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Teachers College, Columbia University · 4 hours ago

Program Manager (Special Education Program)

New York, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$70K/yr - $75K/yr

Teachers College, Columbia University is seeking a Program Manager for their Special Education Programs. The role involves managing academic programs, overseeing student life-cycle processes, and ensuring compliance with accreditation requirements.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and enforce program policies and procedures

Manage program data, reporting, and accreditation efforts. Develop and maintain program databases, analyze enrollment and admissions data (e.g., from Argos, Banner, Slate), and collaborate with the Office of Accreditation and Assessment to produce required reports

Oversee program informational resources and communications. Develop program handbooks, update the program website content, and manage the Program Canvas site as the central hub for resources and accreditation data collection

Manage the student life-cycle from admissions through completion. Coordinate the program's admissions process, communicate with prospective students, and work with faculty to set enrollment targets and financial aid scholarships

Provide complex administrative support and advisement to current students. Assist faculty with advisement, course plan development, and scholarship recommendations. Oversee the student registration process (DegreeWorks), ensure student files and degree audits are complete, and serve as the main liaison between students and various college offices (e.g., Registrar, Financial Aid, Admissions)

Coordinate student certification, capstone projects, and alumni relations. Assist students with completing certification requirements, integrative projects, and theses, and help with alumni relations and communications

Facilitate and manage all aspects of student field placements (e.g., practica, student teaching). This includes exploring and meeting with potential sites in the NYC region, observing placement sites, making recommendations for placements, and collaborating with college offices on necessary affiliation agreements

Ensure student compliance with placement requirements. Manage and communicate placement paperwork deadlines and requirements (e.g., Exxat, Time2Track)

Manage program budget materials and scholarship allocation. Prepare materials for budget planning, reporting, and analysis, and manage the process of scholarship allocation decisions in consultation with program leadership

Oversee operational tasks and personnel. Co-supervise student workers, including training and evaluation, and organize program special events (e.g., orientations, guest speakers, webinars)

Qualification

Program ManagementAccreditation ManagementStudent AdvisementFinancial OversightField Placement CoordinationDigital SkillsMultitaskingStudent-Centered OrientationCommunicationDetail OrientedTeam PlayerProblem Solving

Required

Master's degree required with teacher certification

Familiarity with and/or experience in practicum settings for the respective program/discipline

Knowledgeable about the culture of schools and higher education institutions

Detail oriented

Skilled multitasker with a team player approach

Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Excellent judgment and ability to problem-solve

Strong digital and technical skills (word processing, Google Workspace, spreadsheets, and/or other database capabilities) and readiness to work with TC software/systems

Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills

Strong student-centered orientation

Preferred

Experience working in higher education within the respective program/disciplinary area

Experience with practicum/fieldwork sites in the NYC region

Special Education and/or BCBA certification is preferred, given the programs and certifications

Availability on some evenings to meet with students

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance plans

Flexible and hybrid work schedules

Tuition remission

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability insurance

An exceptional employer retirement matching program

Health savings accounts (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

A robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company

Teachers College, Columbia University

The official account of Teachers College, Columbia University, the first & largest grad school of education in the US.

Founded in 1887

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.tc.columbia.edu/admission

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