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UC San Diego · 6 hours ago

Program Manager - 134205

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$66K/yr - $90K/yr

5+ years exp

UC San Diego is a prestigious institution focused on strengthening and expanding the labor movement through research and community engagement. The Program Manager will work closely with the Labor Center’s leadership to implement and evaluate programming for students and community members, focusing on education and community building.

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Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and evaluate Labor Center programming for students and community members

Responsible for existing programming – including, the Labor Summer Fellowship – and developing new programs

Assist in developing and managing the internal and external communications infrastructure and strategy for the Labor Center

Analyze and develop state-wide training deliverables and evaluate progress towards goals and objectives

Work on highly complex program training issues, where analysis of situations requires an in-depth evaluation and understanding of program strategies and objectives

Exercise judgment in selecting methods and techniques for program development, data analysis, and progress

Qualification

LaborEconomic justiceProgram managementCommunity engagementCurriculum developmentAnalytical skillsBusiness software proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Demonstrated experience working with labor, racial, indigenous, and economic justice organizations

Experience and in-depth knowledge of current community educational programs and trends

Experience coordinating education and events in social justice and community settings

Experience and knowledge of managing a portfolio of business and management courses at the university level

Demonstrated knowledge of administrative, financial, and other program operations are compliant with funders, university policies, and other regulatory requirements

Demonstrated experience to identify deliverables that require time-sensitive submission and creates tracking sheets to monitor progress and completion

Advanced experience providing programmatic support in the areas of outreach, liaisoning, recruitment, curriculum development, and program activities

Advanced knowledge of labor organizations as well as racial, gender, and economic justice organizations and campaigns in California, the Southwest, and other regions

Advanced knowledge of and good working relations with Black, Brown, and Tribal organizations

In-depth analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills

Bachelor's degree and minimum five years work experience

Demonstrated ability to design and implement projects successfully as part of a team

Demonstrated ability to effectively train others

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with high-level leaders and executives in professional settings

Advanced knowledge of scientific area and understanding of how work may impact other areas

Advanced verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and presentation skills

Advanced knowledge of organizational and governmental policies, procedures and regulations

Advanced knowledge of and skill in delivering programs

Advanced skills to conduct needs assessment and development of new presentations / courses to meet organizational needs

Skill in using business software systems in the completion of work assignments; i.e. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint

Advanced organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet objectives within prescribed timelines, budgets and other resources

Advanced ability to network with affiliated organizations outside of the university to advance program effectiveness

Demonstrated ingenuity, analytical, administrative and organizational skills to resolve complex, unusual, non-routine issues in timely and satisfactory fashion

Must be able to maintain confidentiality

Company

UC San Diego

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UC San Diego Extension is an online research university for community leaders and professionals.

Founded in 1966

La Jolla, California, USA

10001+ employees

https://extension.ucsd.edu/

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