Senior Program Specialist for High Impact Practices

The Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Senior Program Specialist for High Impact Practices to help implement undergraduate research and service-learning programs. You will design and coordinate events, advise faculty, and manage URAP experiences across campuses.

You will lead student staffing, mentor collaborations, and data-informed program improvements, with a focus on high-impact pedagogy and assessment. Candidates should excel in communication and project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 4 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in program/curriculum development with faculty.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong attention to detail.
• Organized and efficient while handling multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Hiring and managing students, including orienting URAP position requirements and policies.
• Managing relationships with faculty research mentors and collaborating units.
• Executing a curriculum of scholarly and professional development activities, both in-person and via Carmen Canvas.
• Gathering and analyzing data for reporting and assessment and making data-informed recommendations.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Data analysis

Project management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree desirable

Tools

Canvas

MS Office

Job description

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Job Title

Senior Program Specialist for High Impact Practices

Department

Undergraduate Education | High Impact Practices

Role Overview

The Senior Program Specialist for High Impact Practices exercises significant independence in assignments to contribute to implementation of policies, procedures, and programming related to undergraduate research, community-engaged teaching, and undergraduate fellowships. This role applies industry knowledge of high-impact practices pedagogy to support the design, planning, execution, and assessment of an annual calendar of events and programming for students, faculty, and staff across all colleges and regional campuses, working with faculty to provide advice and coordination. This role manages projects, assignments, and programming for student employees in the Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP) alongside faculty research mentors. The Senior Program Specialist manages all aspects of the URAP experience. This includes:

Key Responsibilities

• Hiring and managing students, including orienting students to URAP position requirements and relevant employment policies. Providing ongoing guidance and taking corrective action as necessary.
• Managing relationships with faculty research mentors and collaborating units, including facilitating dialogue around sensitive issues that may arise in mentor-mentee relationships.
• Executing a curriculum of scholarly and professional development activities, both in-person and via Carmen Canvas.
• Gathering and analyzing data for reporting and assessment on the program; utilizing data and industry expertise to make data-informed recommendations about program improvements.

Education / Experience Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

4 years of relevant experience required.

Experience in program/curriculum development and working with faculty.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.

Organized and efficient while working on multiple overlapping projects and priorities.

Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team.

Proficiency with MS Office programs, experience with university systems, including Canvas, and ability to learn additional applications and programs as needed.

This position requires occasional evening and weekend work.

Desired

Advanced degree in relevant field may be desirable.

8-12 years of relevant experience preferred.

Experience in service-learning and/or undergraduate research and understanding of high-impact pedagogy best practices.

Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively to a high-level professional audience.

Experience with teaching in formal or informal settings.

Additional Information

The pay range for this position is $56,300 - $59,500. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications.

Career Roadmap Function

Education

Sub-Function: Education Program

Career Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized

Job Level: S3 Senior

Location: Kuhn Honors and Scholars House (0959)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift

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

Equality Statement

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

Employer Overview

At Ohio State, you’ll find work that inspires you. We offer roles and growth opportunities in countless fields and specialties — including a job that’s right for you. 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.

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.