University of Massachusetts Amherst · 1 month ago
Program Manager (Hybrid Opportunity)
Amherst, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expThe University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access and fuel innovation. The Program Manager will oversee student success programming and regional partnerships within the School of Earth & Sustainability, enhancing student learning and workforce development.
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Responsibilities
Lead the implementation, assessment, and day-to-day operational management of SES student success programming and services across the SES network, working closely with the SES Assistant Director on strategic direction. Provide operational oversight for student programs, internships, and experiential learning opportunities
Coordinate, manage, and execute major annual student events, including the Sustainability Career Fair, Majors Fair, Earth Day programming, and other high-profile student-centered activities
Administer and support SES student cohorts, including recruitment, selection, onboarding, and engagement in training opportunities (e.g., internship program, certifications, etc.). Serve as the point of contact for student participants
Coordinate and help grow the network of regional partnerships under the strategic direction of the SES Assistant Director. This includes managing events that link research and training opportunities with partners, including state and regional agencies, municipalities, businesses, industry, and other workforce leaders. Manage an annual engagement strategy that includes regional partners with guidance from SES directors and network leaders
Oversee program information, serve as a key liaison to coordinate services with university partners (e.g., Career Services, Auxiliary Enterprises), and compile timely content for SES and college partners
Develop and maintain administrative systems for data management, including metrics, tracking, assessment, and comprehensive data analytics and assessment reports to measure program impact
Work collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork, equality and inclusiveness
Work in partnership with colleagues within the CNS community and across the campus to support the Dean’s strategic priorities
Perform other duties as assigned in support of the mission and goals of the School of Earth & Sustainability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
One (1) year of experience in student engagement, educational program development/management, or program coordination for sustainability initiatives or a related topic
Experience and proven success with project management and stakeholder engagement
Knowledge of e-communication platforms and engagement applications; strong organization and oral and written communication skills
Exceptional working knowledge of informational and organizational platforms, including Microsoft, social media, Teams
Experience with data collection, information management, and reporting
Preferred
A master's degree in a relevant field
The ability to run programs, engage students, deliver presentations, perform grant writing, and lead cross-interests, higher education initiatives
Company
University of Massachusetts Amherst
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is a public research university offering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$137.34MKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseU.S. Environmental Protection AgencyThe Howard Hughes Medical Institute
2024-09-18Grant· $7.9M
2024-07-16Grant· $6.37M
2023-11-16Grant· $2.5M
Leadership Team
Christopher Salthouse
Co-Founder Center for Personalized Health Monitoring
Alejandro Reuss
Instructor
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