Academic Program Manager

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking an Academic Program Manager for the Center for Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh (CNUP).

The Academic Program Manager position provides support for all CNUP graduate training programs and center activities, with additional responsibilities in the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences including support of the master's program within the Department of Neuroscience. The primary responsibility of the incumbent will be to manage the administrative operations for CNUP graduate program, which spans over 20 schools and departments across the University, as it pertains to the recruiting, scheduling, matching, and tracking of students across the CNUP program. Secondary responsibilities include purchasing and buyer support for CNUP, organizing contracts with outside vendors, travel coordination and all reimbursements for CNUP, administration of the T32 training grant, and course scheduling and room coordination.

Manages academic program operations and assists with enrollment or other similar functions for assigned college, campus, or department. Coordinates training and development for faculty and advisers and provides academic advising to assigned students. Coordinates research within the department as well as recruitment activities.

The incumbent must have excellent organizational skills, be detail oriented and have knowledge of graduate program requirements in addition to University policies. Must be able to accurately use a computer using word, excel and email. The incumbent must have outstanding communication skills (written and verbal). Must have the ability to use various office equipment such as a telephone, copier, Mac and PC computers. The ability to keep and maintain records is required.

Generally sedentary but must have the ability to maneuver around the building and around campus.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.