Program Manager Teacher Preparation

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• External applicants should use the WMU - Application.
• Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application.

Posting Summary

College

College College Of Educ & Human Dvlpmt

Executive Area

Executive Area Provost & VP Academic Affairs

Department

Department College of Educ & Human Dvlpmt

Posting Number

Posting Number S1435P

Job Type

Job Type Full Time, Regular

Pay Type

Pay Grade

Pay Grade F

Campus Location

Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus

Salary Range

Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

Number of Vacancies

General Summary

Directs the activities of the TRiO Future Educator Success Program Student Support Services grant program designed to serve the needs of first-generation, low-income students in teaching majors.

Major Duties

• Oversees the TRiO Future Educator Success Program. Develops, implements, and evaluates programs and services.
• Researches trends and best practices to develop short and long-term program plans.
• Oversees the program budget to ensure the fiscal integrity of the program and compliance with the financial requirements of the University and sponsoring agencies.
• Builds and maintains internal and external contacts to ensure continued awareness and support for the program.
• Recruits eligible participants for the program. Provides comprehensive academic advising and career, financial, and personal support services to new and returning program participant students.
• Develops and creates grant proposals to ensure continued program funding.
• Collects and analyzes data. Prepares reports and other documents as required for the University and sponsoring agencies.
• Hires, trains, evaluates, and supervises staff and student employees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• Three years’ relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Desired Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

• External applicants should use the WMU – Application.
• Internal applicants should use the WMU – Internal Application.

Additional Position Information

• This is a terminal position through 8/31/2026, with the possibility of renewal.
• Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to:
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Physical requirements and working conditions

• Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
• Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a master's degree in a related field from an accredited institution?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have three years of relevant experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have strong organizational skills?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have budget management experience?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Other

WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.