Program Manager II

University of Central Florida; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Employee discounts

Education assistance

Job summary

The University of Central Florida's Office of Undergraduate Studies seeks a Program Manager II to implement the Pegasus Launch Program, a comprehensive transfer student success initiative. The role focuses on leadership, program planning, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination to ensure student pathways to graduation.

This visiting, renewable position is funded by contracts and grants, with a salary range of $64,518 to $80,000 and employment contingent on funding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing federally or state-funded educational programs, including budget oversight.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Pegasus Launch Program.
• Lead student recruitment, engagement, retention, and completion efforts across Pegasus Launch milestones.
• Manage program budgets, grant resources, reporting requirements, and compliance with university and funding agency expectations.
• Supervise program staff, graduate assistants, and student employees.
• Build partnerships with campus units and DirectConnect institutions; organize Pegasus Launch Advisory Board and working groups.
• Direct marketing, communications, outreach, events, and sustainability planning for program growth.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Staff supervision

Budget management

Grant reporting

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Education Management degree

Job description

Office of Undergraduate Studies:

The Office of Undergraduate Studies provides services so that every UCF student has opportunities and educational experiences that prepare them to thrive academically and professionally. Our office delivers on this promise by offering innovative academic programs, serving as a hub for high-impact practices, providing undergraduate research opportunities, and developing campuswide academic policies.

The Opportunity:

UCF's Office of Undergraduate Studies, in collaboration with a campus-wide grant support team, is seeking a Program Manager II to implement the new Pegasus Launch Program. The Pegasus Launch Program is a comprehensive transfer student success program that guides students from transfer planning through graduation by connecting academic pathways, career readiness and High-Impact Practices to support long-term success. If you are a driven, student-centered professional ready to make a lasting impact on transfer student success, we invite you to join Knight Nation and help shape the future — one student pathway at a time.

This is a visiting and renewable position. Visiting positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available. Position will be renewable up to a period of four years.

This is a Contract and Grant (C&G) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the planning, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of the Pegasus Launch Program.
• Lead student recruitment, engagement, retention, and completion efforts across all Pegasus Launch milestones while reviewing participant progress and approving program completers.
• Manage program budgets, grant resources, reporting requirements, and compliance with university and funding agency expectations.
• Actively participate in the recruitment and selection, training, supervision, and performance evaluation of program staff, graduate assistants, and student employees.
• Build and sustain partnerships with campus units, DirectConnect institutions, and other key stakeholders; organize and co-chair the Pegasus Launch Advisory Board and related working groups.
• Direct marketing, communications, outreach, events, and sustainability planning to ensure long-term program growth, impact, and institutionalization beyond the grant period.
• Support other initiatives within the Office of Undergraduate Studies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education Management or relevant field.
• Experience managing a federally or state-funded educational program, including budget oversight, grant reporting, and compliance with funding agency expectations.
• Experience working directly with transfer student populations through academic pathways, advising, student success coaching, or retention programming.
• Familiarity with High-Impact Practices (HIPs) such as undergraduate research, study abroad, internships, or other engaged learning opportunities in a higher education setting.
• Proficiency in program assessment and data-informed decision-making, including collecting, analyzing, and reporting on participant outcomes.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

• The anticipated salary range for this position is $64,518 - $80,000. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.
• This is a visiting and renewable position. Visiting positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available. Position will be renewable up to a period of four years.
• This is a Contract and Grant (C&G) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.
• All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance
• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department Office of Undergraduate Studies

Work Schedule Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM

Type of Appointment Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Expected Salary $64,518.00 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date 10-06-2026-12-00-AM

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

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