Program Manager, Specialized Programs
University of Colorado Boulder
- Boulder, CO
- $55,000-60,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Coordinate and manage all BEWiT programming -- oversight of all events, student advising, assisting in the management of program budgets, securing guest speakers, and engaging with industry and corporate partners.
- Partner with Leeds Faculty, Leeds Advancement, and partners in Engineering to coordinate and co-facilitate sections of the Women in Business course to ensure delivery of the different leadership aspects from successful business leaders who will speak to the class.
- Partner with the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences to create impactful relationships and opportunities for student professional growth.
- Work with the Assistant Director to ensure program vision aligns with critical initiative planning goals and execution of program events/workshops.
- Provide leadership in instructing a first-year global experience course for specialized programming.
- Coordinate with the Assistant Director to help manage all aspects of the budget.
- Recruit students.
- Formalize an appropriate scholarship allocation fund.
- Plan the in-country student experience while focusing on personal, professional, and cultural growth.
- Forge relationships with key constituents at the University of Colorado Boulder to help deliver on program objectives and goals.
- Assist the Assistant Director with tasks, including event planning and execution, student advising, and others as needed, related to other specialized programs.
- Regular reporting of program statistics and student success.
- Meet with students on a regular basis to provide program support, general mentoring, and resources that will prepare them to successfully engage in their professional development.
- Ensure an exceptional student experience, regularly measured and tracked.
- Have a thorough understanding of CU Resources to properly refer students when necessary.
- Work with student club leaders (among others) to help complete organizational goals.
- Research various case competitions and other events at various universities and provide recommendations for any growth opportunities within programming.
- Assist in the promotion and recruitment for specialized programming & BEWiT - work with the Assistant Director and Leeds admissions team to strategically develop and implement recruitment and yield strategies.
- Partner with Leeds Marketing and the Leeds Recruitment team to coordinate program communication through a variety of mediums, including email, web, social media, and collateral materials.
- Represent specialized programs at prospective and admitted student days and other events as needed.
- Research peer institution programs to ensure Leeds provides a competitive advantage and gives an exceptional experience to students in the programs.
- Implement creative campaigns to increase the applicant pool for specialized programming for business and engineering.
- Create course curriculum for the BEWiT section of the first-year global experience class.
- Coordinate with Leeds Faculty and co-facilitate sections of the Women in Business seminar course.
- Work with Leeds Advancement and other CU constituents to help schedule speakers for the class.
- Assume full responsibility for the curricular creation and implementation of a first-year global experience for specialized programming.
- This position is in a hybrid work situation with 3 days/week in office.
- The schedule will require some evening and weekend workshops (5-10 evenings/weekend days per semester) and occasional travel (approximately 2-3 times per year, including international travel).
- $55,000 - $60,000. Relocation assistance is available within Leeds guidelines.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of one year of relevant professional experience.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
- Excellent writing and public speaking skills.
- Ability to build rapport quickly with a variety of partners.
- A high level of organization and multitasking skills.
- Ability to work under pressure with set timelines in a goal-oriented environment.
- Proven success developing and implementing programs to achieve desired metrics.
- Experience understanding budgets and operating within budget.
- Ability to influence and collaborate successfully with faculty, staff, and students.
- Appreciation of cultural, political, and geographical differences.
- Ability to create program goals that align to the vision and establish strategic goals that have been identified.
- Passion and confidence to develop and mentor students to optimize their potential and success.
- Promotes creating an inclusive environment to reflect our values and vision at Leeds.
- Willingness to work in the evenings and weekends.
- Experience with program management
- Experience with budget creation and forecasting
- Experience in student development/mentoring
- Experience liaising with industry contacts
- Program implementation strategies specific to business students
- Technical skills: Including Qualtrics, Salesforce, Social Media, and Microsoft Office Suite
- A current resume.
- A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.