Program Manager, Flight

Overview

About Us Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Do you want to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia.

We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university s vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice.

We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Develops, organizes and implements comprehensive programs in the assigned college, department and/or unit. Responsible for preparing and organizing programs and activities. Promotes programs internal and external to the university and evaluates effectiveness. Ensures programs comply with university and USG policies and procedures.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engages first- and second-year students, fostering engagement and supporting their academic and personal success
• Develops strategic partnerships with student organizations and campus partners to create engagement opportunities and foster meaningful connections
• Leads strategic planning and goal-setting initiatives and recommends improvements to enhance program effectiveness
• Assists with Adulting 101, a multi-departmental initiative for all students that teaches essential life skills and career-ready competencies
• Coordinates use of the Owl Life student engagement platform to promote events, track participation, and ensure compliance with university and divisional standards
• Provides support for other divisional priorities and initiatives, as requested

Educational Requirements
Bachelor s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field

Required Experience
Three (3) years of related work experience

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Additional Qualifications: (Preferred qualifications)

Experience with student activities, event coordination/planning, and student advising
Demonstrated experience with student development frameworks
Experience working in higher education and student affairs environments

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Ability to successfully interact with individuals/groups from an array of backgrounds, identities, experiences, and communication styles
Ability to recognize and protect confidential information and exercise judgment, tact, and diplomacy in handling sensitive information and situations
Ability to work as a contributing member in a team-oriented environment, successfully interacting with internal and external colleagues and partners

Skills
Proficiency in student engagement platforms and event management software

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://.

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to…