Program Manager, K-12 and Workforce Pathways

Posting Details

Posting Details


Business Title
Program Manager, K-12 and Workforce Pathways


Posting Category
Administrative and Professional


Salary Grade
06


Salary Plan
Professional Staff - SEIU


Hiring Range /Pay Rate

Department
Instructional Excellence


Department Description

Position Location
Main Campus


FTE
1.0


Job Summary


Provides program management for the day-to-day execution of K-12 and workforce pathway programs, overseeing operations, logistics, and program timelines while ensuring compliance with Cleveland State University (CSU) policies and procedures. Coordinates with school districts, community partners, and internal stakeholders; tracks program milestones and outcomes; supports internships and camps; and prepares documentation and reports to support evaluation, accountability, and Director-level briefings. Performs other functionally related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferably in education, business administration, nonprofit management, project management, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of professional experience supporting or coordinating projects or programs, preferably in education, STEM, workforce development, or youth programming.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, business administration, nonprofit management, project management, or a related field.
• Experience in K-12 or STEM-focused educational programming and partnering with urban school districts.
• Experience with procurement or budgeting processes in the public sector and supporting grant-funded, multi-organization initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Knowledge of project and program and program management principles, including planning, scheduling, milestone tracking, and coordinator of multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Knowledge of operational and administrative processes supporting education or workforce programs, including event coordinator, participant logistics, and documentation requirements.
• Skilled in communicating and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including K-12 partners, community organizations, industry partners, and cross-functional CSU teams.
• Ability to manage procurement financial support activities, including vendor coordination, budget, tracking, and compliance with CSU policies and procedures, preferably within a public or higher education environment.
• Ability to maintain accuracy, meet deadlines, and manage complex projects with shifting priorities.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, prepare reports and presentations, and organize project information to support accountability, evaluation, and leadership decision-making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.

Requisition Number
PT0703828S


Date grant, position, or appointment expires (For Funds Available, Temporary, and Waiver of Posting
03/14/2027


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 . Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted.

Hours per week
40


Work Schedule


Typically, Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Full Time/Part Time
Full Time


Posted Date
05/06/2026


Close Date/Application Deadline

Open Until Filled
Yes


Review Begins
05/13/2026


Tentative Start Date