Program Development Officer  

Summary of Work Activities and Responsibilities:

Assist the Program Development Group Head (PDGH) in developing programs and courses that are responsive to the changing needs of the market. The position will be working closely with the other Business units of the CCE, both internal and external stakeholders in the areas of program development, recruitment of industry experts as Resource Persons pool and knowledge management consistent to CCE’s thrust of excellence and integrity.

Work closely with the Program Group Head, Program Directors/Resource Personas and the Sales and Marketing group to formulate the appropriate marketing plan of the programs to ensure communication style guide are consistent and aligned across all channels.

To focus on different ways to improve content, learning outcomes and resources. Program improvements are made through continuous research and follow through of program evaluation and feedback to assess its effectiveness.

To help rationalize, both current and new course offerings, consistent and aligned with the thrust and objective of the Ateneo Graduate School of Business.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

I. On Program Management and Development and RP pool

a. Environment Scanning

• Research on the needs of various industries, sectors, and firms
• Conduct marketing intelligence on competitors’ course offerings and pricing strategies
• Conduct industry studies on the varying needs of firms, industries and sectors and design development programs based on identified needs
• Identify and monitor existing and emerging needs in the market.

II. On Program Management and Development

• Support and strengthen the process of conceptualization, development, and customization of courses that are responsive to the specific needs and requirements of the firms and industry sectors
• Make recommendations about the positioning strategy and the specific target market segments / niches for each course
• Recommend pricing strategies for each course
• Provide direct support to each of the Business Disciplines in terms of:
  • Setting up meetings
  • Providing needed data and materials
  • Rendering updates
  • Keeping minutes of meetings
  • Updating resource persons on developments
  • Update, upgrade, and fine-tune the courses in coordination with the respective resource persons
• Ensure appropriate match of Resource Persons or Industry experts
• Continuous recruitment/pooling of RP and keep an updated database
• Plan the regular schedule of Public Courses (across all campuses) including the timely offering of new initiatives
• To ensure alignment with the AGSB’s thrust and the Center’s goals and objectives

III. On Knowledge Management

• Ensure to keep an updated inventory of course/program content (both printed and digital)
• Resource Person/Program Director Profile
• Work with the Program Directors and Resource Persons on how towards continuous improvement of Course/Program brochure and flight plans and format (print out and/or online)
• Keep track of curriculum review, revisions and enhancements

IV. Recommend appropriate Marketing Plan

• In conjunction with the Program Development Group Head and the Program Directors and Resource Persons to recommends appropriate marketing plan to promote the different programs of the CCE as well as the other sub-units
• Manage the Program portfolio and branding efforts of all of the CCEs PO courses (Public Offering) and other sub-unit. Monitor program performance to ensure that business unit’s objectives are achieved and aligned with over-all target of the CCE

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The individual must be a strong communicator, have excellent written, presentation, oral communications and interpersonal skills. Able to collaborate and work with a diverse group of individual and institution. Must possess strong leadership skills, be able to motivate and influence others. Able to think creatively and strategically, have excellent judgment and be able to working a changing environment.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Equivalent number of years of experience in the same post, an advantage
• Able to design and expand training development programs.
• Excellent networking, presentation and communication skills (written and oral)
• Project management skills
• Critical and analytical skills