Academic Program Manager

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

* Prepare teaching contracts, course schedules, syllabi, classroom and exam schedules, academic advising assignments and schedules, etc.

* Advise students on academic requirements. May handle sensitive personal issues with students.

* Create and maintain faculty, student, and course information records.

* Provide reports as needed.

* Provide information to students about admission criteria, program offering, degree prerequisites & requirements, etc.

* Assist with the departmental recruitment processes.

* Coordinate departmental events such as orientation, open house, seminars, receptions.

* Assist in preparing catalog copy and course descriptions.

* Make recommendations concerning marketing, admissions processing, business outreach.

* May independently manage specific program activities.

* Compose and prepare routine correspondence to students and faculty.

* Implement processes and procedures for exams.

* Implement processes and procedures related to the admissions process.

* Maintain various databases and paper records.

* Work with administrator and leadership of the department regarding appointments, scholarships, and tuition.

* Schedule and coordinate meetings and appointments and information sessions.

* Maintain academic calendar and adhere to the requirements of the academic year.

Minimum Qualifications

* Master's or Ph.D. in education or specific field related to program.

* Five year's experience in all aspects of academic program administration. Supervisory experience preferred.

* Additional experience may substitute for education

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.