Program Manager

We offer an extensive benefits package to our full-time employees after 30 days of employment, Paid Time Off after 90 days, and a matched 401(k). The Program Manager -Contract Employer Partners reports to the Sr. Director of EDU Partnerships Training. The Program Manager oversees the team of account managers in managing institutions, clients, and students with registration processes. The Program Manager-Contract Partners heads client and student communication and coordination on applications, prerequisites for enrollment, and completions, and ensures data is updated daily, weekly, and monthly as applicable. The Program Manager-Contract Partners ensure client employees meet all necessary regulations, standards, criteria, and policies.The Program Manager-Contract Partners must possess the ability to work well with colleagues and other constituents, often from a distance, and have a high comfort level with the use of multiple forms of communication. The Program Manager must be self-reliant and comfortable in a highly visible position, exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills are essential, as is the ability to make decisions and to accept accountability. The Program Manager is expected to lead and persevere in a challenging environment, to demonstrate an advanced ability to learn from experience, and possess strong writing skills and high-level project management skills. The Program Manager-Contract Partners must be able to multitask, managing multiple priorities, responsibilities, and deliverables promptly and within the constraints of externally and internally imposed deadlines.In concert with Ancora Education’s Core Values of Integrity, Customer Service, Innovation & Growth, the Program Manager will:RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead a team of Account Managers that are the main point of contact to clients and partners Monitor operations of all functions of the assigned partnerships to ensure adherence to corporate contracts Ensure operational budgets for student enrollment volume are being met and exceeded for contracted educational partnerships Ensure that assigned schools meet all deadlines required, and approvals by tracking and managing communications while meeting internal and external due dates Use internal document management systems and reports to manage a compilation of applications, reports, responses, and correspondence (monthly, quarterly, bi-annually, and annually reporting) Partners with appropriate corporate departments on all internal and external matters, deadlines, and communications Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with partner institutions, corporations, and industry associations WORK ENVIRONMENT & EXPECTATIONS: The Program Manager-Contract Partners will be available during acceptable business hours and during extended hours as needed This position may require working outside normal business hours to meet the needs of business and due to special circumstances This position may require travel. Some travel may be expected outside of normal business hours. Expected travel: up to 25% REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, or a related field from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or substantive experience in post-secondary education Experience navigating complex, multi-site, geographically diverse organizations Strong time management skills and attention to detail Superior oral and written communication skills, an ability to think and plan strategically, self-reliance, and exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. This job posting does not qualify to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for those who do not meet the work authorization requirements for employment in the U.S.Ancora Education is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are an equal opportunity employer that maintains a policy of nondiscrimination with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to an individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.