Academic Program Manager

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Communication Arts is seeking an Academic Program Manager (APM) to support our undergraduate degree program and Digital Cinema Production Certificate. This important role will provide holistic academic advising services for declared and prospective students as well as curriculum and operational management, including oversight of course proposals, timetable development, course equivalencies, and enrollment management. This position will supervise one academic advisor. This position reports to the Department Chair and works closely with the Director of Undergraduate Studies, the Department Administrator, and other faculty and staff in the department, and serves on the department’s Undergraduate Committee. As part of this position, the APM will act as a liaison for the undergraduate programs and the College of Letters & Science as well as other units on campus. The APM will foster and promote a welcoming, equitable, and inclusive environment. The APM will need to be collaborative and able to work effectively with a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. To be successful, the APM must have excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience academic advising or related student services position
Experience using computer software/programs (e.g., Zoom/Teams, word processing spreadsheets, databases, etc.)
Experience interpreting and implementing policies/guidelines in higher education
Strong organizational, verbal and written communication, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills
Ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and external partners
Bachelor’s degree required
Resume
Cover Letter
Eligibility to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

1 year of supervisory experience
Experience working with course proposals & curriculum development
Timetable development and enrollment management experience
Master’s degree in higher education administration or similar field preferred

Responsibilities

May manage the unit budget and approve unit expenditures
May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees
Assists stakeholders with preparing and/or maintaining documentation, financial management, and/or reporting requirements related to sponsored grants, contracts, or agreements
Serves as the liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups to identify and maintain academic program-related partnerships
Provides full service advising resources and services, provides information about educational options and academic requirements, and communicates directly with students regarding all aspects of the advising process
Identifies, proposes, and implements new or revised unit operational policies and procedures to comply with regulations, institutional policies, and academic program objectives
Manages degree programs and/or certificates, high impact practice programming and events, and curriculum development and implementation
Evaluates existing academic program strategy and makes recommendations to unit leadership for program enhancement
Leads the development and implementation of academic program initiatives