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Program Manager, Strategic Plan Administration

Job Description

Position Number:

117953

Title:

Program Manager

Functional Title:

Program Manager, Strategic Plan Administration

Category Status:

33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

1.00

Unit:

USG-Shady Grove Center

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 If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.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:

This position is located in Rockville, MD at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG).

The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) has an exciting new opportunity for a Program Coordinator, Strategic Plan to manage and maintain USG programs, including its signature program — guiding the development and continuous improvement of the student journey from classroom to career.

Through implementation of strategic plan processes, the Program Manager will primarily focus on creation of program management and project management plans, program monitoring, data collection, meeting facilitation, and implementing standardized and ad hoc reporting. This position will ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished in accordance within priorities and timelines. For example, those pertaining to industry “hub” sectors will be achieved by facilitating cross hub sector discussions regarding alignment and coordination of activities and initiatives, as well as by creation of synergies among the hubs through administrative program management in support of the Coordinating Council (CC), and the development and implementation of the Innovation Fellows program.

Responsibilities include – developing, managing and scheduling program work plans applying program management tools in accordance with specifications, objectives and funding for industry sectors (Health and Life Sciences, Public Service and Education, Business Enterprise, and Engineering and Technology); serving as facilitator for the Coordinating Committee, overseeing logistics implementation (scheduling, agenda planning, meeting facilitation, etc.). and overseeing the integration of the Innovation Fellows program.

Benefits Summary

Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university required.

Experience:
  • 5 years of related administrative experience including including experience in management of projects of moderate size/complexity and working with multiple stakeholders.
  • Experience with project management tools and other technology tools such as web-based content management systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to prioritize, multi-task, set goals and expectations, and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to be flexible, move between projects, and perform peripheral tasks that need to be done to move processes and projects forward.
  • Ability to engage and lead cross-functional teams, diplomatic capabilities and conflict management skills.
  • Communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
  • Resilience, diplomacy, influence, relationship building, and problem solving skills in a variety of situations.
  • Ability to be a self starter and to work independently as well as with a team, detail-oriented and organized.
  • Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects., ability to manage multifaceted projects.
  • Skilled in creating and maintaining process documentation.

Preferences:

Preferences:
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as business, management, etc.
  • Masters degree.
  • Project Manager Certification.
  • Experience mapping business processes.
  • Experience as a team lead.
  • Experience in higher education or academic setting.
  • Experience implementing strategic initiatives.

Additional Information:

Salary range $72,000-$90,000.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands

  • Work in an ordinary office environment with long periods of sitting and occasional periods of standing or movement.
  • May require local travel for meetings.

Posting Date:

10/02/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Best Consideration Date

10/30/2024

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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