Career Strategies Professional III

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Nov 12, 2025

Career Strategies Professional III
Posting Number	req24432
Department	Stdnt Engagement & Career Dev
Department Website Link	https://career.arizona.edu/
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The Program Manager, Skills Development is a full-time position for an innovative and collaboratively minded individual to design, launch, scale, and evaluate campus-wide programs that give University of Arizona undergraduates the tools to rapidly learn and apply relevant skills, explore career fields, learn to translate their student employment experiences, and build professional networks. This position reports to the Senior Associate Director, Integrated Learning Partnerships. The Program Manager will expand initiatives such as Fast Track, Build the Skill, skills development partnerships and platforms, and on campus student employment, with a strong emphasis on opportunities for First Generation students and those in non-STEM degree programs. This role will be a key member of SECD, working closely with our Career Education and Employer & Alumni Engagement teams to prepare all graduates to create lives of opportunity aligned with their purpose and values. Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Program Development & Management Collaborate with leadership to design and implement transferable and functional skills development programs, including expansion of Fast Track and Build the Skill. Determine and identify high-demand skills and job functions using workforce data and stakeholder input. Work on program budget, vendor/partner relationships, and sustainability strategies including scaling support for on campus student employment. Develop and implement assessment and evaluation strategies; use data to inform decisions and program improvements. Prioritize strategies that minimize disparities in career outcomes for underserved populations. Planning, evaluating, and adapting program performance; may contribute to staffing structure and recruitment strategies. Curriculum Design & Skills Development: Curate, evaluate, and develop on-line, on-demand instructional content including micro-credentials with employers, vendors, faculty, and internal staff teams. Facilitate in person and remote skill-building workshops. Partner with faculty for course integration opportunities, and student supervisors for on-the-job integration. Develop and deliver presentations to raise awareness of functional and transferable in-demand skills and development resources. Integrate practices into program design, delivery, and assessment that build a foundation of success for every student. Maintain and optimize Career Clusters content on SECD website. Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise small team. Provide guidance, training, and direction to staff; collaborate with leadership and contribute recommendations regarding hiring, performance, and pay decisions. Collaborate with leadership to provide knowledge to guide individuals and groups, coaching and developing staff to enhance functional and transferable skills. Employer, Alumni & Partner Engagement: Partner with leadership regarding revenue-generating strategies (e.g., sponsorships, fee-based programs) in partnership with department leadership, the Employer & Alumni Engagement/Early Talent teams, and other stakeholders. Partner with SECD Marketing to design inclusive outreach campaigns engaging targeted student populations. Educate employers about skills development opportunities, including micro-credentialing, and expand their engagement with U of A students. Administration & Collaboration: Represent SECD on established committees, conferences, and in professional networks. Contribute to campus-wide initiatives advancing career development and student employment. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Complete knowledge of job functions and best practices in industry engagement, career education, and program management. Exhibits ability to transfer knowledge and apply complex concepts in collaboration with colleagues and partners. This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required. Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Preferred Qualifications	Minimum 2 years of experience developing and executing educational, career-related, or skills training programs. Experience with curriculum design (creating and/or selecting vendor content). Experience teaching/facilitating in higher education or private industry. Experience using data to assess programs and communicate impact.
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.00
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Student Services
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$59,404 - $74,254
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade	8
Compensation Guidance	The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity. The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level	PC3
Job Family	Career Strategies
Job Function	Student Services
Type of criminal background check required:	Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Annette Corrales annettec@arizona.edu
Open Date	11/12/2025
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report	In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures. Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.