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Program Manager
Job Description
Position Number:
104748Title:
Program ManagerFunctional Title:
Program ManagerCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.000Unit:
BMGT-Dean-MBA ProgramsCampus/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.
Vaccine Protocol
The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University requires that students, faculty, and staff on the UMD campus be vaccinated against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
This position is responsible for the support of all programs, such as MBA and Specialty Masters programs, at the Rockville campus location at the Universities at Shady Grove and the Online MBA program. This includes student, staff and facility support. This position will be the lead support of the Rockville Flex MBA program and manage the day-to-day facilities tasks related to evening classes.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelors degree required.
Experience
- 1+ years progressive related professional experience.
- 1+ years experience coordinating events, conferences, or management training programs.
- Experience working in higher education, ideally with a graduate business school.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Friendly, flexible, service-oriented manner; must have exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Advanced computer skills and attention to detail; strong customer service skills; must have strong oral and written communication skills.
- Able to communicate effectively with faculty, corporate clients, executives and staff; able to respond positively under pressure and workload; able to work in a highly independent manner at times across functions within the school.
- Must have a valid drivers license.
- Able to integrate ideas and concepts; able to manage multiple projects; able to troubleshoot and problem solve.
Must be able to travel to College Park, Baltimore, Shady Grove, and Washington, DC campuses. Regular evening hours and occasional weekend hours are required.
Preferences:
Preferences
- Master’s degree
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
Sedentary work.
Exerting up to 15 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Transporting of supplies and materials to and from other campuses.
Travel up to 20%
Driver’s license required
Exerting up to 15 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Transporting of supplies and materials to and from other campuses.
Travel up to 20%
Driver’s license required
Posting Date:
10/20/2022Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
11/18/2022Diversity 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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