Program Manager, COMLS Student Affairs Operations

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Ottawa Hills (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toledo in Ohio is seeking a Program Manager for COMLS Student Affairs Operations to lead medical student programs, services and office operations, including ceremonies and absences, and to guide student professional development through career events.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and proven experience in career advising within higher education, with strong skills in Blackboard, MS Office, and portals used in medical education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent combination of education/experience (4+ years).
• Experience providing career advising information in higher education.
• Experience designing career advising resources via Blackboard and other media.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet Explorer, and desktop publishing software.
• Knowledge of University of Toledo policies is strongly preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently with initiative.
• Experience with higher education portals or medical education portals preferred.
• Must be student-centered and handle stress professionally.
• Must be flexible and able to manage multiple high-priority demands.
• Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical student programs and transition ceremonies.
• Oversee medical student services and office operations, including approval of excused absences and career advising programming.
• Oversee student professional development through career events.

Skills

Career advising

Higher education experience

Curriculum design

Content creation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Internet Explorer

Desktop publishing software

Blackboard

Job description

Title: Program Manager, COMLS Student AffairsOperations

Department Org: Student Affairs - 108030

Employee Classification: J1 - Salaried Full Time HSC

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: HSC S

Shift: 1

Job Description: Provides leadership for the Office of Student Affairs with primarymanagement responsibilities in the areas of I) medical studentprograms and transition ceremonies, 2) medical student services andoffice operations, including approval of excused absences, careeradvising programming, maintenance of medical student rosters, and3) student professional development through oversight of careerevents

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required or a combination of education andexperience in lieu of higher education will be considered (fouryears or more).
• Experience in providing career advising information within highereducation required?
• Experience designing and implementing career advising resources,including coursework (example would be M1-M4 curriculum) throughBlackboard, websites and other media.
• Competency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,Outlook, Internet Explorer, and Desktop publishing softwarerequired.
• Knowledge and experience with The University of Toledo, HSC, andCOM policies, procedures, and practices is stronglypreferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to be sensitive to theneeds and concerns or students, faculty, and staff.
• Must be well organized and able to work independently, possessing ahigh degree of initiative and motivation
• Experience with higher education portals or medical educationportals are preferred
• Must be student-centered and handle stressful situations in aprofessional manner.
• Must be flexible and able to manage multiple high prioritydemands
• Must possess excellent written, verbal and communicationskills

Conditions of Employment: To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, theUniversity of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employmenthealth screening requirements for the University of Toledo HealthScience Campus Medical Center will include drug and other requiredhealth screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. TheUniversity of Toledo does not discriminate in employment,educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color,religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation,gender identity and expression, military or veteran status,disability, familial status, or political affiliation. The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the bestand brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect. The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation tocomplete this application, or for testing or interviewing, pleasecontact HR Compliance at [e-mail] or419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request. Computer access is available at most public libraries and at theOffice of Human Resources located in the Center for AdministrativeSupport on the UToledo Main Campus.

Advertised: 13 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 30 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time