Louisiana State University-posted about 1 month ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Baton Rouge, LA
1,001-5,000 employees
Educational Services

The Program Manager in the Dean's Office provides strategic, operational, and project management support to advance the Dean's priorities and the college's mission. This position oversees and coordinates a portfolio of initiatives that cut across academic departments, administrative units, and external partners-ensuring that projects are aligned, resources are effectively utilized, and progress is measured and communicated. Working closely with the Dean, Associate Deans, and senior administrators, the Program Manager serves as a central point of coordination for college-level programs, initiatives, and special projects. The role requires exceptional organizational skills, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to translate strategic goals into actionable plans.

  • Program and Project Management: Plan, implement, and monitor programs and initiatives that support the Dean's strategic objectives and the college's operational priorities; Coordinate multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment across academic and administrative units; Develop timelines, milestones, and performance metrics to track progress and ensure deliverables are met; Facilitate regular updates, reports, and presentations for the Dean and leadership team; Identify challenges or resource gaps and propose solutions to maintain project momentum.
  • Strategic and Operational Support: Translate the Dean's strategic goals into actionable program plans with measurable outcomes; Collaborate with academic departments, advancement, communications, and student services to ensure coordinated execution of college initiatives; Support the planning and follow-through of leadership meetings; Assist with policy implementation, process improvements, and special assignments that enhance the college operations.
  • Data, Systems, and Technology Management: Utilize Microsoft Teams and Planner to manage workflows, assign tasks, and maintain project visibility for leadership and staff; Leverage Power Automate to streamline recurring administrative processes and improve operational efficiency; Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards to track performance indicators, budget utilization, event metrics, or engagement data; Serve as a resource and trainer for staff on effective use of these tools to support collaboration and data-informed decision-making.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience in program/project management.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Experience, or willing to learn, with Microsoft Teams, Planner, Power Automate, and Power BI.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of experience in higher education or a complex organization.
  • LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
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