Program Manager

Temple University; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Tuition remission

Retirement plan

Job summary

Temple University is seeking a Program Manager for the Leadership & Career Studies program within the College of Education. This role provides strategic oversight, ensures regulatory compliance, and leads a multidisciplinary team to support students with intellectual disabilities.

It also manages billing, data, and advising services throughout the program. The position emphasizes person-centered planning, program quality, and active recruitment and collaboration with schools, families, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of inclusive higher education programs for young adults with disabilities.
• Ability to promote inclusion and diversity aligned with Temple's mission.
• Experience working with families of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Familiarity with office software and accessible communication practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and day-to-day administration of the L&CS program.
• Ensure compliance with county, state, and PA waiver regulations.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team and support professional growth.
• Manage billing compliance, data accuracy, and documentation.
• Uphold provider qualifications with DBHIDS/ODP.
• Recruit and enroll students; coordinate Destiny One platform.
• Plan information sessions, orientations, and school visits.
• Coordinate with external agencies to advance program goals.

Skills

Inclusive Higher Education knowledge

Plain language communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Computer software proficiency

Education

Master's degree in related field

Four years of relevant higher education or disability services experience

Tools

Background checks knowledge

Job description

Temple University's College of Education issearchingfora Program Manager.

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:

• A hybrid work schedule
• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 11 Paid Holidays (including the day after Thanksgiving & winter break)
• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
• A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Salary Grade: T26

Learnmoreaboutthe"T"salary structure here:

https://careers.temple.edu/sites/careers/files/documents/T_Salary_Structure.pdf

Salary Range: $49,250 - $73,000

Program Summary

The Leadership & Career Studies (L&CS) at Temple University is a four-year certificate program for young adults with intellectual disability or intellectual disability and autism, housed in the Institute on Disabilities in the College of Education and Human Development. L&CS offers an authentic college experience while developing our students' academic abilities, career aspirations, community engagement, and self-determination.

The Leadership and Career Studies Program Manager provides the strategic oversight and day-to-day administration of the L&CS program, ensuring full compliance with county, state, and Pennsylvania waiver system regulations. This role leads a multidisciplinary team-including the Coordinator of Student Supports, Coordinator of Academic Relations, Career Development Specialist, and Graduate Research Assistant-directing their work and supporting their professional growth and performance.

The Program Manager champions person-centered planning for all students and maintains program quality by developing goals. and monitoring Quality Plans for the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP). Responsibilities include managing billing compliance, maintaining accurate program data and documentation, and upholding provider qualifications through Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disabilities Services (DBHIDS) and ODP, and ensures a high standard of advising services for all L&CS students.

A key component of this role is student recruitment and enrollment. The Program Manager networks regionally with teachers, transition coordinators, prospective students, and families; manages the application process through the Destiny One platform; and plans and facilitates prospective student interview days, new student and peer mentor orientation, annual information sessions, and high school group visits. The Program Manager also coordinates with external agencies and partners to advance program goals.

Education and Experience

Master's degree and at least four years of directly-related experience in higher education, special education, or educational supports and service programs for individuals with disabilities. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of Inclusive Higher Education programs for young adults with intellectual disability or intellectual disability and autism.
• Values consistent with the vision and mission of the Institute on Disabilities to promote the inclusion of all people of diverse cultures and abilities. (https://disabilities.temple.edu/about)
• Experience working with organizations serving family members of individuals with intellectual disability.
• Working knowledge of all applicable computer software and applicable professional principles.
• Working knowledge of basic accessible communication, e.g., plain language.

Required Background Checks & Clearances

• PA Child Abuse Clearance
• FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
• PA State Police Criminal Background Check

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement

In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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