Program Manager, Ed. & Engagement

Oregon Health & Science University; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Program Manager for Learner Diversity Education and Engagement to enhance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within the academic environment. This role involves developing educational programs, managing a dedicated team, and collaborating with various stakeholders to support historically marginalized populations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and relationship-building skills, along with a commitment to fostering an inclusive atmosphere. Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to transformative change and community service, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the learner experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in student training and development.
• Ability to work with diverse communities and populations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement educational programs for OHSU learners.
• Manage a team supporting diversity education initiatives.

Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Change Leadership

Emotional Intelligence

Presentation Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) has an enduring commitment to excellence in education, research and scholarship, clinical practice and community service as Oregon’s only public academic health center. We are seeking multiple perspectives and listening to more voices – including those of our learners – to tackle health disparities, better serve all people and improve the climate of inclusion, respect and wellness in our community. Committed to public service, we are guided by the needs of Oregonians, while sharing our knowledge and expertise well beyond.

The OHSU Center for Learner Diversity and Inclusion (CLDI) reports to the OHSU Office of the Provost, within the academic mission. The CLDI strives to be a campus leader and asset in creating, sustaining, and supporting a campus community that prioritizes and promotes inclusive excellence. The CLDI’s mission is to serve as an institutional access point for resources, support, and expertise that enhances diversity, equity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging at OHSU. The CLDI’s work centers students and the student experience, and the team is committed to cultivating relationships across campus, creating educational solutions, and serving as a catalyst to interrogate policies, practices, and procedures with a goal of building institutional capacity for transformative change.

This position reports to the Associate Vice Provost for the Center for Learner Diversity and Inclusion. The Program Manager (PM) for Learner Diversity Education and Engagement (PM for LDEE) serves as an institution wide resource to support the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) focused education and engagement of the learner community at OHSU.

This position is responsible for the development and implementation of educational and engagement programs and initiatives for OHSU learners that support OHSU diversity education and engagement strategies and goals. The position is responsible for managing a team focused on the management and support of existing and emergent programmatic efforts and initiatives designed to support OHSU learners.

The PM for LDEE works collaboratively with learners, faculty, and staff from across campus to sustain an inclusive academic environment by supporting the personal and professional development of learners from historically marginalized populations and by leading initiatives that increase cultural competency and DEIB awareness within OHSU.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5 years of experience working with students, including in a training and development capacity.
• Experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully work in partnership in an academic or healthcare environment.
• Experience working with student and program development.
• Experience working with a variety of diverse communities or populations (disability, historically marginalized, first generation, etc.).
• Knowledge of the prevailing and emerging trends in higher education.
• Knowledge and application of evidence-based practices and theoretical models of DEIB programming and training.
• Ability to undertake multiple priorities concurrently, ability to self-prioritize, and to consistently meet due dates and timelines.
• Ability in communication and influencing skills, and relationship building/management skills.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to facilitate groups and group process.
• Strong stand-up presentation/training skills.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with faculty and faculty candidates through the recruitment process.
• Professionalism and customer service disposition.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-centered work environment and provide expert support to internal groups in a timely manner
• Working knowledge of personal software packages to prepare correspondence, as well as create and generate spreadsheets and reports, as described above.
• High level of integrity
• Change leadership skills
• Tolerance for ambiguity

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in higher education, counseling, ethnic studies, sociology, or other related field.
• Experience working with diverse students in a university setting.
• Experience with supervision of professional staff.

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