PROGRAM DIRECTOR II

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

Program Director II

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Under minimal supervision, to direct and manage complex, school-wide programs and strategic initiatives supporting the Dean of the School of Nursing. To operate with a high degree of independence, professionalism and confidentiality in support of the School’s mission and strategic priorities. To provide program development, administration, project oversight, strategic planning and operational leadership. To establish program objectives, timelines and performance measures and monitor outcomes. To manage programmatic fiscal activities, budgets, expenditures, travel and related administrative processes. To develop and implement operational systems, standard operating procedures and process improvements. To provide functional leadership to administrative staff, including direct oversight of the Project Manager II. To collaborate with School leadership to align project portfolios and support enterprise-level execution.

To conduct research, data analysis and needs assessments and prepare reports, dashboards, presentations and recommendations supporting strategic decision-making. To coordinate committees, task forces, searches, events and special initiatives. To interpret and communicate University and School policies and support compliance with applicable guidelines. To represent the Dean and serve as a liaison with faculty, staff, students, senior leadership and external stakeholders. To prepare confidential correspondence, executive-level materials and formal communications on behalf of the Dean. May assist with grants, manuscripts, endowments, faculty affairs and other School priorities.

• 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 and other leaders to align priorities and coordinate enterprise-level execution.
• Develops, implements and maintains standard operating procedures; monitors compliance and leads operational and process-improvement initiatives.
• Provides functional leadership, coaching and performance input for the Project Manager II and other administrative staff; coordinates onboarding and cross-training.
• Manages multiple projects, committees, task forces and working groups related to strategic planning, faculty development, retention and professional growth.
• Analyzes data, conducts research and needs assessments, and prepares reports, dashboards and recommendations supporting strategic decisions.
• Prepares confidential correspondence, reports, presentations, spreadsheets, databases, manuscripts and executive-level communications.
• Coordinates processes involving travel, budgets, expenditures, human resources matters and administrative compliance; provides financial information and reports as needed.
• Supports faculty affairs activities, including Promotion and Tenure processes, emeritus appointments, endowments and faculty or student matters.
• Coordinates School of Nursing search committee processes to promote consistency and compliance across departments.
• Interprets and communicates University and School policies to faculty, staff and students.
• Represents the Dean with internal and external stakeholders and supports executive committees, events and special initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Range: $ 60,835 - $98,855

Bachelor's degree in a related field and five (5) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Master's degree in a Business or related field, and (3) years of leadership and related experience in program and project management, and/or professional development preferred.

Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management qualification preferred.

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Job Category

Professional & Managerial

Organization

340000000 School of Nursing Dean's Office

Employee Status

Regular

Shift

Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager)

Hybrid Eligible