Program Manager Eng. & Tech. (Hybrid) - 128888

This position offers a hybrid (remote/on-site) work arrangement.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 3/25/2024 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 3/27/2024. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

This position is at Division of Extended Studies’ University City Center location. No parking fees.

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEWThe Division of Extended Studies (DES) at UC San Diego is fully self-supporting, operating year-round (12 months of active instruction) with a budget of $47 million annually in primarily fee income. The unit has over 200 career employees, including academic, management, staff and executive, as well as represented and non-represented positions. Many casual or contract employees and student workers also serve in the organization. In addition, DES employs more than 1,000 active by-agreement instructors.

DES operates in 200,000 square feet of managed space, including a large off-campus classroom facility. The unit maintains a robust online learning platform, operating 24/7 with webcasting and video-conferencing capability. DES also has a strong web presence with e-commerce operating 24/7. There are over 60,000 enrollment transactions annually; 35,000 outreach certification transactions and 25,000 service transactions. DES supports a robust network of representatives, agents, and students (both residential and online) around the globe. Along with all of this, DES operates two television stations, a variety of public lecture programs and is active in federal, state, local, and private research and technical assistance programs and activities.

As of Fall 2020, the University has assumed ownership of a major downtown center for which DES is taking full financial and programming responsibility. The 66,000-square-foot building will support a rich mix of campus-based and community programs reflecting the teaching, research and public service mission of UC San Diego: classroom instruction, continuing education, arts and cultural performances, civic events and collaborative community projects.

A cover letter is optional, but strongly encouraged

The Program Manager manages the planning, scheduling, implementation, and evaluation of programs and courses in the Engineering and Technology portfolios at UCSD Extended Studies. Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced public educational program professional to resolve a wide range of educational program issues and needs assessments. Develops new public educational programs, and works on complex public educational programs of diverse scope. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for delivering courses, presentations and development programs. Receives general instructions and exercises judgment in selecting methods and techniques for course and instructional improvement. Fully knowledgeable in course subject matter and program.

Additional duties include ongoing course schedule planning, instructor recruiting, student and instructor advising, promotional planning, periodic program and course evaluation and adjustment, and responding to complex programmatic issues. In conjunction with the department director and other stakeholders, participates in long-range strategic planning. Develops outlines for new course curricula and updates, or recommends updates to existing course content. Participates in the development of strategic marketing plans and coordinates marketing events. Develops and monitors budgets.

• Incumbent must be available for occasional evenings / weekends and may be required to attend conferences / programs both locally and out-of-town, as requested. Some overtime during peak periods may be required.

• Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience working in, Engineering and Technology related programs. Demonstrated familiarity and understanding of current technologies and computer science concepts including Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Web development.

• Demonstrated experience recruiting and working with instructors to design, develop, and manage educational programs for adults.

• Experience researching and conducting analysis on educational trends in Engineering and Technology (Programming Languages).

• Demonstrated experience providing academic advising to students regarding enrollment, prerequisites, course selection, and certificate progress.

• Demonstrated experience developing and overseeing simple to moderately complex budgets.

• Knowledge of marketing concepts including participating in developing marketing plans, and coordinating marketing events.

• Knowledge of managing a portfolio of business and management courses at the university or corporate level.

• Ability to independently manage complex tasks with competing demands for time and resources.

• Demonstrated experience identifying, hiring, and training instructors.

• Skill in using business software systems in the completion of work assignments; i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.

*Thorough and effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and presentation skills.

• Broad experience working successfully as a team member.

• Thorough knowledge of functional area and understanding of how work may impact other areas.

• Thorough analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills.

• Thorough knowledge of organization policies and procedures.

• Thorough knowledge of and skill in delivering programs.

• Thorough skills to conduct needs assessment and development of new presentations / courses to meet organizational needs.

• Thorough knowledge of current public educational programs and trends.

• Excellent organizational abilities and project management skills.

• Background check is required for this position.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $56,700 - $97,500 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $27.16 - $46.70

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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