maintain up-to-date teaching techniques Provide program analysis and participate in strategic and long-range planning of future programming Continuously monitor programs and evaluations for improvement Assist with the development and implementation of a marketing plan Manage/Administer other required programs for the Missouri Safety Center, including but not limited to:
CDL 3rd party examiner School Bus Trainer certification & Recertification Probation & Parole Arrest process training Other training programs as developed by Senior Director or other designated staff
Typical Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Education, Adult Ed, Business, Public Administration, Safety, or related field required. Master's preferred Some form of recognized instructor development or training certification Experience may be substituted for education. Note that equivalencies are based on the following: AA or 60 credit hours = 2 years experience; BA/BS or 120 credit hours = 4 years experience; MA/MS = 6 years experience; PhD = 8 years experience Experience: Three (3) years experience in a traffic safety related field to include one or both of the following areas:
Instruction, training &/or teaching professional programs, workshops, seminars or conferences Training program development, administration &/or research Two (2) years experience teaching adult education &/or training programs Two (2) years administrative experience in grant type operations; including specific grant program operations, writing and reporting Three (3) years experience in mid-level management type duties, including supervision of both personnel and programs Experience designing, developing and implementing instructional programs Work experience in resource planning, scheduling and coordinating of personnel and programs
Supplemental Information
Supplemental:
Excessive standing and/or walking, Exposure to extreme temperatures, Exposure to fumes and/or chemicals, Lifting (weight) - 50 lbs., Exposure to loud noises Rides in vehicles making aggressive maneuvers for Police Driving activities
Certifications:
CDL license. Class A with air-brake and passenger endorsement, preferred. Class B with air-brake and passenger endorsement, required
Special Instructions:
Full-time benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.
Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.
Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.
Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.
NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.
The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.
Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:
30.25% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university; Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan; Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents; Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university; Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts; University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage; Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year. The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years. The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus. An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life; UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage. To learn more about the wonderful benefits available as a University of Central Missouri employee, visit our ! 01
Do you have a valid CDL license?
No, I do not Yes, I have a Class B Yes, I have a Class A
02
Will you now or in the future require employer sponsorship to acquire or maintain U.S. work authorization? This would include items such as OPT, CPT, H-1B, or employer-sponsored permanent residency.
Yes No
03
How many years of professional experience do you have in a traffic safety-related field, including one or both of the following areas: instruction/training/teaching professional programs/workshops, or training program development/research/administration?
No experience Less than 1 year of experience 1 year but less than 2 years of experience 2 years but less than 3 years experience 3 or more years of experience
04
If you indicated having professional experience in the previous question, please describe your experience, 05
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED) Associate degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Professional degree Doctorate degree
Required Question