Academic Physical Therapy Program Manager

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University Sargent College seeks a Program Manager for the Academic Physical Therapy program on the Charles River Campus. Under the Chair, you will provide complex administrative support to enhance experiences for prospective and current students.

You will manage student course evaluations, disseminate program information, plan events like orientation and open houses, oversee graduate admissions data, supervise work-study students, and help ensure accreditation compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 1-3 years in higher education or healthcare administration.
• Ability to learn accreditation policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Knowledge of patient record management and handling confidential information.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication with decision making, analytical and project management skills.
• Supervisory experience leading teams.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Capacity to manage multiple programs and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced academic environment.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex administrative support to the Academic Physical Therapy department.
• Serve as department lead for all PT program students and respond to questions from current and prospective students.
• Manage student course evaluations and draft/disseminate program information.
• Plan and manage annual events: orientation, open houses, and class events.
• Oversee graduate admissions processes and track degree completion data.
• Supervise up to five work-study students.
• Support accreditation and certification compliance.

Skills

Accreditation knowledge

Patient record management

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Supervisory experience

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Operational prioritization

Independent work ethic

Planning and organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Boston University Sargent College seeks a Program Manager for the Academic Physical Therapy program on the Charles River Campus. Under the Chair, you will provide complex administrative support to enhance experiences for prospective and current students.

You will manage student course evaluations, disseminate program information, plan events like orientation and open houses, oversee graduate admissions data, supervise work-study students, and help ensure accreditation compliance.