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The Office of Engagement and Extension (OEE) at Colorado State University serves as a statewide and global platform for responsive learning, innovation, and public impact. OEE houses the CSU Learning Innovation Team, which includes CSU Professional & Continuing Education, CSU Online, CSU Extension Programs, and OLLI. These units collaboratively advance CSU’s land-grant mission and strategic roadmap through dynamic partnerships, workforce-aligned education, and inclusive lifelong learning.

The CSU Learning Innovation Team designs and delivers educational programs that are research-informed, market-relevant, and accessible across communities, sectors, and stages of life. The team works across CSU colleges and divisions to co-create learning solutions that meet the needs of modern learners and support institutional growth.

Colorado State University encourages professional development and provides an Employee Study Privilege with up to nine credit hours of tuition assistance annually.

The Program Manager, CSU Professional & Continuing Education, leads the planning, implementation, and growth of in-person and online noncredit courses and certificate programs within an assigned portfolio. This role is responsible for generating revenue by strategically expanding, enhancing, and maintaining noncredit programs delivered through CSU Professional & Continuing Education.

The Program Manager collaborates closely with partners, administrators, and other stakeholders to develop high-quality, sustainable, and targeted offerings for Professional & Continuing Education learners and to advocate for learner needs and quality offerings. Success in this role requires deep understanding of CSU Goals, partner goals, noncredit standards, and learner needs.

As a key representative of the CSU Learning Innovation Team and CSU Professional & Continuing Education, this position fosters strong internal and external relationships and exercises sound judgment to advance institutional goals. The role also oversees complex projects, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, as well as collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet quality, budget, and timeline objectives.

This position is eligible for hybrid/in-office work.

For full consideration, all materials must be RECEIVED no later than 11:59 PM Mountain Time on Monday, December 1, 2025. Please submit the following to apply:

All applicants will be contacted approximately 15 working days after the deadline regarding their status. Next steps and interview dates will be shared to those moving forward. Four professional references will be requested of applicants that advance in the interview process. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

For questions regarding the application process, contact the Talent Acquisition office at HR_TA@colostate.edu. For questions regarding the job vacancy, responsibilities, and salary, please contact Shelby Lisen at shelby.lisen@colostate.edu.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.