Academic Program Manager III

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Contributes to student success by monitoring and coordinating the operations of the assigned academic program(s). Acts as liaison with various community entities, internal and external departments, and internal and external customers while providing the most advantageous customer services to students and other constituents.

Exempt

Annually

Yes

• 1. Plans, directs, supervises, and coordinates work activities of subordinates and staff, including hiring, coaching, evaluating, and terminating, all in compliance with university policies and procedures.
• 2. Consults with government regulatory and licensing agencies to ensure the institution's conformance with applicable standards.
• 3. Represents institution and/or assigned program(s) at community and campus events, in meetings with other institution personnel, and during accreditation processes.
• 4. Assists in activities required for program accreditation.
• 5. Reviews operating practices and procedures to determine whether improvements can be made in areas such as workflow, reporting procedures, or expenditures.
• 6. Establishes operational policies and procedures and makes any necessary modifications, based on analysis of operations, demographics, and other research information.
• 7. Assesses program quality, presents results, and makes recommendations to management.
• 8. Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by laws, policies, and administrative regulations.
• 9. Participates in budget preparation and reporting for assigned program(s).
• 10. Prepares special ad hoc reports/summaries by selecting relevant information from a variety of sources and designed to satisfy inquiries.
• 11. Collaborates with faculty and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs and in the preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings.
• 12. Determines course schedules, and coordinates teaching assignments and room assignments to ensure optimum use of buildings and equipment.
• 13. Acts as liaison between students, faculty, and college and university departments.
• 14. Acts as liaison between the University, college and contracted employers or institutions.
• 15. Plans and promotes career and employment-related programs and events, such as career planning presentations, licensing workshops, work experience programs, job fairs, and career workshops.
• 16. Assists marketing with program development via establishment of corporate relationships, and interaction with potential students at inquiry stage via orientations and other meetings.
• 17. Assists marketing with program development via attendance at college events conducive to the recruiting and enrollment of potential students.
• 18. Assists with alumni tracking and communication activities.
• 19. Plans special events and/or Continuing Education functions.
• 20. Coordinates the production and dissemination of university publications, such as course catalogs and class schedules.
• 21. Maintains or monitors departmental and/or program websites.
• 22. Assists in the recruitment, selection, and supervision of student employees, graduate assistants, and/or volunteers.
• 23. Attends meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops and serves on committees.
• 24. Maintains data integrity and confidentiality.
• 25. Completes special projects as assigned.
• 26. Performs other duties as assigned or required.