Program Lead, Academic Opportunity Programs

University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester seeks a Manager, Academic Opp Programs to oversee multiple student-based opportunity programs and provide college guidance. You will design curricula, develop budgets, supervise staff, and engage with faculty and stakeholders to advance underrepresented and first-generation students.

This role emphasizes grant management, program evaluation, and public relations support, with teaching seminars and workshops as needed.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience in an academic setting.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience designing curricula and managing grants (federally funded).

Responsibilities

• Oversees operation of multiple student programs and provides college guidance.
• Designs and develops program components and curricula.
• Plans and controls program budget and supervises staff.
• Supports underrepresented or first-generation students.
• Advices students, participates in committees and maintains stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Program management

Budgeting

Leadership

Student counseling

Public relations

Education

Master's degree

Job description

The University of Rochester seeks a Manager, Academic Opp Programs to oversee multiple student-based opportunity programs and provide college guidance. You will design curricula, develop budgets, supervise staff, and engage with faculty and stakeholders to advance underrepresented and first-generation students.

This role emphasizes grant management, program evaluation, and public relations support, with teaching seminars and workshops as needed.