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Job Summary

The Program Manager in the Centers for Student Engagement (CSE) is responsible for developing, implementing, and assessing co-curricular programs and student leadership initiatives that enhance student involvement, retention, and success. The position collaborates closely with student leaders, campus departments, and community partners to create impactful engagement opportunities, including large-scale events, student organization development, and leadership training. The position ensures alignment with the university's mission to promote student learning, civic engagement, and a sense of belonging

• Develops heritage and awareness initiatives and engagement opportunities that foster a sense of belonging while addressing the academic, personal, and developmental interests of students served.
• Manages the designing and implementation of dialogue-focused programming centered on student engagement and success.
• Counsels students on navigating social, academic, and institutional dynamics to support their developmental growth, campus integration, and overall sense of belonging.
• Facilitates and evaluates programs, services, and resources provided by the department resulting in the recommendation and implementation of changes in policies, procedures, and practices, as necessary. Advises department leadership on the implementation of programs, new initiatives, and special projects.
• Collaborates with department leadership and colleagues in the preparation of departmental data and assessment reports.
• Engages with department leadership and staff to develop budget plans. Monitors expenditures and revenues, as necessary.
• Manages and provides operational and administrative direction. Establishes priorities, assigns functions, and assures compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and standards. Contributes to management strategy and participates in strategic planning, staffing decisions, policy development, and other key areas.
• Recruits and supervises student employees, interns, and graduate assistants in accordance with university processes and procedures. Designs and implements a year-round curriculum of training and development for student employees to achieve specified learning outcomes.
• Determines communication strategy to promote the departmental programs, services, and resources. Presents to student groups, faculty, staff, and administration.
• Assists in developing partnerships throughout the University and community to achieve program goals and objectives. Participates as a member of various divisional, campus, and university committees and represents the department and the Division of Student Affairs at various community and student functions. .

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate specialization and four (4) years of related experience, or Master's degree in an appropriate specialization and two (2) years related experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in higher education, social psychology, sociology, or another relevant field.
• Experience working in Student development and engagement, Student Affairs, and/or Higher Education.

Job Category

Administrative

Advertised Salary
$55,000-$60,000
Work Schedule

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Working Condition(s)

Required to spend 50% or more of time operating a computer

Pre-Employment Requirements

Research Expanded Background Check

Other Information

• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University
• Travel to FIU Campus

How To Apply

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

- This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How To Apply

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

- This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Disclosures

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The Program Manager in the Centers for Student Engagement (CSE) is responsible for developing, implementing, and assessing co-curricular programs and student leadership initiatives that enhance student involvement, retention, and success. The position collaborates closely with student leaders, campus departments, and community partners to create impactful engagement opportunities, including large-scale events, student organization development, and leadership training. The position ensures alignment with the university's mission to promote student learning, civic engagement, and a sense of belonging Develops heritage and awareness initiatives and engagement opportunities that foster a sense of belonging while addressing the academic, personal, and developmental interests of students served. Manages the designing and implementation of dialogue-focused programming centered on student engagement and success. Counsels students on navigating social, academic, and institutional dynamics to support their developmental growth, campus integration, and overall sense of belonging. Facilitates and evaluates programs, services, and resources provided by the department resulting in the recommendation and implementation of changes in policies, procedures, and practices, as necessary. Advises department leadership on the implementation of programs, new initiatives, and special projects. Collaborates with department leadership and colleagues in the preparation of departmental data and assessment reports. Engages with department leadership and staff to develop budget plans. Monitors expenditures and revenues, as necessary. Manages and provides operational and administrative direction. Establishes priorities, assigns functions, and assures compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and standards. Contributes to management strategy and participates in strategic planning, staffing decisions, policy development, and other key areas. Recruits and supervises student employees, interns, and graduate assistants in accordance with university processes and procedures. Designs and implements a year-round curriculum of training and development for student employees to achieve specified learning outcomes. Determines communication strategy to promote the departmental programs, services, and resources. Presents to student groups, faculty, staff, and administration. Assists in developing partnerships throughout the University and community to achieve program goals and objectives. Participates as a member of various divisional, campus, and university committees and represents the department and the Division of Student Affairs at various community and student functions. . Minimum Qualifications. Bachelor's degree in an appropriate specialization and four (4) years of related experience, or Master's degree in an appropriate specialization and two (2) years related experience. Desired Qualifications. Master's degree in higher education, social psychology, sociology, or another relevant field. Experience working in Student development and engagement, Student Affairs, and/or Higher Education. Job Category. Administrative. Advertised Salary$55,000-$60,000 Work Schedule. Begin time: 8:30 AM - End time: 5:00 PM - Working Condition(s)Required to spend 50% or more of time operating a computer. Pre-Employment Requirements. Research Expanded Background Check. Other Information. Ability to travel locally and nationally. Ability to work flexible hours as needed. Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University. Travel to FIU Campus.

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