Program Manager

Program Manager

Richard Bland College (RBC) is a residential, two-year liberal arts transfer institution dedicated to preparing students for successful transfer to highly ranked colleges and universities. Often considered a hidden gem just beyond the Tri-Cities region, the College is set within a picturesque rural campus spanning more than 750 acres of wetlands, serene forests, and the state's oldest and largest pecan grove. Richard Bland College is seeking an experienced and results-oriented professional to serve as a Program Manager within the Office of Research & Innovation. This 100% grant-funded position is currently funded through June 30, 2027. Continuation of the position beyond the current funding period is dependent upon the availability of future grant funding and/or other institutional funding sources. The Program Manager will provide leadership, coordination, and day-to-day management for assigned programs, projects, and initiatives within the Office of Research and Innovation. The position will support the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of programs that advance student success, applied learning, workforce development, experiential learning, community engagement, and institutional priorities. The Program Manager will coordinate cross-functional initiatives involving faculty, staff, students, employers, community organizations, and external partners. The position will develop and manage student internship and work-based learning opportunities, coordinate student training and professional development activities, support grant-funded initiatives, and assist with program assessment, data collection, reporting, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate ORI programs, projects, and initiatives, including planning, implementation, tracking progress, and ensuring successful completion of deliverables.
• Develop project plans, operational procedures, documentation, and resources to support effective program administration.
• Coordinate applied and experiential learning opportunities, including internships and workforce-based learning experiences, in collaboration with campus and community partners.
• Design and facilitate training, workshops, and professional development activities that promote workforce readiness, leadership, community engagement, and career success.
• Support student success and PIV initiatives by assisting with outreach, engagement efforts, retention strategies, and program assessment activities.
• Administer and support grant-funded programs by monitoring deliverables, maintaining compliance, collecting data, and preparing reports and presentations.
• Build and maintain partnerships with faculty, staff, community organizations, government agencies, and external stakeholders to expand learning and workforce development opportunities.
• Represent the department at meetings, workshops, community events, and other professional activities.
• Collect, analyze, and evaluate program data to assess outcomes, measure effectiveness, and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Research emerging trends and recommend new programs, partnerships, and strategies that advance institutional and departmental goals.
• Coordinate meetings, working groups, and collaborative initiatives, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, education, public administration, social sciences, organizational leadership, emergency management, program management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in program management, project coordination, workforce development, higher education, student programming, community engagement, experiential learning, emergency management, or a related area.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects, programs, or initiatives with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to develop training, programs, events, or initiatives designed to meet organizational or participant needs.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience collecting, organizing, and using data to monitor program activities and outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Additional Considerations:

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience developing internship, experiential learning, or work-based learning programs.
• Experience working with employers, workforce organizations, community partners, government agencies, or nonprofit organizations.
• Experience with grant-funded programs, reporting, compliance, and program evaluation.
• Experience developing student training or professional development programs.
• Experience related to social vulnerability, community resilience, or community engagement.
• Experience supervising interns, student employees, volunteers, or staff.
• Professional certification or specialized training relevant to program management, workforce development, emergency management, or a related field.

Richard Bland College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. In keeping with this policy, the College does not discriminate and makes no distinction in the admission of students, nor in any other of its official activities, based on race, color, national origin (ancestry), religion (creed), age, military service or veteran status, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, family medical history or genetic information, disability, any other status protected by law, or any other non-merit based factors. The college also prohibits sexual misconduct including sexual violence or harassment. All standards and policies governing college employment and student employment, recruitment, admissions, financial aid, and support programs are applied accordingly.