Nova Southeastern University · 3 weeks ago
Academic Program Manager III - 999945
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
9+ years expNova Southeastern University (NSU) is a not-for-profit institution known for academic excellence and innovation. The Academic Program Manager III is responsible for monitoring and coordinating the operations of assigned academic programs, acting as a liaison with various entities, and ensuring program quality and compliance with standards.
EducationHigher EducationNon Profit
Responsibilities
Plans, directs, supervises, and coordinates work activities of subordinates and staff, including hiring, coaching, evaluating, and terminating, all in compliance with university policies and procedures
Consults with government regulatory and licensing agencies to ensure the institution's conformance with applicable standards
Represents institution and/or assigned program(s) at community and campus events, in meetings with other institution personnel, and during accreditation processes
Assists in activities required for program accreditation
Reviews operating practices and procedures to determine whether improvements can be made in areas such as workflow, reporting procedures, or expenditures
Establishes operational policies and procedures and makes any necessary modifications, based on analysis of operations, demographics, and other research information
Assesses program quality, presents results, and makes recommendations to management
Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by laws, policies, and administrative regulations
Participates in budget preparation and reporting for assigned program(s)
Prepares special ad hoc reports / summaries by selecting relevant information from a variety of sources and designed to satisfy inquiries
Collaborates with faculty and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of school programs and in the preparation of master schedules for curriculum offerings
Determines course schedules, and coordinates teaching assignments and room assignments to ensure optimum use of buildings and equipment
Acts as liaison between students, faculty, and college and university departments
Acts as liaison between the University, college, and contracted employers or institutions
Plans and promotes career and employment-related programs and events, such as career planning presentations, licensing workshops, work experience programs, job fairs, and career workshops
Assists marketing with program development via establishment of corporate relationships, and interaction with potential students at inquiry stage via orientations and other meetings
Assists marketing with program development via attendance at college events conducive to the recruiting and enrollment of potential students
Assists with alumni tracking and communication activities
Plans special events and/or Continuing Education functions
Coordinates the production and dissemination of university publications, such as course catalogs and class schedules
Maintains or monitors departmental and/or program websites
Assists in the recruitment, selection, and supervision of student employees, graduate assistants, and/or volunteers
Attends meetings, educational conferences, and training workshops and serves on committees
Maintains data integrity and confidentiality
Completes special projects as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned or required
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree
Minimum nine (9) years' experience in academic program management or related functions
General knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, budgeting, leadership techniques, and/or coordination of people and resources
General knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, and training
Thorough knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
Thorough knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar
General knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects
Advanced knowledge of MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Advanced skills in giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Advanced skills in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Proficient skills in talking to others to convey information effectively
Advanced skills in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the appropriate one
Advanced skills in communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
Proficient skills in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
The ability to listen to, understand, and communicate information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
The ability to read, understand, and communicate information and ideas in writing
Preferred
Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years' experience academic program management or related functions
Master's degree and five (5) years' experience academic program management or related functions
Benefits
Tuition waiver
Retirement plan
Excellent medical and dental plans
Company
Nova Southeastern University
Nova Southeastern University is a nonprofit, independent research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees.
1001-5000 employees
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2025 (22)
2024 (21)
2023 (10)
2022 (16)
2021 (19)
2020 (11)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.75MKey Investors
Community Foundation of BrowardHealth Foundation of South Florida
2025-06-26Grant· $0.45M
2023-02-15Grant· $1M
2022-02-22Grant· $0.3M
Leadership Team
Marilyn Gardner
Program Professor & Education Enterprise Associate
Theoharis Theoharides
Executive Director, Center of Excellence for Neuroinflammation Research, NSU
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