Georgia Tech
Academic Program Manager I - (Hybrid)
Georgia Tech, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
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Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.About Georgia TechGeorgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.Georgia Tech's Mission and ValuesGeorgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:1. Students are our top priority.2. We strive for excellence.3. We thrive on diversity.4. We celebrate collaboration.5. We champion innovation.6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.8. We act ethically.9. We are responsible stewards.Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.Location
Atlanta, GADepartment Information
The School of Public Policy (http://spp.gatech.edu/) has 63 faculty members and we instruct students in undergraduate, masters, and Ph.D. programs. Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with great economic and cultural strengths. The Institute is a member of the University System of Georgia, the Georgia Research Alliance, and the Association of American Universities. Georgia Tech prides itself on its technology resources, interdisciplinary research and collaborations, and high-quality student body.Job Summary
Oversee administrative and logistical support to assigned degreed and/or non-degreed academic program offerings of an Institute academic unit. Facilitate the various actions required to successfully offer and conduct academic programs. These actions may range from student recruitment and retention to program development. May be responsible for setting employee goals, assessing performance and providing feedback and making pay recommendations. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: academic administrators, faculty members, prospective students, enrolled students. This position typically will advise and counsel: prospects, students. This position will supervise: May supervise academic advising and administrative staff members.Responsibilities
Job Duty 1 -
Coordinate the application process through response to prospect inquires, scheduling interviews, maintaining applicant records, etc.Job Duty 2 -
Oversee student recruitment/program promotional event preparation.Job Duty 3 -
Supervise/provide advice for students and prospective students regarding assigned program offerings and academic progress.Job Duty 4 -
Prepare and disseminate communications materials regarding programs.Job Duty 5 -
Develop and administer program budget.Job Duty 6 -
Prepare reports related to program performance.Job Duty 7 -
Review program processes and procedures, recommend modifications as appropriate.Job Duty 8 -
May plan and supervise daily staff work activities.Job Duty 9 -
Perform other duties as assignedResponsibilities
The Academic Program Manager I position in the School of Public Policy is responsible for the following:Advise and counsel prospective and enrolled undergraduate students concerning questions and issues regarding various aspects of their academic program, including academic program require registration, permits, overloads, degree petitions, change of major, commencement, curriculum, academic progress, and Institute policyDevelop and maintain course schedule and course room assignments for undergraduate and graduate programsManage and oversee the School of Public Policy mentoring program with first year students, upperclassmen students and alumniManage School of Public Policy alumni outreach, tracking, and event coordinationDevelop and implement career exploration and job search initiatives such as resume review, interview preparation, job placement, and employer relations/outreach effortsPlan and coordinate events for undergraduate program studentsReview and provide input in the undergraduate academic program curriculum processes, proposals, and procedures in collaboration with the Director of Undergraduate StudiesPrepare and disseminate communication materials regarding the undergraduate programParticipate in the undergraduate program recruitment effortsPrepare academic program reports and maintain student records, files, and databasesOther duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Educational RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Academic Affairs, Business Management, Education or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Other Required QualificationsUS citizen or permanent resident
Required ExperienceFive to six years of job related experienceProposed Salary
The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
SKILLSThis job requires knowledge and skills related to educational program management and administration; supervision , customer service, oral and written communications; organization; multi-tasking; maintaining accounting records; and, use of basic and specialized computer applications.Apply Before Date
Candidates are encouraged to apply by October 1, 2024 for full consideration; however, the position will remain posted until filledContact Information
Questions about the position may be directed to Cassidy Sugimoto (sugimoto@gatech.edu).USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.Equal Employment Opportunity
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).Background Check
Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening
Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.About Georgia TechGeorgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.Georgia Tech's Mission and ValuesGeorgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:1. Students are our top priority.2. We strive for excellence.3. We thrive on diversity.4. We celebrate collaboration.5. We champion innovation.6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.8. We act ethically.9. We are responsible stewards.Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.Location
Atlanta, GADepartment Information
The School of Public Policy (http://spp.gatech.edu/) has 63 faculty members and we instruct students in undergraduate, masters, and Ph.D. programs. Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with great economic and cultural strengths. The Institute is a member of the University System of Georgia, the Georgia Research Alliance, and the Association of American Universities. Georgia Tech prides itself on its technology resources, interdisciplinary research and collaborations, and high-quality student body.Job Summary
Oversee administrative and logistical support to assigned degreed and/or non-degreed academic program offerings of an Institute academic unit. Facilitate the various actions required to successfully offer and conduct academic programs. These actions may range from student recruitment and retention to program development. May be responsible for setting employee goals, assessing performance and providing feedback and making pay recommendations. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: academic administrators, faculty members, prospective students, enrolled students. This position typically will advise and counsel: prospects, students. This position will supervise: May supervise academic advising and administrative staff members.Responsibilities
Job Duty 1 -
Coordinate the application process through response to prospect inquires, scheduling interviews, maintaining applicant records, etc.Job Duty 2 -
Oversee student recruitment/program promotional event preparation.Job Duty 3 -
Supervise/provide advice for students and prospective students regarding assigned program offerings and academic progress.Job Duty 4 -
Prepare and disseminate communications materials regarding programs.Job Duty 5 -
Develop and administer program budget.Job Duty 6 -
Prepare reports related to program performance.Job Duty 7 -
Review program processes and procedures, recommend modifications as appropriate.Job Duty 8 -
May plan and supervise daily staff work activities.Job Duty 9 -
Perform other duties as assignedResponsibilities
The Academic Program Manager I position in the School of Public Policy is responsible for the following:Advise and counsel prospective and enrolled undergraduate students concerning questions and issues regarding various aspects of their academic program, including academic program require registration, permits, overloads, degree petitions, change of major, commencement, curriculum, academic progress, and Institute policyDevelop and maintain course schedule and course room assignments for undergraduate and graduate programsManage and oversee the School of Public Policy mentoring program with first year students, upperclassmen students and alumniManage School of Public Policy alumni outreach, tracking, and event coordinationDevelop and implement career exploration and job search initiatives such as resume review, interview preparation, job placement, and employer relations/outreach effortsPlan and coordinate events for undergraduate program studentsReview and provide input in the undergraduate academic program curriculum processes, proposals, and procedures in collaboration with the Director of Undergraduate StudiesPrepare and disseminate communication materials regarding the undergraduate programParticipate in the undergraduate program recruitment effortsPrepare academic program reports and maintain student records, files, and databasesOther duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Educational RequirementsBachelor's Degree in Academic Affairs, Business Management, Education or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Other Required QualificationsUS citizen or permanent resident
Required ExperienceFive to six years of job related experienceProposed Salary
The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
SKILLSThis job requires knowledge and skills related to educational program management and administration; supervision , customer service, oral and written communications; organization; multi-tasking; maintaining accounting records; and, use of basic and specialized computer applications.Apply Before Date
Candidates are encouraged to apply by October 1, 2024 for full consideration; however, the position will remain posted until filledContact Information
Questions about the position may be directed to Cassidy Sugimoto (sugimoto@gatech.edu).USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.Equal Employment Opportunity
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).Background Check
Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening