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Program Manager, Earn and Learn

🇺🇸 Cleveland, OH 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Project Management 🗓️ February 5th, 2026
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Cleveland State University is hiring a Program Manager for the Earn and Learn Program. The role involves recruiting and managing employer relationships, supporting workforce development through Employer-University partnerships, providing student orientation and advising, and organizing recruiting events to facilitate internships and co-ops for CSU students.

Highlights
  • Manages external employer relationships to support the Earn and Learn Program.
  • Builds Employer-University partnerships to promote workforce development and employee upskilling.
  • Provides orientation, advising, and programming for students in the Earn and Learn Program.
  • Coordinates and organizes recruiting and related events for the program.
  • Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
  • Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing, communications, or related field and three years of experience in student-related services.
  • Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree and experience in higher education advising, workforce development, or career services.
  • Must hold a valid driver’s license and comply with CSU’s driving policies.
  • Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends and travel as needed.
  • Position is full-time within the College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s department, with a typical work schedule of Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

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Posting Details
Posting Details
Business Title Program Manager, Earn and Learn
Posting Category Administrative and Professional
Salary Grade 06
Salary Plan Professional Staff - SEIU
Hiring Range /Pay Rate
Department College of Arts and Sciences Dean
Department Description
Position Location Main Campus
FTE 1.0
Job Summary
Recruits and manages external relationships with employers for the Earn and Learn Program. Supports workforce development by building Employer-University partnerships. Engages employers to upskill and retain their workforce by providing educational opportunities needed for advancement at CSU and creates path for the future development of internships and co-ops for CSU students at those companies. Provides orientation, advising, and programing for students in the program. Coordinates and performs a variety of administrative and operational activities that support the program. Develops, coordinates and organizes recruiting and other related events for this program. Works individually and in groups with students in Earn and Learn preparation. Manages relationships with Earn and Learn 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 student related service area in education, workforce development, stakeholder relations, 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, stakeholder relations, workforce development, career services, co-op, or in a student related service area.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
  • Ability to work effectively across a broad spectrum of the CSU community.
  • Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with external and internal partners; effective at initiating outreach campaigns to potential partners.
  • 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 PT0703760S
Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting 06/30/2027
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
Typically, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Advertising Copy
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Posted Date 02/04/2026
Close Date/Application Deadline
Open Until Filled Yes
Review Begins 02/17/2026
Tentative Start Date
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
    • Public Job Posting
    • Internal Job Posting
    • Agency Referral
    • Advertisement/Publication
    • Personal Referral
    • CSU Website
    • Other
  2. If you selected 'Public Job Posting" or "Other" please provide source.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * 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
  4. * Are you able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Are you a current, internal SEIU applicant/team member?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Do you have three (3) years of experience in student related service area in education, workforce development, stakeholder relations, or related organization?
    • Yes
    • No
  7. * Do you have a valid driver's license?
    • Yes
    • No
Application Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume

Optional Documents

  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

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