Program Manager, Selim Center

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a Program Manager I position within the Selim Center for Lifelong Learning. 

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment.  The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.  This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission: Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good.  A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees and dependents upon eligibility
• Up to 50% tuition remission for spouses upon eligibility
• A generous Employer retirement contribution of 9.4% of annual salary upon eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision options
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits

Salary Range: $52,920 to $60,000

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

JOB SUMMARY

Working under direction of the Faculty Director of the Selim Center for Lifelong Learning, the Program Manager oversees daily operations of the Center, which serves more than 1,000 adult learners each year. The Program Manager serves as central point of contact for all operations-related matters, including leading the Center’s communication strategy; providing operations oversight for the Center and its programs; managing Selim Center budgets, and implementing program assessments. The Program Manager also assists the Faculty Director with Selim Center strategy.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Marketing and Communication:

• Lead marketing and communications efforts to promote Selim Center programming
• Design, develop, and manage the Center’s online presence (web site, social media, e-newsletter) and print materials (catalogs, brochures)
• Manage the Center’s mailing list in partnership with Alumni Relations
• Assist with fundraising communications

Operations Oversight:

• Oversee daily operations for all Center functions
• Issue contracts and manage Selim faculty and program facilitators
• Serve as back-of-the-house manager for programs and events, including organizing program space, catering, and instructional technologies (for in-person and virtual programs)

Budgets:

• Manage Selim budgets

Program Assessment:

• Manage assessment of Selim programs

Selim Center Strategy:

• Assist the Faculty Director in designing and developing programs that provide high-quality educational experiences for Selim Center students
• Provide support for the Selim Center Advisory Board

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three years of operations and/or project management experience

An equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired may be substituted.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a higher education or adult education setting

HOW TO APPLY

All interested candidates must apply online at https://www.stthomas.edu/jobs/. Follow the instructions to complete an online application which includes creating or updating an applicant profile, uploading a resume, and completing a job specific application.

In light of its commitment to create and maintain a safe learning and working environment, employment with the University of St. Thomas requires consent and successful completion of a background screening.

Official job posting is available at www.stthomas.edu/jobs.