November 8, 2024

University of Wisconsin–Madison

Madison

FULL TIME

Continuing Education Program Developer

Job Summary:

The Continuing Education Program Developer is responsible for creating, managing and growing non-credit, professional development programs to expand the current portfolio of offerings. The Program Developer will serve as the Director of Education for ICF certified courses and ensure that the coaching programs meet all requirements for accreditation. Ongoing analysis of the market, competition, and the industry direct efforts to expand programs and remain current. Based on audience preferences, the Program Developer will also work to determine appropriate modalities. Responsibilities include working with teams across the unit in planning and scheduling courses, creating budgets, marketing, hiring and managing subject matter instructors, working directly with learners and organizations on their professional development needs.

(30%) Implement and instruct non-credit continuing education programming:

Develop and instruct new courses/programs/certificates to complement current offerings
Work with other areas within the Division of Continuing Studies to support marketing, administrative, and course development efforts
Work closely with individual learners and organizations
Ensure that the programs meet or exceed ICF requirements for certification as needed

(10%) Develop and Implement operating policies:

Identify growth areas through market research and analysis that reflect the changing needs of program participants.
Document business and growth plans during the yearly planning cycle and throughout the fiscal year.

(30%) Review recommendations for new program development:

Plan and deliver a portfolio of courses/certificates based on feedback
Maintain portfolio of courses, review course evaluation and assessments
Request and gather research to guide portfolio development

(10%) May monitor budgets and approve expenditures:

Analyze and report program financials and enrollment trends to noncredit leadership as needed
Specific areas of responsibility include program plans/budgets, maintaining the portfolio of courses

(20%) Curriculum curation and instructional support:

Identify and hire qualified instructors
Coordinate overall structure of programming to meet learner needs
Provide training for instructors as needed for online delivery of curriculum or other best practices for adult instruction
Ongoing evaluation of programs

Responsibilities:

Provides guidance for program planning, implementation, and evaluation, and/or supervises non-credit staff. Applies and implements tools and technology that support continuing education opportunities to the institution.

30% Supervises the implementation of non-credit continuing education-focused strategic planning initiatives and objectives
10% Develops and implements operating policies and procedures to promote the non-credit program in alignment with the strategic plan
10% May monitor the unit or program budget and approve program expenditures
30% Reviews recommendations for and provides input on the design and development of new non-credit programs or services
5% Identifies subject matter experts to create course materials and teach courses
5% Monitors market research data to identify sustainable programming
10% Instruct non-credit programming

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

Education:

Required
Bachelor's Degree

Qualifications:

Required experience:

Experience in creating, developing, and growing non-credit/professional development programs
Minimum 5 years of experience in professional coaching
Demonstrated experience identifying, hiring and supporting subject matter experts and/or instructors
Demonstrated ability to identify the market need, associated industries, and the audiences for each program through market data and competitive analysis.
Demonstrated experience in forming and expanding partnerships with relevant organizations/associations that provide industry standards, certifications, or other credentialing.
PCC or higher certification from International Coaching Federation (ICF)

Preferred other knowledge, skills, abilities or experience:

Demonstrated experience identifying and supporting subject matter experts and/or instructors
2 years of experience creating and managing programs through various modalities
Experience creating non-credit certificates, badges, or microcredentials
Experience with Learning Management Systems
A commitment to inclusive program design and instruction

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position will be remote and requires work be performed at an offsite, non-campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $56,112 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Additional Information:

This position can be fully remote.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a resume, cover letter, and list of three professional/supervisor references as a part of the application process. References will not be contacted without prior notice. Please ensure your resume and cover letter address how you meet the minimum/preferred qualifications for the position.

Contact:

Zachary Yafai
zyafai@wisc.edu
608-262-3282
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Cont Edu Prog Mgr(TL035)

Department(s):

A93-DIVN OF CONTINUING STUDIES/PATHWAY LEARNING/NONCR GEN

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

307826-AS

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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