Academic Innovation Program Manager 528257
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Job Location:
Tuscaloosa, AL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $56600 - Midpoint: $73600 (Salaried E9)
Department/Organization:209301 - Online Learning
Normal Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some nights as needed.
Note to Applicants:Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy.
Job Summary:The Academic Innovation Program Manager plans coordinates and implements the University of Alabamas Tide to Success and UA ACTivate Initiatives. Leads the design scheduling and delivery of K-12 academic programming to strengthen ACT and SAT performance. Provides ACT and SAT preparatory curriculum aligned with national standards and UA academic excellence. Provides students with understanding of degree pathways dual enrollment opportunities and university access to high school students throughout the state of Alabama. Collects analyzes and reports data on student participation test score improvement college readiness indicators and long-term outcomes for the university.
Additional Department Summary:Serves as the primary liaison among UAs departments ensuring seamless delivery of both in-person and online program components. Oversees curriculum development participant engagement instructor support data tracking and statewide outreach partnerships to expand educational access and support UAs broader recruitment and retention goals.
Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors degree and four (4) years of K-12 higher education or continuing education experience; OR masters degree and two (2) years of K-12 higher education or continuing education experience.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. drivers license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
Skills and Knowledge:Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to demonstrate poise and relate incredibly well with middle and high school students parents and educators. Ability to work with various groups of people. Ability to be a self-starter and an independent worker.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience working with K-12 leadership and/or college readiness programming. Data management and reporting experience (Excel Qualtrics Banner or related systems). Experience with standardized test preparation (ACT or SAT). Experience managing summer camps online programs or pre-college initiatives. Knowledge of marketing strategies and enrollment management. Familiarity with learning management systems and online instructional tools.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity:The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOCsKnow Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegalposter.
The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality free speech and academic freedom.Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Contracts
