Program Manager (Washington, D.C.) - Olin Business

Scheduled Hours40

Position SummaryWorks with Executive Education Program Director to develop and conduct a wide variety of educational programs. Responsibilities include program management and engagement with faculty, speakers and participants. Manages program costs within budget controls; engages in tasks to develop revenue and profitability management.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Program Development, Coordination and Planning

• Engages in management of programs for government and business audience.
• Manages outreach efforts with program director to identify customer needs.
• Identifies program speakers and researches program topics for assigned programs.
• Serves as trusted advisor to participants (i.e., interacts with participants to understand their needs, recommend courses, provide information on course content, explain services offered by Executive Education, resolve issues).
• Provides input to marketing team on the development of promotional materials.
• Conducts research on new issue areas, speakers and potential partner organizations and faculty.
• Keeps abreast of issue areas related to program assignments and business development priorities.
• Serves as liaison with speakers and faculty.
• Researches and prepares customized program material.
• Negotiates and manages program related contracts.
• Responds to client requests.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Program Implementation & Logistics

• Is responsible for the effective and efficient coordination of the educational program, working on-site to manage logistics and to help resolve any problems that arise. 
• With Senior Staff and outside partner organizations, assists in the evaluation of programs and development of recommendations to improve future programs. 
• As appropriate, provides back-up for Senior Staff Members, accompanying groups to site visits and introduces guest speakers.
• Actively engages participants and solicits referrals for other Executive Education programs.
• Oversees venue selection and reservations, arranges transportation if required, handles meal planning, and ensures proper approval of contracts for external vendors.
• Manages the preparation and distribution of  participant information.
• Tracks program expenses against budget and keeps updated information on monies committed by the program.
• Assures that financial obligations are in compliance with approved program budgets.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Team Leadership Responsibilities

• Actively engages in the organizational development of Executive Education.
• Provides ideas for management and operational improvement.
• Helps creates opportunities for Executive Education growth.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal Office Environment

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table

Equipment

• Office Equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This JobWashington University seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Adaptability, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Fast-Paced Environments, Goal-Oriented, Highly Resourceful, Interpersonal Communication, Oral Communications, Organizing, Project Administration, Systems Support, Written Communication

GradeG10

Salary Range$49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment ScreeningAll external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA StatementWashington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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