Program Manager II

University of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

1d • $64,518 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Undergraduate Studies at UCF provides services to ensure every student has opportunities and educational experiences that prepare them to thrive academically and professionally. This office offers innovative academic programs, serves as a hub for high-impact practices, provides undergraduate research opportunities, and develops campuswide academic policies. UCF's Office of Undergraduate Studies, in collaboration with a campus-wide grant support team, is seeking a Program Manager II to implement the new Pegasus Launch Program. The Pegasus Launch Program is a comprehensive transfer student success program that guides students from transfer planning through graduation by connecting academic pathways, career readiness, and High-Impact Practices to support long-term success. This is a visiting and renewable position, renewable up to a period of four years, and is funded by Contract and Grant (C&G). Employment is subject to funding availability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
• All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.
• The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Education Management or relevant field.
• Experience managing a federally or state-funded educational program, including budget oversight, grant reporting, and compliance with funding agency expectations.
• Experience working directly with transfer student populations through academic pathways, advising, student success coaching, or retention programming.
• Familiarity with High-Impact Practices (HIPs) such as undergraduate research, study abroad, internships, or other engaged learning opportunities in a higher education setting.
• Proficiency in program assessment and data-informed decision-making, including collecting, analyzing, and reporting on participant outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the planning, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of the Pegasus Launch Program.
• Lead student recruitment, engagement, retention, and completion efforts across all Pegasus Launch milestones while reviewing participant progress and approving program completers.
• Manage program budgets, grant resources, reporting requirements, and compliance with university and funding agency expectations.
• Actively participate in the recruitment and selection, training, supervision, and performance evaluation of program staff, graduate assistants, and student employees.
• Build and sustain partnerships with campus units, DirectConnect institutions, and other key stakeholders; organize and co-chair the Pegasus Launch Advisory Board and related working groups.
• Direct marketing, communications, outreach, events, and sustainability planning to ensure long-term program growth, impact, and institutionalization beyond the grant period.
• Support other initiatives within the Office of Undergraduate Studies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level