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Program Manager, Graduate Degrees for Working Professionals

Position Number: 6508299
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Adult and Continuing Education Programs

Program Manager, Graduate Degrees for Working Professionals

Requisition Number: 66925
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 07-Sep-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Leeds School of Business encourages applications for a Program Manager, Graduate Degrees for Working Professionals! This position provides program management and student support to the Leeds graduate degree programs serving working professionals, including Evening and Hybrid professional MBA programs. The role works with the Assoc Director of Executive MBA and Programs for Working Professionals, and may partner with Continuing Education department, on issues of program management including but not limited to course enrollments and audits, cohort and faculty communications, coordinating additional services with support offices across campus, and conducting analysis to determine and/or implement new work process to achieve program efficiencies.

The Program Manager will engage students throughout their lifecycle in the program from partnering with Leeds Graduate Admissions to assist in yielding prospects, to advising incoming and current students on program policies and academic standing, and shepherding progress through graduation. The role will identify and plan important co-curricular programming opportunities. This position will play an integral role in Leeds graduate student satisfaction initiatives.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

At Leeds, we have an outstanding vantage point, and while we're located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, we're not talking about the scenery. Set in the heart of Boulder, Colorado-one of the nation's most vibrant business communities-Leeds offers unparalleled access to world-changing entrepreneurs, national research institutions and award-winning faculty!

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Program Management

Serve as primary contact and academic advisor, interpreting and applying program policies for programs serving working professional students including evening and hybrid MBA.
Partner as necessary with strategic offices across campus with regard to student registration, billing, graduation and other student record issues that may require trouble-shooting solutions.
Support the admissions selection committee regarding applicant selection.
In collaboration with student leadership and student services team members, find opportunities to support student interests with supplemental, co-curricular programming.
Design, manage delivery of, and lead post-program review to gauge effectiveness of the effort to address student interest.

Administrative Management

Manage and report on program data to faculty directors and program administrators related to key program results including degree audit status, retention efforts, academic standing and persistence metrics, graduation application, etc.
Generate data and informed analysis to advise and support critical initiatives related to program design and delivery.
Support accreditation process, compiling and disseminating pertinent information to faculty director and division leaders, and recording and maintaining applicable program adjustments for formal continuous improvement review.
Represent the unit at departmental, campus, regional/national events as applicable.

Program Communications

Creation, production, and dissemination of program information via communication outlets such as use of CRM, email, marketing cloud, Canvas community pages, etc.

Project Management/Other Duties

As unique initiatives and opportunities arise.

What You Should Know

In support of evening and hybrid MBA programs, this position will work slightly adjusted shifts to allow for onsite presence one evening per week and one Saturday per month to best support these student populations. Presence at department events that may extend past the standard workday will also be expected on occasion.
This role delivers in hybrid work modality, with a minimum of two days in office each week. Schedule details will be agreed upon with supervisor and may change at semester breaks.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this position is $63,000-$68,000 annually.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Equivalent experience.
3 years' program or account management experience that includes 1 year of academic advising in higher education.

What You Will Need

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with multiple constituents.
Ability to achieve results under multiple pressing priorities.
Proven success with oral and written skills.
Confident to manage budget.
Phenomenal organizational skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, while also comfortable taking initiative and making decisions.
High-quality customer service skills.
Promotes crafting an inclusive environment to reect our values and vision at Leeds.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.
A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time. Please apply by September 7th, 2025 for consideration. Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Program-Manager-Graduate-Degrees-for-Working-Professionals/66925