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Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago

Program Manager Finance Rotation Program

Gainesville, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $85K/yr

5+ years exp

Inside Higher Ed is seeking a Program Manager for their Finance Rotation Program. This role involves leading the strategy and administration of the program, overseeing recruitment and onboarding, managing rotation placements, and ensuring participant support and professional development.

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Responsibilities

Lead overall strategy, planning, and administration of the Finance Staff Rotation Program

Ensure the program aligns with the fiscal year calendar and university talent development goals

Maintain comprehensive documentation and reporting for program impact, effectiveness, and continuous improvement

Collaborate with finance leadership to ensure alignment of rotation opportunities with institutional needs

Plan and execute recruitment campaigns

Coordinate with HR and university departments to identify and attract qualified participants (e.g., new graduates, internal staff with a bachelor's degree)

Oversee the selection process with clear evaluation metrics

Manage onboarding processes and orientation sessions for incoming cohorts

Develop and manage the three-year rotation schedule: Year 1: Entry level finance positions across the CFO Division Year 2: Next step finance position in the CFO Division - participants area of interest, or intermediate skill placement Year 3: Participant's area of interest, advanced placement, or desired permanent placement depending on availability Finalize and monitor participant assignments Coordinate with CFO Leadership to ensure meaningful and aligned placements

Serve as the primary point of contact and assign and monitor mentorships for program participants

Monitor performance and provide development resources for growth and promotion (e.g., from Accountant I to II)

Implement periodic evaluations and feedback mechanisms for participants and supervisors

Develop and implement transition plans

Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders including HR, college finance offices, and executive leadership

Coordinate special events for program participants with university stakeholders

Develop and distribute program updates, reports, and promotional materials

Promote program brand and success stories to internal and external audiences

Evaluate program effectiveness and participant outcomes annually

Collect data and feedback from host departments and participants

Recommend changes to improve experience, retention, and alignment with workforce needs

Stay abreast of trends in the industry to identify new opportunities

Qualification

Program managementTalent developmentFinance experienceHigher education experienceProfessional development designStakeholder engagementCommunication skillsMentorship assignment

Required

A bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and five years of appropriate experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience