University of Florida · 1 month ago
Program Manager – Finance Rotation Program
Gainesville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Florida is seeking a Program Manager for their Finance Rotation Program. This role involves leading the strategy, planning, and administration of the program, ensuring alignment with university goals, and managing recruitment and onboarding processes for participants.
Higher Education
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
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
Preferred
5+ years of experience in program management, talent development, finance, or a related professional area
Experience working in higher education or large, complex organizations
Proven ability to design, implement, and assess professional development or rotational programs
Company
University of Florida
University of Florida is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida.
10001+ employees
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