This is a grant-funded position

This position may be eligible for Hybrid Work, working remotely for up to two days per week after the initial 90 days of employment.

Salary Range: $58,809/year or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education

JOB SUMMARY

The Program Manager manages the operations and office administrative projects of a university program.

DUTIES

• Develops and manages administrative projects and comprehensive program activities, orientations, workshops, and events
• Performs outreach to local professionals and organizations to build partnerships that will assist students
• Monitors student involvement in career readiness opportunities
• Provides academic and student support resources as required
• Collaborates with faculty, staff, and student support offices across campus to increase the accessibility of resources available to students
• Leads extracurricular program-related events to promote a sense of belonging for students
• Attends meetings; serves on and advises committees and councils as appropriate
• Interprets and clarifies academic policies and procedures to students, faculty, staff, and parents
• Provides high-level support for the program leadership

MARGINAL DUTIES

• Performs all other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Reports:

• May supervise full-time and part-time employees

Delegation of Work:

• May regularly assign work to subordinate(s)

Supervision Given:

• May make the final decision on evaluating employee performance; hiring new employees; disciplinary actions
• Makes final decision on scheduling employee work hours
• Makes final decision on coaching and counseling; training
• Provides recommendations on handling employee grievances and complaints
• Makes final decision on granting time off

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the management of a program in a higher education environment, and the related trends, issues, and accepted practices
• Knowledge of the function and operations of the specific program

Skills:

• Good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
• Good leadership skills

Abilities:

• Ability to network professionally; ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to be flexible
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse university community

WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an office environment

Physical Demands:

• Work is performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
• Individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing, etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks

EEO/AA

Required Education: Bachelor's degree

Required Experience: Minimum of four (4) years of job-related experience

License/Certification: None required