Program Manager, Interdisciplinary Graduate and Professional Education and Learning

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); Vor Ort; USD 58.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Ohio State University is seeking a Program Manager for Interdisciplinary Graduate and Professional Education and Learning within the Sustainability Institute. You will manage graduate and professional sustainability programs, advise students, and recruit for the MES program while collaborating with SI leadership and faculties to shape admissions, curricula, and student engagement.

You will also develop professional development opportunities and build partnerships with internal and external

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience in program management, student advising, recruitment, and engagement with sustainability initiatives.
• Knowledge of university policies, procedures, and student services; experience with diverse student populations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Aufgaben

• Advise prospective and current students in interdisciplinary sustainability programs.
• Recruit students for the MES program and other interdisciplinary sustainability programs.
• Collaborate with Graduate School on admissions, degree requirements, and curriculum development.
• Develop pathways for job placement and engagement of graduate/professional students.
• Complete special projects for SI education initiatives and related duties.

Kenntnisse

Program management

Student advising

Recruitment

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Program Manager, Interdisciplinary Graduate and Professional Education and Learning Department: Academic Affairs Administration | Sustainability Institute

Serves as the Program Manager for Interdisciplinary Graduate and Professional Education and Learning, as a part of the Sustainability Institute (SI). Manages graduate and professional sustainability programs facilitated by the Sustainability Institute with guidance from the SI Director of Education and Learning, SI Director, Sustainability Education and Learning Committee (SELC) and other associated faculty leadership teams. Advises prospective and current students in interdisciplinary sustainability graduate degree and degree enhancement programs, including the Master of Energy Sustainability (MES) program. Recruits students for the MES program and other interdisciplinary graduate/professional sustainability programs or degree enhancements. Provides professional development and training opportunities to students with interests in sustainable energy careers with guidance from the MES leadership team. Collaborates with sustainability education faculty and the Graduate School on strategic planning efforts related to admissions, degree requirements and completion, developing pathways for job placement, development of new curricula and specialization pathways for existing programs, and sustainability-related student engagement opportunities to graduate and professional students. Builds strong partnerships with sustainability education faculty leadership and key internal and external partners. Creates program resources and materials; assists with program assessment and tracking. Reports to the SI Director of Education and Learning. Completes special projects for SI education initiatives and other duties as assigned.

Serves as the Program Manager for Interdisciplinary Graduate and Professional Education and Learning, as a part of the Sustainability Institute (SI). Manages graduate and professional sustainability programs facilitated by the Sustainability Institute with guidance from the SI Director of Education and Learning, SI Director, Sustainability Education and Learning Committee (SELC) and other associated faculty leadership teams. Advises prospective and current students in interdisciplinary sustainability graduate degree and degree enhancement programs, including the Master of Energy Sustainability (MES) program. Recruits students for the MES program and other interdisciplinary graduate/professional sustainability programs or degree enhancements. Provides professional development and training opportunities to students with interests in sustainable energy careers with guidance from the MES leadership team.

Collaborates with sustainability education faculty and the Graduate School on strategic planning efforts related to admissions, degree requirements and completion, developing pathways for job placement, development of new curricula and specialization pathways for existing programs, and sustainability-related student engagement opportunities to graduate and professional students. Builds strong partnerships with sustainability education faculty leadership and key internal and external partners.

Creates program resources and materials; assists with program assessment and tracking. Completes special projects for SI education initiatives and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum 4 years of experience

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in program management, student advising, recruitment, and engagement, with a particular focus on sustainability-related initiatives and concepts.
• Knowledge of university policies, procedures, and student support services, with experience working effectively with diverse student populations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity and the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders to achieve shared goals.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage competing deadlines, and maintain high-quality work under pressure.
• Strong commitment to customer service, relationship building, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
  Experience working with faculty and staff to manage academic programs and with interdisciplinary sustainability learning programs, particularly at the graduate level
• Experience working with student admissions and providing student recruitment presentations
• Strong interest in sustainability education and experience working with faculty from multiple disciplinary areas;
• Experience working with faculty to identify and meet program goals, experience creating and executing student programming.
  

The target hiring range for this job profile is $57,700 - $75,000. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

Function - Academic AdministrationSub Function - Academic Program ServicesBand - Individual Contributor - SpecializedLevel - S3Location:Smith Laboratory (0065)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40Shift:First ShiftFinal candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.