Program Manager

University of Maryland • College Park, MD

6d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

This position serves as the primary point of contact for all matters pertinent to the scheduling of and registration for the Masters’ programs’ courses in the Robert H. Smith School of Business. This position is responsible for gathering, verifying, and recording all course information for an effective scheduling process. In addition, this position is responsible for the setting up and scheduling of semesterly registration, on a non-standard academic calendar. This position must retain a high level of professionalism at all times.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of professional program management or higher education experience.
• Knowledge of business acumen to understand key business drivers, organizational communications, and data.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
• Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
• Must have a valid drivers license

Nice To Haves

• Mature judgement.
• Able to integrate ideas and concepts.
• Able to manage multiple projects.
• Able to troubleshoot and problem solve.
• Demonstrated independence and resourcefulness.
• Friendly, flexible, service-oriented manner.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• Advanced computer skills and attention to detail.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Able to communicate effectively with faculty, corporate clients, executives and staff.
• Able to respond positively under pressure and workload.
• Able to work in a highly independent manner at times across functions within the school.

Responsibilities

• Assists in program planning and development.
• Assists in the resolution of problems that have a significant impact on the overall goals of the department.
• May manage a team of professional and support staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

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