The Office of Graduate Studies is currently seeking a full time Manager, Programs to work in Miami. The Manager, Programs oversees and coordinates the day-to-day operations of the assigned University programs in accordance with the institution’s academic and strategic missions. The incumbent operates with the goal of delivering high quality programs to the University faculty and staff and other key stakeholders. Furthermore, the Manager, Programs provides guidance and mentorship to program staff to encourage talent development.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                              

• Plans, implements, evaluates, and monitors organization-wide development programs.

• Implements project plans related to the delivery of new and on-going professional development programs.

• Works with internal stakeholders so that the program runs efficient and effectively.

• Evaluates and measures the effectiveness of assigned programs.

• Ensures that operations are managed within authorized budgets.

• Collects, manages, and reports program data.

• Develops and cultivates relationships and partnerships with various external entities and organizations to further department functions.

• Recruits, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines department staff to ensure optimum performance.

• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required

Experience:

Minimum 4 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Knowledge of business and management principles.

• Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.

• Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan.

• Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.

• Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.

 Department Specific Functions                                                                                                                       

• This position reports to the Director, Programs of OGS and to the Graduate Program Directors of the Cellular and Molecular Pharmacology and Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology PhD Programs.

• Oversees all administrative functions related to onboarding students joining a program, classroom management, academic advising, new student recruitment, dissertation defenses, offboarding graduating students, and supporting the various curriculum committees.

• Ensures the delivery of new and on-going initiatives that support assigned doctoral programs. May supervise student workers.

• Works with internal stakeholders (faculty, students, and other staff) so that the program runs efficiently and effectively.

• Evaluates and measures the effectiveness of assigned programs.

• Ensures that operations are managed within authorized budgets.

• Collects, manages, and reports program data. Develops and cultivates relationships and partnerships with various external entities and organizations to further department functions.

• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.