Program Manager Pre-College & Career Prep Programs - 139051

Payroll Title:
PUBL EDUC SPEC 3 Department:
EXTENSION Hiring Pay Scale
$65,334 - $73,084 / Year Worksite:
Hybrid Appointment Type:
Contract Appointment Percent:
75% Union:
Uncovered Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 8:00am - 4:30pm , Mon. - Fri.

#139051 Program Manager Pre-College & Career Prep Programs
Filing Deadline: Thu 4/2/2026
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UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

This is a 75% Contract position for 1 year with the possibility of extension or conversion to career status.

DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies serves as a catalyst for positive change by advancing global access, equity, and social and economic mobility through educational enrichment across the lifespan.

As a fully self-supporting division under UC San Diego Academic Affairs, Extended Studies operates year-round (12 months of active instruction) with a budget of $50 million annually. A team of 260 academic and staff employees and more than 1,200 instructors fulfill the mission of delivering exceptional educational experiences and services that reflect our standing as part of a top-tier globally renowned public research University.

Extended Studies operates in 200,000 square feet of managed space, including a headquarters building with classrooms, training spaces and key administrative offices adjacent to the UC San Diego campus, as well as off-campus classroom facilities in nearby University City. The division maintains a robust online learning platform, operating 24/7 with webcasting and video-conferencing capabilities, while also maintaining a strong web presence with e-commerce operating 24/7. There are over 90,000 enrollment transactions annually, supported by a robust network of representatives, agents, and students. Focused on community engagement and enrichment, the division operates two television stations, UCTV and UCSD-TV, and a variety of public lecture programs, while staying active in federal, state, local, and private research and technical assistance programs and activities.

Extended Studies is also responsible for the management and financial, operational, and programming oversight of UC San Diego Park & Market, a 66,000-square-foot, four-story, multi-purpose office building located in the East Village neighborhood of downtown San Diego. Park & Market supports and hosts a wide variety of civic, community, corporate, and campus events, meetings, conferences, and programs.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Program Manager assists in managing the planning, scheduling, implementation, and evaluation of programs and courses for the Pre-College and Career Preparation Programs department at UCSD Extension. Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced public educational program professional to resolve a wide range of educational program issues and needs assessments. Develops new public educational programs, and works on complex public educational programs of diverse scope. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for delivering courses, presentations and development programs. Receives general instructions and exercises judgment in selecting methods and techniques for course and instructional improvement. Fully knowledgeable in course subject matter and program.

In addition, the Program Manager provides operational oversight and program management for the Conservation Leadership Program, coordinating with internal and external partners to support experiential learning opportunities for high school students focused on environmental research, conservation science, and leadership development. Responsibilities include program logistics, partner coordination, participant support, and program evaluation.

Additional duties include ongoing course schedule planning, instructor recruiting, student and instructor advising, promotional planning, periodic program and course evaluation and adjustment, and responding to complex programmatic issues. In conjunction with the department director and other stakeholders, participates in long-range strategic planning. Develops outlines for new course curricula and updates, or recommends updates to existing course content. Participates in the development of strategic marketing plans and coordinates marketing events. Develops and monitors budgets.

~A cover letter is optional, but strongly encouraged.

~This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and requires being onsite at least 2 days per week.

~Work Location: Position is at Division of Extended Studies’ 8980 Villa La Jolla Dr.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Demonstrated experience designing, developing and managing educational programs for middle and high-school students