Program Manager for Administrative & Professional Development, UMKC's School of Graduate Studies, 91099

UMKC's School of Graduate Studies

UMKC's School of Graduate Studies is seeking qualified applicants for a Program Manager of Administrative and Professional Development. This role will report to the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies (SGS). In this role, you would have a significant impact on graduate students (master's level and PhD candidates) as they make their way through their higher education degree programs. This is an exciting opportunity to assist students in meeting their goals! Key responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Develop a Live Thesis Template; maintain that template and educate students on how to use it for their theses.
• Connect and work with students on their Thesis and Dissertation Reviews
• Coordinate and Support Graduate Student Fellowships, Awards, and Travel Grants
• Oversee GTA Certification and Graduate Assistant overload appointments
• Support for SGS Professional Development by working closely with the Dean and Associate Dean (e.g. Graduate Orientation, 3MT, SGS Career Boot Camp, etc.)
• Organizational support of Graduate Officers, Graduate Council, and Graduate Student Council
• Other duties as assigned
  

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

These items would be helpful and beneficial, but are not required for this role:

• Possess conceptual knowledge of theories, practices and procedures within the Student Support function especially as it pertains to graduate and professional education
• Ability to apply general knowledge of the student support processes developed through education and experiences
• Understanding of Thesis and Dissertation process
• Some event planning and organizational experience

Starts at $51,875 annually, commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.

Application materials must include a cover letter and resume.

Application review to begin September 16th, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted until position is filled.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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