Program Manager

Current Employees:

If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet. The Robert K. Johnson Center for Marine Conservation at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science at the University of Miami has an exciting full time opportunity for a full time Program Manager to oversee and coordinates the day-to-day operations of the center. This position plays a central role in administering and advancing the Center's strategic initiatives, including public and K-12 outreach, interdisciplinary research, partnership development and convening, and student engagement. Furthermore, the Manager, Programs provides guidance and mentorship to program staff to encourage talent development.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS 1.

Plans, implements, evaluates, and monitors multiple programs. 2. Implements project plans related to the delivery of new and on-going programs. 3. Works with internal stakeholders so that the program runs efficient and effectively. 4. Evaluates and measures the effectiveness of assigned programs. 5. Ensures that operations are managed within authorized budgets. 6. Collects, manages, and reports program data. 7. Develops and cultivates relationships and partnerships with various external entities and organizations to further department functions. 8. Recruits, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines department staff to ensure optimum performance. 9. Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field required

Experience:

Minimum 4 years of relevant experience required

Certification and Licensing:

Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Operational Management:

Optimizes day-to-day operations and processes for efficiency and effectiveness.

Organizational Development:

Ability to implement strategies to improve organizational effectiveness, engagement, and manage change.

Financial Oversight:

Knowledge of financial operations and management.

Team Leadership:

Ability to create and maintain a cohesive and productive team environment, build positive working relationships and work collaboratively with others.

Technical Proficiency:

Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.

Communication:

Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and persuasively. This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job. The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation's premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida. With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation's top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report's 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.