PROGRAM MANAGER OF GRADUATE STUDENT AND POSTDOCTORAL SUCCESS #00078877

University of Missouri System • Rolla, MO

23d • $52,916 - $61,000

About The Position

This position will play a pivitol role in advancing the academic success, professional development, and engagement of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. This role involves cross-campus collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and program assessment to ensure that offerings are effective and aligned with the strategic plan and institution's goals.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Nice To Haves

• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to assess program effectiveness and use data to inform decisions
• Experience supporting graduate students or postdoctoral scholars
• Familiarity with graduate education issues and best practices
• Event planning experience in a higher education setting

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate a variety of academic and professional development programs such as: NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) info sessions Thesis/dissertation formatting workshops 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) competition Graduate Student Lunch and Learn series Graduate Teaching Program (GTP) information sessions GTA Workshop
• Ensure programs are aligned with graduate student and postdoc needs
• Develop and implement initiatives to support community-building and professional growth among postdoctoral scholars
• Create opportunities that foster a sense of belonging and connection to the institution
• Assist with planning and executing strategic events and initiatives designed to attract a diverse and high-achieving pool of prospective graduate students
• Collaborate with admissions and departmental partners to support recruitment goals
• Use established procedures and informed judgment to assess program effectiveness
• Collect and analyze participant feedback and engagement data to inform improvements
• Develop recommendations for program enhancements based on findings
• Responsible for the ongoing maintenance and accuracy of the Graduate Education website
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance programming impact
• Communicate regularly with faculty, staff, and partners to coordinate efforts and promote offerings
• Send targeted emails to students and/or postdocs regarding upcoming events, workshops, and deadlines
• Create and distribute flyers and digital content for events and office services
• Manage content and maintain consistent activity on social media platforms to promote events and initiatives
• Other Duties as assigned

Benefits

• The University of Missouri provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
• This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees