Program Manager, School of Engineering

Widener University; Chester (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Widener University is seeking a Program Manager reporting to the Dean of the School of Engineering. The role includes data analysis, budget monitoring, logistical support, and supervision of office operations, along with directing outreach, recruitment, retention, orientation, and senior projects for the school.

The position requires strong analytical and communication skills, experience with budgets and data, and the ability to coordinate content for campaigns and publications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• 3+ years of experience in program coordination/marketing or relevant work.
• Strong analytical skills and effective communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Adobe Photoshop, SPSS or Qualtrics preferred.
• Ability to write external publications and speeches with clarity.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; able to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor budgets; provide analysis for planning.
• Provide monthly budget updates to the Dean.
• Supervise logistics for events, including setup, marketing and support.
• Analyze data to support accreditation standards.
• Write content promoting faculty and student achievements.
• Oversee facilities and maintenance projects; support labs and offices.
• Plan outreach and recruitment programs and major school events.
• Coordinate email campaigns and website/social media content with University Relations.
• Ensure compliance with university policies; liaise with university offices.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Multitasking

Website content support

Social media content management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in business/marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Photoshop

SPSS

Qualtrics

Job description

Widener University is currently seeking a Program Manager reporting to the Dean, School of Engineering. This role will be responsible for data analysis, budget monitoring, logistical support along with supervisory and office operations. The Program Manager will also direct operational aspects of outreach, recruitment, retention, orientation, senior projects, and other activities for the school.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

Essential Duties:

• Manage and monitor budgets and provide analysis for purposes of planning.
• Provide monthly budget updates to the Dean.
• Supervise logistics for various events including set up, marketing, and support.
• Manage and analyze data in support of meeting accreditation standards.
• Write content for the promotion of faculty and student achievements in traditional and digital media.
• Oversee facilities, including laboratories, offices, and common areas, as well as managing maintenance and upgrade projects.
• Plan and develop strategies focused on outreach and recruitment programs and major school events.
• Implement new and evaluate existing techniques for the marketing of the School of Engineering to enhance the yield of outreach and recruitment initiatives.
• Communicate with high schools, community colleges and others to promote Widener engineering programs.
• Work as a liaison to the university offices; ensuring compliance with university policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and prepare content for email campaigns, website content, blogs, factsheets, flysheets, postcards and social media in conjunction with University Relations.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Update digital display monitors using BrightAuthor; event photography, video, and social media coverage.
• Perform background research as needed for grants and projects.
• Work with others in departments and across campus to achieve goals.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or directed to support departmental needs and align with the mission, values and goals of the School of Engineering and Widener University.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required):

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Three (3+) years of experience in program coordination, program marketing, office operations or relevant work experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Competency in Microsoft Ofce suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher)
• Experience in the use of packages such as Adobe Photoshop, SPSS, Qualtrics, or equivalent.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills including the ability to write external publications and speeches.
• Effective organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience supporting professional websites and managing professional social media content.

Preferred:

• Master's degree in business, marketing, or related field.
• Expertise with the manipulation of different forms and modes of graphic images, text, and notations.
• Supervision of support staff or those in non-academic roles.
• Work experience in higher education, preferably in program coordination, marketing, technical office support, or other.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS:

• Position is based in a standard office, laboratory and classroom environment.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required to meet operational needs, support special events, projects, or critical deadlines.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position, either seated or standing, for extended periods utilizing computer.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, and move materials or equipment weighing more than 10 pounds.
• Ability to be mobile between workstation and various campus buildings and all locations in the building.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

Some positions may be eligible for a hybrid or remote work arrangement that may include a partially or fully remote work location, consistent with Widener's Flexible Work policy.

Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, and experiential learning are key components of Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.

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