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Senior Manager of Pathways

Careerwise

Denver, CO, USA · Hybrid

$73,855 - $96,876 annually

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About the role

The Senior Manager of Pathways supports growth across two bodies of work: Adult Registered Apprenticeships (TDAP) and multi-industry Youth Apprenticeship. The role is split evenly between administrative/compliance work for the Teacher Degree Apprenticeship Program (TDAP) and regional management for youth district ecosystems.

Responsibilities

Adult Apprenticeships & TDAP Operations:

Lead district onboarding and governance, navigating stakeholder requirements and district-specific agreements.

Manage state and board compliance, including inputting data into the federal RAPIDS database.

Collaborate with Institutions of Higher Education (IHE) to align coursework and manage portfolios.

Serve as the primary point of contact for active district partners and adult apprentices.

Youth Apprenticeship Engagement & Management:

Build systemic capacity within school districts by delivering "Train-the-Trainer" modules and toolkits.

Design and support work-based learning and pre-apprenticeship programs.

Coordinate regional recruitment efforts (Apprenticeship 101s, profile creation, mock interviews).

Monitor student progression and pipeline health during the recruitment cycle.

Collaborate with the Business Development team to align student talent with employer demand.

Qualifications

Experience:

5-10+ years in workforce development, education administration, project management, or CTE pathways.

Technical Proficiency:

Ability to navigate specialized tracking databases; RAPIDS and Salesforce experience preferred.

Knowledge:

Familiarity with Colorado K-12 landscape, school district structures, and Higher Education pathways.

Skills:

Exceptional project management skills, ability to manage complex compliance, and experience in strategic recruitment.

Competencies:

Resourceful problem-solving, comfort with bureaucratic systems, and an equity-centered approach to program design.

Salary

$73,855.00 - $96,876.00 annually.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please submit an application through the official CareerWise portal:

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=6f481560-8408-43b7-83cf-055bc768d42e&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=572020

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Posted

08/18/2026

Website

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=6f481560-8408-43b7-83cf-055bc768d42e&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=572020

City

Denver

State

Colorado

Functions

Compliance, Education/Teaching, Management, Program Admin/Management, Project Management

Industries

Education, Employment/Training, Higher Education, Non-profit - NPO

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Who is hiring for the Senior Manager of Pathways role?

Careerwise is hiring a Senior Manager of Pathways, based in Denver, CO, USA. The posting was placed by the organization hiring or the search firm it retained, not copied from another board.

Where is the Senior Manager of Pathways job located?

Denver, CO, USA. This position is hybrid.

Is the Senior Manager of Pathways role remote, hybrid or on-site?

This role is hybrid, so it combines time on-site with time working remotely.

What does the Senior Manager of Pathways role pay?

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