Academic Program Manager
Academic Program Manager
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Job Description
The Division of Public Affairs DPA at the University of Utah seeks a motivated public service minded professional to join our administrative team helping to administer our three professional graduate programs: Master of Public Administration MPA Master of Public Policy MPP and Master of Science in International Affairs and Global Enterprise MIAGE . This position has shared responsibilities across the three programs with particular responsibility for and expertise in the MPP and MIAGE programs. The position is supervised by the Finance and Human Resource Director while working closely with both staff and faculty. The ideal candidate will be professional studentfocused a team player and selfmotivated with a demonstrated awareness of and sensitivity to all populations. Under minimal supervision this position is responsible for developing and administering academic programs by designing course schedules recruiting and advising students evaluating and redesigning programs and addressing related challenges. The position frequently interacts with prospective and current students alumni faculty and other University staff. Candidates must have strong communication and organizational skills and be comfortable working with those from diverse backgrounds. The DPA is a newly established academic unit that formerly operated as the Programs of Public Affairs PPA administrative unit. The Division is housed within the College of Social and Behavioral Science and is the home of the three professional masters programs MPA MPP and MIAGE . The MPA degree has been offered since 1976 the MPP since 2007 and MIAGE since 2013. This position carries inperson expectations with flexibility for some remote work and a schedule to be determined upon hiring. Some evenings and weekends may be required. The Academic Program Manager position is 30 hours per week .75FTE) and eligible for full health retirement and additional benefits. Pay range as noted is compensation for 30hour work week and commensurate with experience. This position will remain open until filled; however priority will be given to complete applications received on or before July 21 2024.
Responsibilities
Major Functions: Recruitment and program representation Student advising tracking communications Admissions tracking facilitation Graduation tracking facilitation Alumni and stakeholder communications and engagement Advise the Public Affairs and Global Enterprise student group Collaborate with crosscampus units (e.g. Scheduling Admissions Curriculum Administration Registrar Scholarships and Financial Aid Income Accounting The Graduate School and other academic departments)
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a related area plus three years of experience in budget grant and program management or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Develops and implements program ideas into successful academic and research programs; demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
