Program Manager 1

Job ID: 289631

Location: Summerville Campus

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary:

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University -

Our Health Sciences Campus:

1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus:

2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The Katherine Reese Pamplin College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences forms the heart of the liberal arts mission of Augusta University. We foster critical thinking about complex questions of the human experience; cultivate skills in written, verbal, and creative expression; promote active citizenship and community engagement; and prepare graduates for various careers in a quickly changing globalized environments. Our faculty and staff share a deep commitment to developing the intellectual potential of our students. We offer many undergraduate degrees as well as select graduate and minor programs that allow our students to gain the knowledge and skills that will transfer to career success. Explore opportunities for growth, including undergraduate research, study abroad, internships, and community service.

Job Summary

Augusta University's Department of Social Sciences invites applicants for a Program Manager for our NASPAA-accredited and ranked Master of Public Administration Program. The position will work closely with the department's chair and serve as the administrative support person for the director of the MPA program.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

ASSIST THE MPA DIRECTOR WITH BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATIVE TASK:

• Maintain needed files.
• Schedule meetings and appointments; prepare correspondence; maintain office functionality for the program; prepare program reports; process graduate assistants and other personnel paperwork; maintain records of the program's budget; prepare and file student forms related to courses and the program.

RECRUITMENT AND PROMOTING NONPROFIT PROGRAMS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES:

• Prepare promotional materials to distribute during educational fairs.
• Produce social media posts highlighting student/faculty success.
• Produce social media posts for marketing purposes.
• Work with campus partners, community partners, and others in the profession.
• Staff tables and attend recruiting events.
• Help process paperwork related to recruitment travel.

STUDENT SUCCESS (ADVISING, RETENTION, AND PROGRESSION OF GRADUATION):

• Assist the MPA director with student success (advising, retention, and progression to graduation)
• Serve as an advisor for the program in coordination with the MPA director.
• Maintain a graduate worksheet for when students enter the program.
• Maintain a list of student milestones (when they complete exams/prospectus/defense, etc./when they should start TGS paperwork, when students should graduate.
• Assist with AU and NASPAA assessment processes.
• Schedule advising appointments for students and director.

ACCREDITION PAPERWORK AND PROCESSES:

• Interacts with NASPAA in coordination with the MPA director.
• Assist with the annual report to NASPAA.
• Assist with the reaffirmation of accreditation processes.
• Assist with the Community Advisory Board and its meetings.

OTHER DUTIES: Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Associate's degree or completion of two or more years of education from an accredited college or university and a minimum of six years of applicable experience to include at least three years in an academic setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or master's degree from an accredited college or university.

Three to four years of progressive experience in higher education administration.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, PeopleSoft Financials and HRMS, Banner, Crystal, Xtender, SPSS and other computers software/databases
• Proficient knowledge of admissions procedures
• Knowledge of Memorandum of Understanding policies, rules, and procedures.
• Knowledge and work experience with accreditation requirements.
• Knowledge and work experience with event planning and coordination
• Knowledge and work experience recruiting for and marketing programs
• Experience with budgeting

SKILLS

• Excellent verbal/written communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills

ABILITIES

• Ability to recruit and market the program
• Must demonstrate initiative, flexibility, and proven problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently; prioritize and manage numerous functions, activities, and tasks simultaneously; complete work and meet deadlines; exercise sounds judgment; and make responsible professional decisions
• Ability to professionally Interact with university administration, faculty and students as well as outside organizations, applying discretion in all communications and actions to ensure professionalism at all times, including difficult and stressful situations
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

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