Academic Programs Manager
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Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The Academic Programs Manager (APM) serves as the lead ambassador point of contact and administrative facilitator for academic programs in the Department of Engineering Education. This position reports to the Department Head supports the Assistant Department Heads (ADHs) and Advising team and facilitates operation of all academic programs (both undergraduate and graduate). The APM: (i) collaborates with the Head to establish teaching schedules and works with other university personnel to build the schedule of classes for each term; (ii) works with the ADHs to manage curricular reviews and revisions including governance documentation and processes; (iii) collaborates with department leadership on graduate student recruiting on-boarding retention and other functions with the goal of expanding the size of the PhD student population; (iv) collaborates to implement new graduate programs/pathways that add value for students while generating revenue for the department; (v) maintains a data structure in collaboration with other university personnel/offices that enables data-driven decisions about departmental academic programs; and (vi) collaborates across the department to expand industry engagement in the departments academic and research programs. The APM also serves as the liaison between the department of other key university offices including the Registrar the Graduate School and others.
Required Qualifications
Masters degree in Science Engineering Business Communications or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience. Demonstrated commitment to service consistent with Virginia Techs Ut Prosim mission with the ability to cultivate strong trusted partnerships with faculty graduate students and interdisciplinary stakeholders. Proven experience independently managing complex long-term academic projects with minimal supervision exercising sound judgment accountability and exceptional attention to detail. Proficiency with university data systems and data analysis tools particularly UDC and Slate along with advanced Excel skills (e.g. data analysis reporting pivot tables) to support data-informed decision-making. Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments with competing deadlines in a dynamic academic environment while maintaining a service-oriented mindset. Experience handling sensitive student and institutional data with discretion professionalism and integrity.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with graduate policies procedures and compliance requirements within a university environment including admissions coordination enrollment management academic progress tracking and student support services. Experience supporting graduate recruitment initiatives and collaborating with faculty and external partners to strengthen pipelines and enrollment outcomes. Experience maintaining program data and supporting assessment or accreditation-related activities. Demonstrated ability to support the development implementation and continuous improvement of academic programs in alignment with departmental and college priorities.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$75000 - and up to commensurate with exp
Hours per week
40
Review Date
3/31/2026
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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