Job Description

Job Description

Montgomery College, Gaithersburg Business Training Center, has an immediate need for a Full-time Program Manager. Workforce Development and Continuing Education – Transportation and Safety Institute. The typical work schedule is Monday – Friday; 8:30 am – 5:00 pm with occasional evening or weekend schedule. This is a Non-union, Exempt, Grade 27 position. Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, diversity, and inclusiveness. This position is currently eligible for telework (1) day(s) a week. This eligibility is subject to change based on the needs of the unit.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Identify community needs and develop/maintain partnerships for selected service and resources.
• Schedule, assign, inspect and review work of assigned staff to ensure work is performed according to established standards.
• Conduct instructor recruitment/interviewing and make recommendations to hire.
• Evaluate courses, curriculum and programs.
• Develop and manage the annual WD&CE program budget, price programs and negotiate contracts; submit program projections for annual budget.
• Analyze program data to establish enrollment and budget projections.
• Develop quality assurance methodology to evaluate/measure quality and financial viability of programs.
• Respond to problems and inquiries on technical/educational issues.
• Perform initial problem determination/identification and resolve and/or develop alternative resolutions.
• Analyze and report on progress toward financial/enrollment targets.
• Meet with representatives of County businesses and organizations to assess needs, plan training, negotiate contracts, and develop/maintain association and/or relationship.
• Solicit and evaluate course proposals, reviews syllabi/materials, schedule and prices courses.
• Oversee logistics for effective course delivery.
• Monitor and evaluate teacher effectiveness and student success and satisfaction, review evaluations and student feedback and retention.
• Advise students on appropriate course selection.
• Initiate new programs and respond to RFPs.
• Submit program progress reports to appropriate individuals.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, educational technology, computer science, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, certification and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
• Three years of related experience including two years of program leadership/management experience. Training in communications, marketing, program supervision, leadership, writing, public speaking, project management, and instructional design and/or teaching strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to balance the demands of educational programming with financial needs and goals.
• Knowledge of workforce development programs, management, best practices and emerging trends.
• Excellent leadership, presentation, organization and customer service skills, as well as the ability to lead, instruct, train, guide and motivate others.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of existing computing platforms used in business that are appropriate for the delivery of instruction in and outside of the classroom.
• Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques and application.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, project management software, familiarity with computer hardware and peripheral devices.
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience with education, higher education, or training environments.

Hiring Range $63,375 to $82,376/annually. Initial salary placement is based on candidate experience and internal equity.  Please include a complete resume including all relevant and related work experience.

Application Process:

• Click Here to apply online
• Initial salary placement is based on internal equity and relevant candidate experience.  Please include a complete resume/application including all relevant or related experience. 
• Online applications must be received by May 15, 2024
• For consideration, you must: (optional)

  Include dates of employment in your application or attachment;

  Submit a cover letter along with an un-official copy of your transcripts from your highest degree earned.

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).

• For international degrees, you must provide US degree equivalency verified by a nationally recognized credential evaluation service.

• Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery Collage and may have earn​ings restrictions, per state law.

Our benefits package includes: generous paid vacation, sick, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or HRSTM@montgomerycollege.edu.  We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.

Closing Date

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

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