Program Manager, Civil Discourse and Engagement

Office of Civil Discourse and Engagement:

The Office of Civil Discourse and Engagement (CDE) within the Ginsburg Center for Inclusion and Community Engagement in the Access and Community Engagement division, expands existing efforts and expertise to engage in constructive conversations with educational programs to increase awareness, enhance knowledge and understanding, and offer alternative or varied solutions to important social problems. CDE offers these opportunities to faculty, staff, students, and the community.

The Opportunity:

The Office of Civil Discourse and Engagement at UCF is seeking a dynamic Program Manager to play a key role in advancing the CIVIC (Civil Interactions and Viewpoints for Interpersonal Competence) initiative, an innovative, grant-funded effort focused on strengthening civil discourse across campus. This position will lead the implementation of high-impact programs that support student learning, faculty development, and campus-wide engagement around meaningful dialogue and civic participation.

This role is ideal for a collaborative and forward-thinking professional who thrives in building programs from the ground up and navigating complex, multi-stakeholder environments. The successful candidate will bring strong program management experience, a passion for civil discourse and student success, and the ability to translate ideas into scalable, impactful initiatives that advance UCF's commitment to meaningful engagement.

This position is funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education Special Projects Program (FIPSE-SP). The grant is administered by the Office for Grant Initiatives and Partnerships.

This is a Contract and Grant (C&G) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted. The CIVIC grant is expected to be funded through December 2029.

Responsibilities:

The Civil Discourse and Engagement Program Manager will support key components of the CIVIC grant, including project planning and implementation, tracking progress toward performance measures, and collaborating with the CIVIC project team to sustain civil discourse initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the development and implementation of the CIVIC co-curricular mini-grant program, including program design, managing the application and awarding process, conducting program outreach, and the monitoring of program activities and reporting.

• Manage the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of the student onboarding civil discourse module, including tracking completion.

• Provide support for faculty development initiatives integrating civil discourse competencies into redesigned courses through learning modules and other student-facing materials.

• Coordinate the integration of civil discourse competencies within the Work+ framework by partnering with Career Services and Work+ leadership to embed CIVIC content into supervisor training resources and student facing learning modules; coordinate civil discourse related supervisor coaching activities and monitor completion of associated student and supervisor assessments.

• Provide support for project communications, stakeholder engagement, and dissemination, including website updates, campus messaging, and materials for external partners or peer institutions.

• Provide support for project evaluation activities by collecting performance data, maintaining dashboards, preparing interim and annual reports, and ensuring alignment with project goals and legislative expectations.

• Perform other grant-related duties as assigned to support the evolving needs of the project.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in higher education, nonprofit, or public sector environments, including student success initiatives, training, or curriculum development.

• Professional experience in civil discourse, dialogue facilitation, civic engagement, or conflict resolution initiatives.

• Demonstrated success managing complex programs, with a proven ability to manage timelines, workflows, and collaboration across internal teams to advance project goals.

• Experience supporting or managing grant-funded programs, including compliance, reporting, and deliverables.

• Experience with program evaluation, assessment, or data reporting.

• Familiarity with instructional design tools or Learning Management Systems (e.g., Canvas or similar platforms).

• Proven ability to collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to design and develop professional development content rooted in civil discourse competencies.

• Master's degree in higher education, communication, political science, public administration, instructional design, or a related field.

Additional Application Materials Required:

In addition to your application, please upload a cover letter and resume.

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Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $56,030 - $65,000. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

This is a Contracts & Grants (C&G) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted. The CIVIC grant is expected to be funded through December 2029.

Position requires a valid Class E driver's license. This position may involve driving to various locations on and off campus to conduct University business.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

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• Education assistance

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