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Program Manager, Business Masters

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University of Maryland

Location: College Park, Maryland
Category: Admin-Business And Financial Management
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Job Description

Position Number:

111678

Title:

Program Manager

Functional Title:

Program Manager, Business Masters

Category Status:

33-Exempt Regular

Applicant Search Category:

Staff

University Authorized FTE:

1.000

Unit:

BMGT-Dean-MBA Programs

Campus/College Information:

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.

Position Summary/Purpose of Position:

The Program Manager is responsible for supporting the Smith School masters programs. This position is based primarily at the College Park campus, and will work directly with students enrolled in daytime and evening courses. The Program Manager provides academic advising to students, and program delivery support. This includes, but is not limited to, the management of student records, serving as a team specialist for assigned projects, and serving as a liaison between faculty and students as well as between the Masters Programs Office and other University campus offices working with Masters business students.

Benefits Summary

Top Benefits and Perks:

Exempt Benefits Summary

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:
Masters degree required with 3-5 years progressive related professional experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Mature judgment.
Proven ability to integrate ideas and concepts.
Proven ability to make effective use of time, plan ahead, and coordinate multiple projects.
Highly developed organizational and computer skills.
Strict attention to detail.
Friendly, flexible, service-oriented manner.
Proven ability to communicate effectively with faculty, corporate clients, executives and staff.
Proven ability to respond positively to extreme pressures of time and workload.
Proven ability in oral and written communications.
Ability to work in a highly independent manner.

This position requires the ability to travel between College Park and other Smith School off-site campuses (currently in Baltimore, Shady Grove, and Washington, DC), as needed. This position also requires the ability to work evenings and weekends, as required.

Preferences:

Preference for 1+ years experience advising, counseling, or coordinating event/training programs.
Preference for experience working in higher education, ideally with a graduate business school.

Additional Certifications:

Must possess and maintain a valid Maryland Driver’s License or equivalent with fewer than six (6) points.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Physical Demands

Assembly and distribution of program materials, such as binders, bags, and others.
Transportation of supplies and materials to and from other campus locations.
Ability to replace large water cooler bottles.
Travel and a valid driver’s license are required.

Posting Date:

07/07/2023

Open Until Filled

No

Best Consideration Date

07/27/2023

Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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