Manager

Company: Rutgers University
Location: Piscataway
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Posting Summary Rutgers Business School-Newark and New Brunswick ( RBS ) adheres to the principles of academic excellence and cutting-edge research that defines Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. RBS is the second largest school at the university, with more than 10,000 students attending undergraduate and graduate programs on campuses in Newark and New Brunswick. Our academic programs prepare students for careers in a variety of business fields, including accounting, finance, data management, entrepreneurship, marketing, and supply chain management. On the graduate level, our Executive MBA and MBA programs, and specialty master’s programs allow students to enhance their careers and develop expertise in such areas as quantitative finance, digital marketing, and supply chain analytics. RBS also offers life-long learning opportunities through its Executive Education and Stackable Business Innovation Programs. The RBS community reflects diverse cultures, backgrounds and perspectives and it embodies the traits reflected in our 4 R’s brand: We are fortified in our Resilience , creative in our Resourcefulness , empowered by our Responsibility and strategic in individual and collective Reinvention . Among our strengths is a faculty that represents a mix of distinguished academic scholars and instructors who bring years of corporate experience to their classes, and an alumni network of more than 50,000 that spans the world. Some of our greatest social impact happens as result of the efforts of research centers that support diverse entrepreneurs and business owners, strive for gender equity and advocate for corporations to help address issues such as climate control and health equity. Through our teaching, experiential learning, mentoring and career preparation, RBS is committed to producing skilled professionals and knowledgeable leaders capable of impacting the business world and the future of business in meaningful ways. Rutgers University–Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution located in Newark, New Jersey—a city of promise—is seeking a Program Manager for the Rutgers Business School Executive Education ( RBSEE ) Center. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Executive Education, the Program Manager oversees a diverse portfolio of management and executive education programs designed for corporate clients and individual participants. Programs are delivered through custom corporate engagements, on-site corporate programs, open enrollment offerings to the general public, and online formats for both individual and corporate audiences. The Program Manager is responsible for the planning, design, delivery, and evaluation of both new and existing programs. This role requires a self-starter who can work independently and effectively, build and sustain relationships with senior executives and faculty, diagnose complex organizational needs, identify business opportunities, and ensure the successful execution of programs from concept through completion. This position is responsible for and not limited to the following: Manage a portfolio of executive education programs across custom, open enrollment, on-site, and online formats Plan, design, deliver, and evaluate new and existing programs Build and maintain strong relationships with senior executives, corporate partners, and faculty Diagnose organizational and client needs to identify business and program opportunities Grow the business portfolio by attracting new clients and expanding existing accounts Develop and qualify sales leads; initiate pre-sales and client engagement activities Monitor and strategically grow program revenue while controlling costs Maintain responsibility for profit and loss for assigned programs and portfolio Optimize client touchpoints to drive satisfaction, retention, revenue growth, and program enhancement Identify and advance initiatives critical to departmental and program success Ensure high-quality program execution and an exceptional overall customer experience Preferred Qualifications Sales, consulting and public relations skills. Excellent written and oral communications. Relationship management, facilitation, leadership and team-based competencies. Self-management -time, priorities, delegation, getting work done through others, relationships. Knowledge of training needs assessment techniques, curriculum development and learning materials design. Project planning and management skills. Word processing, spreadsheets software and internet skills required. Prefer strong financial acumen and P&L ownership/financial management experience, international experience, knowledge in the field of adult learning especially executive education. Prefer experience in sales, marketing and client relationship management and proven ability to sell management and executive development programs to corporate clients.

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