Program Manager, Pacific Alliance Catholic Education; PACE

Position: Program Manager, Pacific Alliance for Catholic Education (PACE)
Position Details

Position Information

Job Title
Program Manager, Pacific Alliance for Catholic Education (PACE)

Department
School of Education PACE

Job Code
A53354

Job category
Full Time Staff

Terms and Hours
Full Time Exempt

Salary Range
Starting salary at $49,310; commensurate with experience

Job Summary

The Program Manager for Pacific Alliance for Catholic Education (PACE) will develop and execute strategic program initiatives and oversee recruitment materials and events to drive engagement with potential, highly qualified candidates to strengthen enrollment and engagement with the PACE program. This position will serve as a key role in building and maintaining relations to support PACE program development. This position reports to the Assistant Dean for PACE.

Core Duties

• Design and implement program initiatives that drive engagement to attract high-quality applicants to the PACE Teaching program.
• Create compelling marketing content across multiple platforms through digital and print communications that ensures cohesive messaging and identity across all PACE materials and provides effective outreach to target audiences.
• Manage aspects of event planning for PACE recruitment events including but not limited to event scheduling, vendor coordination, promotional strategy, and on-site execution to ensure high-quality experiences.
• Navigate to and serve as key program representative at various events that are held on and off campus which require planning and logistics of travel; events such as but not limited to career fairs, service fairs, or recruiting events.
• Develop relationships and maintain contacts with potential partners in recruitment and program development, including PACE alumni, faculty and staff at institutions of higher education and Catholic student centers around the country.
• Build awareness of PACE on campus by providing program knowledge among students and building strong collaborative relations with key faculty and staff to strengthen engagement.
• Maintain and update PACE website, social media channels and other online materials, ensuring alignment with University branding and target audience outreach and goals are being met.
• Track, measure, and report on outcomes for recruitment campaigns and events in order to assess program goals and outcomes, providing recommendations to and working collaboratively with the Assistant Dean for PACE.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of PACE summer retreats and other yearly events, serving as a key participant at each event.
• Provide support to students regarding the application process for PACE candidates, including the interview and placement process.
• Assist the PACE team in the development of alumni programming and outreach efforts through event attendance, alumni newsletters, and other engagement initiatives that support networking and development opportunities.

Other duties as relevant to the duties of the position or as assigned by supervisor or designee.

Please note that the above list of duties is not comprehensive but generally demonstrates the types of matters under this position's purview and responsibility.

Education & Experience

• Required:
  
  Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study.
• Required:
  
  Two years of relevant professional experience in recruitment, marketing, event planning within nonprofit or retreat leadership or a related field.
• Preferred:
  Master's degree in marketing or related field of study.
• Preferred:
  Professional experience at a Catholic institution of education,
• Preferred:
  Experience as a leader in intentional community living and/or adult formation or post-graduate program administration.
• Or a combination of equivalent education and/or experience.

Certifications & Licenses

• Required:
  
  Valid Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven ability to build relationships and create engagement strategies with measurable success.
• Demonstrated ability in event planning, promotion and execution.
• Ability to learn, respect, and contribute to the University's mission and values.
• Knowledge of K-12 educational pedagogy and Catholic school settings.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to craft compelling content.
• Strong strategic planning and organizational skills, with an ability to manage multiple projects and set priorities effectively.
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Effective ability to synthesize information and key initiatives to share with various audiences.
• Knowledge and proficiency with systems, email marketing platforms and digital engagement tools.
• Strong orientation towards taking initiative and ownership of projects and assignments and being proactive with assignments and process improvements.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to think strategically, problem solve, make decisions with sound…