Academic Programs Manager

UO HR Website•Eugene, OR

14h•$55,000 - $62,000

About The Position

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is the hub of learning, research, and academic excellence at the University of Oregon. With nearly 50 departments and programs representing the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, the high quality of our programs is the main reason why the University of Oregon is one of only 65 universities in the prestigious Association of American Universities. Our faculty and advisors work directly with students to help them think analytically, question critically, and communicate clearly about how to find solutions to real-world issues the world we live in. Our staff and managers play critical and dynamic roles in supporting and advancing the academic mission of the University and of CAS. CAS is organized into multiple Academic Support Units (ASUs), each housing staff and managers who provide administrative, strategic, and operations support to multiple academic departments in CAS. ASU #3 currently includes the departments and programs of Arabic Studies, Center for Environmental Futures, Classics, Comparative Literature, Composition, English, Environmental Studies, Folklore, Humanities, InfoGraphics Lab, Medieval Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Culture, and Identity, and Religious Studies. The person in this position works closely and collaborates with the Associate Director of the ASU and supervises staff to implement and manage the student-facing processes and programs in the ASU, including: Student services Student recruitment Communications and events Long term planning for academic programs Support for faculty advisors and directors of undergraduate and graduate studies. This position will report directly to the Associate Director of the ASU.

Requirements

Four years’ experience providing administrative support to a department, program, or other organization.
Supervisory or lead work experience.
Ability to learn new skills quickly and adapt well to organizational change.
Understanding of and ability to promote principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, including working with a diverse population and sensitivity to cultural differences.
Ability to work in an environment with multiple layers of approvals, policies, and procedures, including ability to adhere to established policies and processes and promote compliance.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to plan, organize and multi-task to ensure the completion of responsibilities and manage/support others to succeed in their roles.
Ability to utilize standard office software (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
Ability to work independently to assess situations and determine next steps.
Ability to lead a team and encourage an atmosphere of learning and growth.

Nice To Haves

Work experience in higher education, government, nonprofit, or other public sector administration.

Responsibilities

Implement and manage the student-facing processes and programs in the ASU
Student services
Student recruitment
Communications and events
Long term planning for academic programs
Support for faculty advisors and directors of undergraduate and graduate studies