Program Manager - Parent and Family Programs

Kennesaw State University; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

13 paid holidays

Vacation

Tuition waiver

Wellness options

Job summary

Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA, seeks a Program Manager for Parent and Family Programs. The role develops and operates campus parent/family initiatives across multiple campuses, with budget and communications duties; requires a Bachelor's and 3 years of related experience, offering a salary around $58,000 annually.

The position includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, holidays, retirement plans and tuition waiver, and may involve travel up to 24%.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to contribute to the development and execution of short- and long-term departmental goals.
• Ability to independently identify problems and implement effective solutions.
• Experience developing engaging web and social media content.
• Proficient with graphic design tools such as Adobe Express, Adobe Creative Suite, and Canva.

Responsibilities

• Develops, prepares, coordinates and implements assigned programs.
• Manages and facilitates department communications including program marketing, website creation, mobile applications and social media.
• Serves as liaison and communicates with academic divisions, colleges and departments.
• May assist in developing, monitoring and managing budget processes.
• Manages event planning, marketing and logistics.
• Interprets, evaluates, develops and implements policies and procedures.
• Creates, administers, and analyzes assessment programs.
• Facilitates program components, post-program evaluation and operational reporting.
• Assists with developing new programming.
• Prepares operational reports and analysis to inform center-level reporting and decision-making.
• May supervise assigned staff and/or student assistants.

Skills

Program management

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Time management

Stakeholder relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Program Manager - Parent and Family Programs

Job ID: 303138

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives throughacademic excellence, innovative research, strong communitypartnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University isone of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. Withgrowing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand ourinstitutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia.We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoraldegrees to empower over 50,000 students to become thought leaders,lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Ourentrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division Iathletics draw students from throughout the region and from morethan 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrantculture, career opportunities,rich benefits, and valuesof respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, andaccountability make us an employer of choice. We are part ofthe University System ofGeorgia. We are searching for talented people to joinKennesaw State University in our vision. Come TakeFlight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for JobResponsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 SouthMarietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Department Information

Department Specific Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Plans and runs programs, events, and services that engage andsupport parents and families on both the Kennesaw and Mariettacampuses, with special attention to building strong ties withfamilies connected to the Marietta campus.
2. Manages the Owl Family Hub to enhance communication withparents, families, and student supporters by sharing personalizednewsletters, campus updates, student progress, and financialinformation.
3. Gives presentations to promote Parent & Family programs andinitiatives.
4. Handles daily administrative tasks, including processingpurchase requests and reimbursements, as needed.
5. Manages the department¿s Pcard, cash, and credit card inaccordance with university policies

Department Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven ability to contribute to the development and execution ofshort- and long-term departmental goals
• Ability to independently identify problems and implement effectivesolutions
• Previous experience developing engaging web and social mediacontent
• Proficient in graphic design tools such as Adobe Express, AdobeCreative Suite, and Canva to create engaging and visually appealingmaterials

Job Summary

Develops, organizes and implements comprehensive programs in theassigned college, department and/or unit. Responsible forpreparing and organizing programs and activities. Promotesprograms internal and external to the university and evaluateseffectiveness. Ensures programs comply with university andUSG policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develops, prepares, coordinates and implements assignedprograms
2. Manages and facilitates department communications includingprogram marketing, website creation, mobile applications and socialmedia
3. Serves as liaison and communicates with academic divisions,colleges and departments
4. May assist in developing, monitoring and managing budgetprocesses
5. Manages event planning, marketing and logistics
6. Interprets, evaluates, develops and implements policies andprocedures
7. Creates, administers, and analyzes assessment programs
8. Facilitates program components, post-program evaluation andoperational reporting
9. Assists with developing new programming
10. Prepares operational reports and analysis to informcenter-level reporting and decision-making
11. May supervise assigned staff and/or student assistants

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of highereducation in related field

Required Experience

Three (3) years of related work experience

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of highereducation in a related field

Preferred Experience

Previous experience managing large-scale programs and events

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary is $58,000 per year. Offers are basedon relevant experience. Comprehensive benefits include Medical,Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirementplans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more! Visit https://hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits/index.php

Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and actively contributeto the creation and implementation of short and long-rangedepartment goals; the ability to manage multiple tasks andeffectively prioritize among competing needs
• Ability to creatively problem solve and independently initiate anddevelop action plan for addressing identified issues
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative workingrelationships with key campus stakeholders
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meetingassigned deadlines

Skills

• Excellent project management skills;
• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving,independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal andwritten), time management, project management and presentationskills
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated withthe position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
• Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25institutions of higher education and learning as well as the SystemOffice. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence,Accountability, and Respect.These values serve as thefoundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USGcommunity member is responsible for demonstrating and upholdingthese standards.More details on the USG Statement of CoreValues and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated inBoard Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom foundon-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an EqualEmployment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed tomaintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work andstudy. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law,Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the Universityprohibits harassment of or discrimination against any personbecause of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment,pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexualorientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity ornational origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, orveteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community oncampus, in connection with a University program or activity, or ina manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSUcommunity.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaintunder the provisions of this policy, students, employees,applicants for employment or admission or other third partiesshould contact the Office of Institutional Equity at EnglishBuilding, Suite 225, [e-mail].

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.

This position has financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education
• Credit

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy,all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminalbackground investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclosecriminal record history during the initial screening process andprior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants forpositions of trust with screening results which confirm adisqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualifiedfrom employment eligibility

All applicants are required to include professional referencesas part of their application process. Some positions may requireadditional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report,credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification ofacademic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf