About the Role
Do you love making complex concepts sound simple and exciting? WISER, as part of the Elevate Quantum consortium, is building the next generation of quantum talent across Colorado, Wyoming, and New Mexico. We’re looking for an Education Program Manager who can design, manage, and grow world-class learning education programs.
This role blends program management, science communication, curriculum development, partner engagement, marketing, and operations. You will build programs that make complex technical ideas accessible and inspiring for community college students, adult learners, and professionals seeking pathways into emerging tech careers. If you love translating deep science into clear learning experiences and running fast, dynamic education programs end-to-end, this role is for you.
Who you are:
10+ years of experience in program management, workforce development, science communication, or related fields.
Experience in outreach, education, or creating educational content is a plus.
Organized, proactive, and excited to work with students, teachers, and community partners.
Organized, proactive, and comfortable managing contractors, partners, and learners simultaneously.
Experience working with diverse student populations, including community college and nontraditional learners.
Location: Based in Denver/Boulder preferred; travel across Colorado and New Mexico required.
What You'll Do
Lead end-to-end planning, launch, and delivery of multi-week quantum and advanced-science education programs for students.
Manage email campaigns, and new program/product launches; oversee full enrollment processes for hundreds of students.
Set program timelines, milestones, and KPIs; coordinate all logistics for live sessions, summer bootcamps, orientations, and stakeholder events.
Create career pathway guides that show how skills in quantum link to real jobs, transfer opportunities, and certificates across fields like IT, and advanced manufacturing.
Spotlight students, educators, and local champions whose journeys reflect the diversity and resilience of the community college experience.
Monitor program performance, gather data and feedback, and implement continuous improvements.
Oversee a multidisciplinary team of part-time staff, contractors, and fellows for marketing, video editing, curriculum development, and mentorship.
Recruit and maintain relationships with quantum labs, universities, colleges, employers, industry partners, and nonprofits.
Serve as the primary liaison to partners across CO, WY, NM - aligning marketing, content, speakers, and local engagement.
Onboard new partners and support them in co-developing learning content, events, and career pathways.
Manage program documentation and reporting requirements.
Support with content for the website and build and run social media presence and program visibility campaigns and manage a newsletter highlighting programs, partners, and student success stories.
Represent WISER and INCLUDE at scientific, entrepreneurship, workforce, and quantum ecosystem events.
Compensation
- Salary commensurate with experience.