Executive Education Program Manager

Fixed-term, day-shift position within the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville’s Executive Education department. Annual renewal contingent on funding, need, and performance.

About the role

The Executive Education Program Manager develops, manages, and continuously improves the open-enrollment program portfolio. This role identifies market-driven Executive Education needs, collaborates with faculty and subject-matter experts to design relevant programs, and oversees delivery from concept through evaluation. The Program Manager serves as the primary liaison among faculty, participants, marketing, and operational partners to ensure high-quality learning experiences that meet enrollment goals and market demand.

Responsibilities

• Identify and communicate Executive Education program needs as indicated by industry.
• Assist in developing a portfolio of innovative programs that evolve with market demand.
• Recruit, develop, and support faculty as they create Executive Education open-enrollment programs.
• Partner with the marketing director to effectively market programs.
• Develop and maintain program budgets; report financial positions continuously.
• Manage program logistics and evaluations.
• Oversee program implementation to ensure alignment with budget parameters and quality standards.
• Execute work with minimal supervision.
• Maintain regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance.
• Create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with colleagues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Business, Communications, Adult Education, Higher Education, Organizational Leadership, Marketing, or a related field.
• Experience developing, coordinating, or managing training, professional development, educational, or workforce development programs.
• Experience managing projects, events, or program logistics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in executive education, corporate learning and development, workforce development, continuing education, or university-based professional education.
• Experience collaborating with faculty, instructors, consultants, or subject-matter experts.
• Experience with program budgeting, enrollment management, and financial reporting.
• Experience supervising student employees, temporary staff, or part-time employees.
• Experience with marketing, program promotion, or participant recruitment strategies.
• Experience translating market, industry, or stakeholder needs into programmatic solutions.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• 12 official holidays.
• Immediate leave accrual.
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.