Program Manager

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CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Program Manager leads the planning, execution, and delivery of program initiatives, ensuring they align with organizational objectives. The Program Manager supports the daily administration of assigned programs within the department and assists with implementing initiatives effectively. The incumbent focuses on delivering quality programs to University faculty, staff, and other key stakeholders and acts as a point of contact for communication between leadership, faculty, students, and staff.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Supports their leader with managing assigned program components and preparing documentation and reports.

2. Establishes, maintains, and reports on program effectiveness, ensuring the programs aligns with the objectives.

3. Assists with managing program budget by monitoring expenditures.

4. Stays abreast of market trends and legislation impacting program functions.

5. Verifies, organizes, and prepares grants, procurement, and other program-relevant documents.

6. Coordinates logistics for program events and activities.

7. Partners with other departments to increase program awareness.

8. Identifies new needs and emerging issues and develops innovative programs, initiatives, and resources.

9. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field required

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required

Certification and Licensing:

Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Operational Management: Optimizes day-to-day operations and processes for efficiency and effectiveness.

• Organizational Development: Ability to implement strategies to improve organizational effectiveness, engagement, and manage change.

• Financial Oversight: Knowledge of financial operations and management.

• Team Leadership: Ability to create and maintain a cohesive and productive team environment, build positive working relationships and work collaboratively with others.

• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.

• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and persuasively.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff