Program Manager, MA in Urban Leadership and Doctorate of Public Policy, Greenspun College of Urban Affairs [R0136765]

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Program Manager, MA in Urban Leadership and Doctorate of Public Policy, Greenspun College of Urban Affairs [R0136765].

ROLE of the POSITION

The Program Manager, MA in Urban Leadership and Doctorate in Public Policy is responsible for providing day-to-day oversight of administrative & operational functions for the School of Public Policy and Leadership professional programs: the MA in Urban Leadership and Doctor of Public Policy Program. This position also serves as the Capstone Course Instructor in the Urban Leadership Program.

The Program Manager is accountable for overseeing all aspects of the Urban Leadership and Doctor of Public Policy Programs. This position is responsible for managing program staffing including recruiting, selecting, and hiring course instructors. The Program Manager serves as the students, faculty, staff, and vendor's primary point of contact. This position organizes and manages multiple student and alumni services events including orientation, leadership events, programs, and social and recognition activities, and the Doctor of Public Policy annual trip to Washington DC. This position will be responsible for the effective and efficient management and coordination of financial, budgetary, personnel, and daily operational functions of the School's professional programs. More specific responsibilities include coordinating and tracking program budgets, purchasing card transactions; and managing scholarship accounts.

The Program Manager serves as the capstone project instructor. This position will provide instruction, direction, coaching, and evaluation for student Legacy Projects. The Program Manager is the primary liaison between the students and community organizations. This position builds channels to access project resources and ensures students have a productive and positive experience over three courses of the Legacy Project.  The Program Manager follows student projects from inception to delivery and may teach anywhere from 3 - 12 graduate-level units in a semester term. 

DUTIES

• Manages day-to-day operations and ensures that program/project mission, values, guidelines, policies & procedures are implemented & maintained.

• Reviews processes and recommends changes for program enhancement as appropriate to administrative, recruitment, marketing, and educational components.

• Identifies service improvement opportunities that will better enable the program to achieve its goals and objectives.

• Participates in budget preparation.

• Maintains budget & associated analysis & reports.

• Processes transfer &/or appropriation charges & may balance accounts.

• Incorporates social media and networking into program/project aspects as appropriate.

• Creates and nurtures relationships with organizations to develop a network of enthusiastic organizations engaged via active participation in the success of the program/project.

• Observe program sessions and interact with participants for the purpose of gaining student experience insight, growing and strengthening program knowledge, and optimizing student satisfaction.

• Implements corrective actions required as a result of surveys or other student feedback indicators.

• Develops plans and arranges meetings, workshops, events, etc. designed to improve student experience, and to build internal and external relationships.

• Ensures that event details including communication, venues, presenters, travel arrangements, materials, refreshments, and technology are arranged and completed in an appropriate and timely manner.

• Supports academic quality, program growth, and expansion.

• Identifies & obtains external expertise as needed and works with content experts for current and new program initiatives.

• Reviews programs/projects to increase efficiencies to support program growth.

• Manages speaker selection, communication, and topic development.

• Lead Urban Leadership program Legacy Project development and improvements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). The position requires three or more years of higher education experience in and instructor and program manager or coordinator role, and five or more years of experience working in corporate, public and nonprofit community engagement positions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience teaching in an online Masters Level Program at a college/university.

• Demonstrated experience coordinating both Master's and Doctoral Professional programs at a college/university.

• Demonstrated experience organizing, managing, executing, and evaluating a comprehensive schedule of graduate-level professional and online programs and extracurricular activities designed to meet the needs of the student population.

• Demonstrated experience working effectively with students, faculty, staff, and administration to develop, maintain, and enhance student program services.

• Strong candidates will display effective skills relating to general management, recruitment, communication, organization, decision-making, curriculum design, learning initiatives, event coordination, marketing, social media, collaboration, presenting, and oral/written communication.

• Strong candidates will also display the ability to be collegial, flexible, transparent, and team-oriented.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

SALARY RANGE

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Generous compensation packages, up to 48 days of paid time off, sick leave, and holidays

• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision

• No state income tax

• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs

• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools

• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS

• Flexible work schedule (depending on your department)

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs

• Personal and professional development opportunities

• UNLV athletics ticket discounts

• Statewide employee purchase program discounts

• RebelCard discounts on and off campus

• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost

• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin on May 24, 2023.

Materials should be addressed to Chris Stream, Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or [email protected] .

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UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the "Find Jobs" process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, "R0136765" in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

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EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University's commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: [email protected] , or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: [email protected] ; or to both. 

Information pertaining to the University's grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

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JOB CATEOGRY

Administrative Faculty

Required Attachment(s)

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

UNLV is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action educator and employer committed to achieving excellence through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, age, creed, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas employs only United States citizens and non-citizens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.