Program Manager 2

Augusta University; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition Assistance Program

Earned vacation time

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Augusta University is seeking a Program Manager 2 for the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing program. This role involves managing the operational and promotional aspects while collaborating with the PhD Program Director.

You will develop new ideas for the program, assist in budget maintenance, and ensure effective communication with stakeholders. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience. Preferred skills include web design and strong interpersonal capabilities.

The position offers a full-time schedule with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with three years experience in an academic or related setting.
• Skilled in web design and prior experience in a higher education, academic or health sciences setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, self‑motivated with good problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new ideas and procedures related to the PhD program.
• Ensure accuracy in degree track‑specific information that is collected, maintained, and reported.
• Assist in the maintenance of the PhD program budget.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Job description

Program Manager 2

Job ID: 299199

Location:
Augusta University, Aug Univ CON Augusta Campus

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Job Summary

This position has responsibility for managing the operational and promotional aspects of the Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) program. The Program Manager is responsible to the Chair of Nursing Science Department and PhD Program Director.

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with PhD Program Director, develop new ideas and procedures related to the PhD program. Maintain knowledge of all aspects of the program and communicate effectively with applicants, students, and other stakeholders. Provide and ensure resource support.
• Communicate course information (course number, title, and CRN) to students for semester registration, assess registration progress, and facilitate registration completion.
• Ensure accuracy in degree track‑specific information that is collected, maintained, and reported.
• Assist in the maintenance of the PhD program budget, and initiate all supply orders.
• Manage information related to the PhD program including associated databases (e.g. DegreeWorks, QuickBase, Excel), student/applicant information software programs (e.g. Banner, Crystal Reports, and WebXtender) as well as maintain filing systems for programmatic documents. Develop systems for real‑time data retrieval.
• Provide administrative support for the PhD Program committees. Attend meetings, create agendas, prepare handouts, transcribe minutes and distribute to committee members. Maintain committee files. Collaborate with the Committee Chairs to plan and execute meetings.
• Work with appropriate CON team members to develop and implement strategies to recruit a qualified and varied student population and reach enrollment goals. Create PhD program‑related materials and participate as the recruitment representative as required. Work with CON Communications Strategist to ensure that program‑related web content and recruitment materials are up to date. Collaborate with the team members to plan for and participate in student orientation.
• Monitor and track PhD program and student outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with CON Departments and Units. Attend assigned meetings and events as needed (Convocation, CON Information Sessions, Family Day, etc.).
• Provide and participate in cross training with other Program Managers. Maintain an accurate and up to date desk reference for all job duties and responsibilities.
• Collaborate with Center for Nursing Research (CNR) and provide administrative support for PhD faculty and student grant‑related activities.
• Complete course‑specific information of courses offered in the degree track for the semester Course Offering (COF) Process.
• Other duties/CON events as designated by Department Chair of Nursing Science and PhD Program Director.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with three years experience in an academic or related setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skilled in web design and prior experience in a higher education, academic or health sciences setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, self‑motivated with good problem‑solving skills.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Abilities: Excellent customer service, interpersonal, multi‑tasking, organizational and verbal/written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and other computer software/databases. Testing will be required to determine actual proficiency of office software and procedures. Additional testing will be conducted to determine advanced competency levels of writing abilities.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines despite often interruptions, maintain confidentiality, keep accurate records and make independent decisions.
• Skills: Self‑directed individual, demonstrated proactive initiative, critical thinking, adaptability to change, and ability to exercise independent judgment and action. Skilled in project management methodology and appropriate software packages.

Shift / Salary / Benefits

• Shift: Days/M-F
• Pay Band: 8
• Salary: Minimum $21.83/hour (salary to be commensurate with qualifications within the established range)
• Recruitment Period: 5/28/26 – Until Filled
• Benefits: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Tuition Assistance Program available for full‑time employees employed with the institution more than six months.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and/or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post‑secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer‑friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.