Manager, Strategic Initiatives Online, Continuing, & Professional Education
Manager, Strategic Initiatives Online, Continuing, & Professional Education
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Job Description
Assist in the day-to-day management of strategic initiatives in the Office of Online Continuing and Professional Education (OCPE). Provide support for the implementation of strategic initiatives. Assist in developing and implementing communication and marketing strategies for programs offered by Online Continuing and Professional Education (OCPE). Assist in developing and implementing special events initiated by Online Continuing and Professional Education. Provide technological support to the Online Continuing and Professional Education team for strategic initiatives and programming.
Essential Functions:
- Provide project management for strategic initiatives that may include development of timelines; tracking projects by using various technology; monitoring and following up with project timelines; developing status reports on the progress of OCPE initiatives.
- Develop and implement communication and marketing strategies for strategic OCPE initiatives that may include coordination of OCPE special events. Work with Institutional Marketing on communication and presentation methods and strategies as needed.
- Assist with development and maintenance of the Learn website as needed.
- Assist with the development and implementation of special events which align with strategic initiatives/special projects initiated by the Online Continuing and Professional Education units. Act as a liaison to community partners to assist coordination of university resources for special events held on campus or at community locations.
- Assist with monitoring status of technology initiatives that may include assisting with data collection and report development; assisting with development of metrics for assessing projects; and use of Qualtrics (or other survey software) as needed for gathering data.
- Participate in University and community committees and organizations as needed.
- Prepare briefing reports client proposals and memoranda of understanding (MOU) for internal and external clients.
Additional Position Information:
Required qualifications:
- A relevant Bachelors Degree.
- Minimum of 2 years experience in project management communications special events and operational support for projects.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills.
- Ability to interact with employees students and external constituents at all levels.
- Strong computer skills to include spreadsheets word processing databases and other computer software.
- Ability to adapt to changing technology required. Prior project management skills required. Prefer 4 years of experience.
Application Instructions:
In order to be considered for this position please complete the online application and attach your resume and a cover letter describing how you meet the required qualifications and experience.
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin July 24 and end August 7 2025.
Compensation: The compensation for thisposition is commensurate with experience.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):
Union Affiliation (if applicable):
For assistance with your application or attachments please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Judy CassermanEmail:
Background Check Statement
The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health welfare and safety of all students employees and visitors on our campus. As such all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search.
Non-Discrimination Statement
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.
State of Residence Statement
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that allwork performed as an employee ofthe University will be performed in Ohio.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
