Program Manager, Interdisciplinary Graduate and Professional Education and Learning

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a Program Manager for Interdisciplinary Graduate and Professional Education and Learning within the Sustainability Institute. You will oversee sustainability-focused graduate and professional programs and coordinate with SI leadership and the Graduate School to align admissions, curricula, and career pathways.

You will advise students, recruit MES participants, and develop opportunities for career-ready skill development in sustainable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Demonstrated experience in program management, student advising, recruitment, and engagement, with focus on sustainability initiatives.
• Knowledge of university policies, procedures, and student support services; experience with diverse student populations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated curiosity and collaboration with stakeholders to achieve goals.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Program Manager for Interdisciplinary Graduate and Professional Education and Learning within the Sustainability Institute.
• Manages graduate and professional sustainability programs with guidance from SI leadership.
• Advises prospective and current students in interdisciplinary sustainability programs including MES.
• Recruits students for MES and other sustainability programs.
• Provides professional development and training opportunities to students interested in sustainable energy careers.
• Collaborates with faculty and Graduate School on admissions, degree requirements, curricula, and job placement pathways.
• Builds partnerships with internal and external stakeholders; creates program resources and materials.
• Reports to the SI Director of Education and Learning and completes special projects as assigned.

Skills

Program management

Student advising

Recruitment

Engagement with students

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title

Program Manager, Interdisciplinary Graduate and Professional Education and Learning

Department

Academic Affairs Administration | Sustainability Institute

Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Required Qualifications

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

Salary

The target hiring range for this job profile is $57,700 - $75,000.

Benefits

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

Location

Smith Laboratory (0065)

Employment Details

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift

Band: Individual Contributor

Specialized Level: S3

Function: Academic Administration

Sub Function: Academic Program Services

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Equal Opportunity

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

Company Culture

As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.