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Cleveland State University

Program Manager, Cooperative Education

🇺🇸 Cleveland, OH

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Project Management

🗓️ May 27th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Cleveland State University is hiring a Program Manager, Cooperative Education. The role involves recruiting and managing relationships with employers for the Cooperative Education Program, as well as providing orientation, advising, and coordinating events for students. The position also requires handling administrative tasks, and working individually and in groups for co-op preparation. 

Highlights 
  • Main responsibilities include managing employer relationships and event coordination.
  • Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
  • Minimum of three years of experience in a related field.
  • Experience in higher education or student services is preferred.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Program Manager, Cooperative Education Full Description

Program Manager, Cooperative Education
Business Title  | Program Manager, Cooperative Education
Posting Category  | Administrative and Professional
Salary Grade  | 06
Salary Plan  | Professional Staff - SEIU
Hiring Range /Pay Rate  |
Department  | Washkewicz College of Engineering Dean
Department Description  |
Position Location  | Main Campus
FTE  | 1.0

Job Summary  | Recruits and manages external relationships with employers for the Cooperative Education (co-op) Program in the Washkewicz College of Engineering (WCE). Provides orientation, advising, and programing for students in the program. Coordinates and performs a variety of administrative and operational activities that support the WCE program. Develops, coordinates and organizes recruiting and other related events for this program. Works individually and in groups with students in co-op preparation. Manages relationships with co-op sponsoring employers. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications  | Bachelor’s degree preferably in business administration, marketing, communications or related field. Three (3) years of experience in a student related service area in education or related organization. Valid driver’s license and ability to establish and maintain driver eligibility under the CSU’s Driving and Motor Vehicle Policy.

Preferred Qualifications  | Master’s degree preferably in business administration, marketing, communications or related field. Three (3) years of experience in higher education advising, career services, co-op, or in a student related service area. Familiarity with engineering undergraduate and graduate programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)  | Ability to work effectively with a diverse population and across a broad spectrum of the CSU community. Effective written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and decision-making abilities. Possess strong public speaking skills. Ability to build and maintain professional relationships and work as an individual contributor and an effective team player, in addition to being highly organized, self-directed, and forward-thinking. Ability to effectively engage with team members when issues arise to ensure appropriate communication and develop effective resolution plans. Detail-oriented and capable of managing large amounts of data, maintain detailed comprehensive records, analyze, and organize information. Ability to motivate, coach and develop others. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint. Ability to travel and work flexible and irregular hours, including evenings and weekends.

Requisition Number  | PT0703518S
Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting  | 06/30/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants  |
Applicant Instructions  | Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

Applications will be exclusively accepted online at http://www.csuohio.edu/offices/hrd/employment.html. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.
Hours per week  | 40
Work Schedule  | Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm
Advertising Copy  |
Full Time/Part Time  | Full Time
Posted Date  |
Close Date/Application Deadline  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes
Review Begins  |
Tentative Start Date  | 
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * Do you have a Bachelors degree? 
    • yes
    • no
  2. * Do you have at least 3 years of experience in a student related service area of a college or university or related organization? 
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? 
    • Public Job Posting
    • Internal Job Posting
    • Agency Referral
    • Advertisement/Publication 
    • Personal Referral
    • CSU Website
    • Other
  4.  If you selected 'Public Job Posting" or "Other" please provide source. 
    (Open Ended Question)
  5. * Do you require any type of accommodation, should you be invited to campus for further screening? Please contact CSU at (216) 687-3636 if you need accommodation. 
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation? 
    • Yes
    • No
Application Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application