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Program Manager

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University of Maryland

Job Description

Position Number:

121560

Title:

Program Manager

Functional Title:

Program Manager

Category Status:

33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

100.00

Unit:

BMGT-Dean-MBA Programs

Campus/College Information:

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify someone from employment. Prior to any adverse decision, finalists have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding the background check.

The University reserves the right to rescind offers of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The Program Manager is responsible for supporting the Smith School masters programs. This position is based primarily at the College Park campus, and will work directly with students enrolled in daytime and evening courses. The Program Manager provides academic advising to students, and program delivery support. This includes, but is not limited to, the management of student records, serving as a team specialist for assigned projects, and serving as a liaison between faculty and students as well as between the Masters Programs Office and other University campus offices working with Masters business students.

Benefits Summary

Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
  • Masters degree required.


Experience:
  • 3-5 years progressive related professional experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Mature judgment.
  • Proven ability to integrate ideas and concepts.
  • Proven ability to make effective use of time, plan ahead, and coordinate multiple projects.
  • Highly developed organizational and computer skills.
  • Strict attention to details.
  • Friendly, flexible, service-oriented manner.
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively with faculty, corporate clients, executives and staff.
  • Proven ability to respond positively to extreme pressures of time and workload.
  • Proven ability in oral and written communications.
  • Ability to work in a highly independent manner.

Preferences:

Preferences:
  • 1+ years experience advising, counseling, or coordinating event/training programs.
  • Experience working in higher education, ideally with a graduate business school.

Additional Information:

  • This position requires the ability and willingness to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends.
  • Ability to travel to between College Park and other Smith School off-site campuses (currently in Baltimore, Shady Grove, and Washington, DC), as needed.


Salary range is $60,000 – $75,000. 

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands

Ability to lift 10lbs for small departmental packages and vendor displays.

Posting Date:

05/15/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

05/31/2024

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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