PROGRAM MANAGER II

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Alabama; On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Program Manager II to lead PreK-12 educational programs and partnerships. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field and five years of experience with children and the arts. The Program Manager will oversee various educational initiatives, ensuring alignment with academic standards. Key responsibilities include program management, budgeting, networking, and event planning. The salary range is $55,000 to $60,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Arts Administration, Fine Arts, or related field.
• Five (5) years of extensive experience with children and the arts.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage large or complex university programs.
• Develop program plans and objectives.
• Supervise small staffs and responsible for long-range planning.
• Handle budgeting, public relations, and grant writing.
• Manage event planning and project oversight.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Job Description – PROGRAM MANAGER II (T235581)

PROGRAM MANAGER II

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Reporting to the ArtPlay Director, this curriculum-based position leads the design, coordination, and implementation of PreK-12 educational programs and partnerships that advance ArtPlay's mission to make the arts accessible and educationally meaningful. The Program Manager II builds and sustains relationships with schools, teaching artists, and community partners while ensuring that all educational initiatives align with academic standards and best practices in arts education. This position oversees programs such as Vocabby's World, Meet the Artist, MTA on the Road, AEIVA Field Trips and Immersions, Day in the Arts, Arts Integration Initiatives, Professional Development Workshops, and the Emerging Arts Educators Mentorship Program.

Responsibilities

• Administratively manage large or complex university programs or multiple programs.
• Provide input in the development of program plan and objectives with responsibility for achieving objectives within defined parameters.
• Typically supervise small staffs and responsible for long‑range planning.
• Budgeting, networking/public relations, technical training and assistance, grant and report writing.
• Handle regulatory responsibilities, contract submissions and identify research funding.
• Handle event planning and oversight of construction projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Range

$55,000 – $60,000

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Education, Arts Administration, Fine Arts, Music, Theatre, Arts, or a related field and five (5) years of extensive experience with children and the arts required. Master’s degree preferred. Work experience may NOT substitute for the education requirement.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Workplace Characteristics

• Courteous
• High level communication

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.