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Program Manager – Leadership Education Development (ROTC)

AUSA Center for Leadership

(Position anticipated to extend for one year)

The AUSA Center for Leadership is expanding and we need a leadership expert. This is more than a program management position-it's an opportunity to help shape the leadership development of future Army officers. As the ROTC Engagement and Program Manager, you'll build relationships with Army ROTC programs nationwide and connect cadets with experienced retired Army leaders who can share practical leadership lessons beyond the classroom. Your work will directly expand access to meaningful leadership development experiences that prepare future officers for the responsibilities they'll soon assume. The ROTC Engagement and Program Manager will also help plan, resource, rehearse, execute, and assess leadership programming in support of the Total Army (Active Component, Army National Guard, and U.S. Army Reserve) at the brigade level and below.

Great opportunity to join an experienced Center for Leadership team with talented and collegial co-workers who take pride in making AUSA the best it can be. AUSA has a 37.5-hour work week with a shortened workday on Fridays (8am-1:30pm) and a hybrid remote work schedule (3 days in office and 2 days remote). AUSA is an organization with a strong mission where you can make a difference. Learn everything we do at www.ausa.org.

Applications must include a cover letter. Applications submitted without cover letter will not be considered.

Position Summary

The Program Manager, ROTC Engagement, oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of leader engagements for ROTC programs across seven brigades and six senior military colleges. The position cultivates and maintains relationships with Professors of Military Science at ROTC programs and Senior Military Colleges to expand leadership development opportunities for future Army leaders. This position reports to the Center for Leadership Assistant Director, who oversees all leadership development programs for Army and ROTC Audiences. This position works collaboratively with the Program Manager for the Leadership Education Fellows to identify and confirm the most appropriate Leadership Fellow for all ROTC engagements.

The Program Manager for ROTC Engagement handles program management, stakeholder engagement, logistics, and strategic growth efforts, aiming to increase the Center for Leadership's influence across seven ROTC Brigades and six senior military colleges (armyrotc.army.mil).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Three to five years of experience in program coordination or management, military programs, or a related field.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requests simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Army ROTC, military education, higher education, or leadership development programs.
• Experience working with military organizations or nonprofit associations.
• Experience coordinating national or multi-site programs.

Why This Role Matters

The Army's future leaders are sitting in ROTC classrooms today.

This position helps ensure cadets have access to meaningful leadership development experiences that complement their military training and prepare them for the challenges of becoming future Army leaders. By connecting cadets with retired Army leaders, this role contributes directly to developing the next generation of Army leaders.

Principal Responsibilities

Program Management

• Develop outreach and engagement plan, timeline, and assessment plan.
• Track and process budget expenditures.
• Track program participation, outcomes, and performance metrics.
• Develop program assets, including reporting templates, participant surveys, and summary reports.

ROTC Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with ROTC program Professors of Military Science and primary contacts at Senior Military Colleges.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Center for Leadership ROTC program.
• Identify opportunities to expand ROTC participation and engagement when possible.
• Develop 1-2 day leadership development engagements in collaboration with the ROTC Professor of Military Science.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with the Program Manager of the Leadership Education Fellows program to identify Leadership Education Fellows for ROTC engagements.
• Write content highlighting Center for Leadership ROTC engagements for inclusion in AUSA publications.
• Build and maintain relationships with the Leadership Education Fellows who will support ROTC engagements.
• Build and maintain cross-departmental relationships across AUSA, including with the Finance and Meetings teams.

Assessment and Continuous Improvement

• Collect and analyze participant feedback and program data.
• Prepare program summaries and reports for stakeholder engagement efforts and for communication with senior leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve program quality and increase impact.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

AUSA conducts background checks and uses E-verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.