Academic and Professional Program Manager
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The University of Virginia's College at Wise invites applicants for a full-time Academic & Professional Development Program Manager to assist with academic and professional program development and implementation for the Office of Community & Business Development. The location for this position will be in the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center in Abingdon, VA, with occasional travel to the Oxbow Center in St. Paul, VA, and The University of Virginia's College at Wise campus in Wise, VA.Job Description:Manage daily operations of the Abingdon office by ensuring appropriate coordination of events, meetings, and programs.Provide customer service and support for partners, guests, and program registrants.Maintain accurate and timely reports to include facility usage and program activity.Develop and nurture relationships with strategic partners.Coordinate basic facility support functions, including website updates, social media management, digital signage management, and event set-ups.Manage budgets to include budget reconciliation and adherence to proper procurement protocols and regulations; administer grant funds and programs; invoicing clients for facility rentals and charges.Develop, coordinate, and promote academic and professional development programs throughout the region.Correspond with academic institutions, local businesses, public school systems, and community organizations.Actively engage in the community via Chambers of Commerce, civic organizations, outreach programs, and project a favorable image of the organization to promote objectives and foster/enhance recognition of UVA Wise.Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner in accordance with established organizational policies to achieve the overall objectives of this position.Maintain a favorable working relationship with all organizational employees, departments, external stakeholders, facilitators, and participants to promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate, which will be conducive to maximum morale, productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness.Work with respective departments at UVA Wise and in the community to evaluate the needs of the area to build academic and professional development programs to fill the gaps in the region.Provide administrative assistance and coordination services to the office's Associate Vice Chancellor and overall office staff.Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by the Associate Vice Chancellor and overall office staff.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in education, business administration, technology-related programs, or liberal arts preferred.2 years' experience in business, economic or community development, outreach, professional development design/development, or operational capacity.Ability to develop and manage multiple projects.Must be able to market programs and successfully outreach to the community and potential clients.Strong interpersonal skills: honesty, integrity, dedication, loyalty, personable, approachable, and respectful.Responsible: must be dependable, respect confidentiality, flexible, self-starter, self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit, and a team player.Computer Skills: Proficient with Windows (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Office Exchange, Access) and competent internet usage.Excellent client service skills.Communication: excellent grammar, written skills, listening skills, and presentation skills.Goal-oriented: team player, supportive, success-minded, eager to learn/contribute to a productive work environment, encouraging, optimistic, works hard to achieve goals, and ability to think creatively.Problem Solving: ability to think independently; take ownership of problems and negotiate solutions.Flexibility to work some nights or weekends as may arise from certain event attendance.Some travel required, including consistent travel throughout the UVA Wise service region.UVA Wise is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence, affordable access, and unwavering support of a collaborative and diverse community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr