Program Manager, Student Success & Equity

University of Rochester; Dewey (OK); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Rochester in Rochester, New York, seeks a programs supervisor to lead academic opportunity projects aimed at increasing access for low-income and first-generation students. You will counsel students, coordinate support services, and assess program effectiveness.

Responsibilities include developing strategies, coordinating staff and instructors, maintaining records, and partnering with leadership to improve retention and graduation rates for underrepresented students.

Qualifications

• Fundraising, grants writing and/or grants administration experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds and support access to higher education.

Responsibilities

• Leads academic opportunity projects to support underrepresented students in the community.
• Provides counseling, referrals and information on support services.
• Evaluates curriculum effectiveness and program outcomes.
• Coordinates and plans academic support programs, including scheduling and staffing.
• Maintains confidential student records and reports data to leadership for strategic planning.
• Ensures program goals are met and collaborates with stakeholders.

Skills

Fundraising

Grants writing

Grants administration

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master’s degree

3 years relevant experience

Job description

University of Rochester in Rochester, New York, seeks a programs supervisor to lead academic opportunity projects aimed at increasing access for low-income and first-generation students. You will counsel students, coordinate support services, and assess program effectiveness.

Responsibilities include developing strategies, coordinating staff and instructors, maintaining records, and partnering with leadership to improve retention and graduation rates for underrepresented students.