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Pay Grade/Pay Range: 58 Monthly (exempt): – Minimum – $ 42,140.80 Midpoint – $ 61,110.40
Department/Organization: 204101 – Dean’s Office-Arts and Sciences Adm
Normal Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm; some nights & weekends
Job Summary: The Program Manager provides oversight and planning for the development, implementation, and delivery of a program(s).
Additional Department Summary: The College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Alabama seeks candidates for the position of Community Engagement & Career Development Program Manager. Position works to build and foster strategic partnerships with local, national, and international community organizations and industry. Position supports students and faculty develop and sustain community engaged activities as well as identify and communicate career opportunities. Position also serves as a liaison with Career Service and the Center for Leadership and Service.
Under the direction of the Associate Dean for International Programs and Experiential Learning, this position is a central component of the college-wide initiative to expand the A&S Initiative: ICUE: International Programs, Community Engagement, Undergraduate Research, and Experiential Learning, which will provide a central location (virtual and physical) where faculty and students gain access to resources and programming aimed to create a transformational academic student experience combining experiential learning, community engagement, and high-impact practices.
As part of the ICUE Connector team, the Community Engagement & Career Development Program Manager works closely with the Experiential Learning Program Manager, the Coordinator for Undergraduate Research, and the Associate Dean for International Programs.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and two (2) years of experience, OR a Master’s degree and some experience.
Skills and Knowledge: Strong organizational and time management skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Effective public relations skills to include public speaking. Knowledge of personal computers and standard software programs (i.e., word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s or doctorate degree in a relevant field. Experience with developing community and industry partnerships, advising and supporting students and faculty, facilitating professional development workshops and seminars, seeking externally funded grants and contracts, and administrative experience in higher education.
The candidate should demonstrate success in writing and work well in teams as well as independently.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. “EEO is the Law” Poster