Who: The University of Illinois at Chicago, Extended Campus
What: The Senior Program Manager provides leadership and supervision for all aspects of program development and delivery for UIC Extended Campus' portfolio of fully online market-driven degree and other non-degree offerings that operate on a full cost recovery basis and depend upon a full complement of “high touch” support services to ensure that students complete their degree programs in a timely manner.
The Senior Program Manager is responsible for program planning and development, enrollment growth, data analysis and staff management. This position will serve as the primary program contact for academic unit partners and will work closely with these partners in all phases of program planning and delivery. The Senior Program Manager will identify new courses/ workshops and educational events. The position will manage cooperative agreements with external entities (community colleges, businesses, organizations) created to establish direct pathways for student enrollment.
Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in higher education, business or other appropriate field required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft computer programs/application (project, excel, access) and other project/business tools.
• Familiar with online learning and related marketing development, as well as program planning, development and budgets within continuing education.
• Progressive managerial experience acquired in higher education or State government.
• Project management experience in implementing and delivering educational programs.
• Ability to develop/implement strategies that achieve organizational short and long-term objectives and goals.
• Demonstrated teamwork skills to confront challenges and address difficult, complex issues with innovative solutions and proven results.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Expertise in developing effective administrative processes.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
For fullest consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter online here by Monday August 20, 2018.
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