College of Education, Program Manager

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UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is hiring a College of Education, Program Manager. The Program Manager oversees the daily operations of EdTerps Learning Academy's self-support graduate programs, managing course scheduling, instructor contracts, and student enrollment while coordinating with program directors, finance, Extended Studies, and students. This role also maintains planning documents, facilitates registration, and serves as the main administrative liaison for these programs.

Highlights

Manage full lifecycle of course scheduling, instructor contracts, and student enrollment for graduate programs.
Coordinate among program directors, department finance directors, Extended Studies, and students.
Maintain Program Planning Sheets and facilitate registration and administrative processes.
Use Microsoft Office products; knowledge of business acumen and organizational communications required.
Bachelor’s degree and three years of professional program management or higher education experience required; additional experience may substitute for education.
Experience with Workday for HR transactions preferred.
Strong communication skills and ability to build collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to exercise professional judgment, maintain confidentiality, and develop policies and procedures.
Salary range is $70,000 - $80,000.
Department: EDUC-Dean-Outreach; full-time staff position.

College of Education, Program Manager Full Description

Job Description Summary

The EdTerps Learning Academy (ETLA) supports graduate and professional learning opportunities for working educators. The learners served by this office are almost entirely practicing education professionals seeking partâtime programs at the University of Maryland in the College of Education to pursue initial licensure, continuing education credits, or professional learning hours for recertification.

The EdTerps Learning Academy designs customized programming for this population, including offerings developed in partnership with local school districts. We provide exceptional customer service to both students and faculty, enabling them to focus on learning, teaching, and leading in Maryland schools.

The ETLA Program Manager serves as the primary operational coordinator for EdTerps Learning Academy selfâsupport graduate programs. Reporting to the ETLA Director, this role oversees the dayâtoâday coordination of programs that interface with Extended Studies (EXST). This position manages the full lifecycle of course scheduling, instructor contracts, and student enrollment, ensuring seamless coordination among program directors, department finance directors, Extended Studies, and students.

The Program Manager maintains Program Planning Sheets, facilitates registration processes, and acts as the central liaison for all administrative matters related to these programs.

Physical Demands:
- Sedentary work is performed in a normal office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
- Must be able to read a computer screen and type for extended periods
- Must have the ability to walk short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.

Licenses/Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three (3) years of professional program management or higher education experience.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of business acumen to understand key business drivers, organizational communications, and data.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Additional Job Details

Preferences:

Experience using Workday to support HR transactions such as recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and personnel actions.
Prior experience working in a higher education environment and engaging effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound professional judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, coordinate activities or events, and meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
Demonstrated commitment to providing responsive, professional, and solution-oriented customer service.

Required Application Materials:

Cover Letter, Resume/CV, list of professional references

Best Consideration Date:

April 3, 2026

Anticipated Start Date:
August 9, 2026

Posting Close Date:

N/A

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

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Department

EDUC-Dean-Outreach

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$70,000 - $80,000

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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