Manager, Program Development Continuing Education

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and enhance high-quality educational programs for both asynchronous and synchronous learners.
• Incorporate innovative instructional strategies to enhance learner engagement and effectiveness.
• Ensure educational content is current, relevant, and meets industry standards.
• Work closely with instructional designers, writers, course developers, and regulatory staff to create and update course materials.
• Foster strong working relationships with internal teams and external customers to ensure seamless program delivery.
• Coordinate with regulatory bodies to ensure all courses comply with state and national regulations.
• Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and successful completion.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets in Monday.com.
• Monitor project progress and make adjustments as needed to meet deadlines and objectives.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the continuing education programs.
• Ensure efficient and effective delivery of educational products to learners.
• Implement quality control measures to maintain high standards of program delivery and learner satisfaction.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including learners, instructors, regulatory bodies, and internal teams.
• Provide regular updates on program developments and outcomes to senior management.
• Address and resolve any issues or concerns raised by stakeholders promptly.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs through feedback and performance metrics.
• Implement continuous improvement processes to enhance program quality and learner outcomes.
• Stay informed of best practices and emerging trends in real estate education and apply them to program development.
• Manage program budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Allocate resources appropriately to support program objectives and priorities.
• Ensure all educational products comply with relevant regulatory requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and implement necessary updates to courses and programs.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies to address compliance issues and obtain necessary approvals for courses.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• BA/MA in Instructional Design, English, Journalism, Education, or related field.
• Five+ years of leading/managing successful teams in instructional design projects and/or regulatory requirements for all course modalities.
• Strong creative thinker who possesses excellent communication, brainstorming, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills. 
• Deadline-driven yet flexible enough to “think on their feet” and respond appropriately to changing market and project requirements. 
• Possess the ability to motivate others and build consensus within a team, but willing to assertively demand action and closure when necessary to achieve results and meet deadlines.  
• Talented multi-tasker who can keep the big picture in mind while tending to the numerous day-to-day details in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. 
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications is required. 
• Experience in real estate, financial service, or publishing industries would be an important plus.