Program Manager - College Connect
About The Position
Designs, implements and manages an assigned program. Typical duties can include but are not limited to: Identify funding opportunities, conduct program assessments, prepare program reports, oversee and manage program marketing and communications, manage program databases, supervise program staff, plan research activities, coordinate program events, participate in strategic planning, manage program files, establish program standards and objectives, direct logistical activities to promote the success of programs, develop and implement project timelines and ensures deadlines are met, oversee program budget, ensure goals and objectives of grants are met, assists in proposal writing, comply and analyze program statistics. This forward-facing position is expected to interact regularly with K-8 teachers, counselors, students, and their families. Design and implement age-appropriate campus visit experiences for K-8 student groups that showcase the collegiate environment. Develop collaborations and partnerships among Texas Tech entities and programs, the community, public, private, and non-profit organizations. Ensure all logistical aspects of K-8 visits are managed, including communication with schools, parking, meals, risk management compliance, space reservation, accessibility needs, and other activities as needed. Plan and coordinate programming such as Red Raider Academy, Eighth Grade Excursion, Institute of Reading Development, and more. Travel as needed to local schools and lead off-campus college access presentations for K-8 schools. Manage and supervise students assisting with College Connect programming. Support Orientation Services programming as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Four years of experience developing or managing programs or projects
- Additional job related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis
Responsibilities
- Identify funding opportunities
- Conduct program assessments
- Prepare program reports
- Oversee and manage program marketing and communications
- Manage program databases
- Supervise program staff
- Plan research activities
- Coordinate program events
- Participate in strategic planning
- Manage program files
- Establish program standards and objectives
- Direct logistical activities to promote the success of programs
- Develop and implement project timelines and ensures deadlines are met
- Oversee program budget
- Ensure goals and objectives of grants are met
- Assist in proposal writing
- Comply and analyze program statistics
- Design and implement age-appropriate campus visit experiences for K-8 student groups
- Develop collaborations and partnerships among Texas Tech entities and programs, the community, public, private, and non-profit organizations
- Ensure all logistical aspects of K-8 visits are managed, including communication with schools, parking, meals, risk management compliance, space reservation, accessibility needs, and other activities as needed
- Plan and coordinate programming such as Red Raider Academy, Eighth Grade Excursion, Institute of Reading Development, and more
- Travel as needed to local schools and lead off-campus college access presentations for K-8 schools
- Manage and supervise students assisting with College Connect programming
- Support Orientation Services programming as needed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
