Manager, Program Development Continuing Education

Position Overview:

The Manager, Program Development for Continuing Education in Real Estate plays a crucial role in developing, improving, and delivering high-quality educational products for both asynchronous and synchronous learners. This position requires effective collaboration with instructional designers, writers, course developers, regulatory staff, and external customers. Strong project management experience and excellent communication skills are essential. The role combines strategic oversight, innovative design, and operational management to ensure all educational products meet the highest standards of effectiveness and engagement.

• 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.

• 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.