Hybrid Program Director II: Strategy & Operations Lead

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Program Director II to direct and manage complex, school-wide programs and strategic initiatives supporting the Dean of the School of Nursing. The role operates independently, emphasizing confidentiality and alignment with the School’s mission and priorities.

Responsibilities include program development, fiscal oversight, performance measurement, and coordination with executives to guide enterprise-level execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; five years of related experience; work experience may not substitute education.
• Master's degree preferred; leadership and related experience in program/project management or professional development.
• PMP or equivalent project management qualification preferred; governance and compliance experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Directs Dean's Office projects and school-wide initiatives, including planning, implementation, tracking, reporting and evaluation.
• Establishes program objectives, priorities, timelines, performance measures and deliverables; monitors progress and recommends corrective actions.
• Collaborates with the Director of Strategic Projects to align priorities and coordinate enterprise-level execution.
• Develops, implements and maintains standard operating procedures; monitors compliance and leads process-improvement initiatives.
• Provides leadership and coaching for administrative staff; coordinates onboarding and cross-training.
• Manages multiple projects, committees, task forces and working groups related to strategic planning and faculty development.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Strategic planning

Communications

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in Business or related field

PMP certification or equivalent

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Program Director II to direct and manage complex, school-wide programs and strategic initiatives supporting the Dean of the School of Nursing. The role operates independently, emphasizing confidentiality and alignment with the School’s mission and priorities.

Responsibilities include program development, fiscal oversight, performance measurement, and coordination with executives to guide enterprise-level execution.