SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER
Apply NowCompany: University of Washington
Location: Seattle, WA 98115
Description:
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
The UW in the High School has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Program Manager to join their team.
POSITION PURPOSE
The UW in the High School (UWHS) Senior Program Manager develops, leads, and evaluates strategic initiatives and activities to grow and enhance this nationally accredited program.
UWHS is a large outreach program delivering UW coursework to more than 7,000 students in more than 100 high schools across Washington. Taught by UW-approved teachers, the UW courses offered through UWHS include sciences, math, humanities, and world languages and are overseen by UW faculty from across campus.
The UWHS Senior Program Manager is a key member of the UWHS team, and collaborates with the UWHS Director and Program Administrator, other units within Continuum College (e.g. marketing, finance, registration), and UW faculty from a wide range of departments to achieve strategic goals around student access and equity, school partnerships, program growth, and financial sustainability.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Partnership Development
Develops and maintains productive and collaborative relationships with campus partners, participating high schools, Continuum College staff, and other program stakeholders
Develops and implements ongoing communications with campus partners regarding program activities and updates
Encourages and serves as a resource for faculty to conduct additional and innovative professional development for participating teachers
Reviews, updates, and enhances program websites for high schools and campus partners
Program Management
Develops the annual budget and monitors the financial performance of UWHS
Manage and enhance the policies and procedures regarding use of state funding for student registrations
Participates in annual strategic planning and program review with UWHS staff
Facilitates successful resolution of course and program-level issues, such as teacher absences and student issues
Manages the application and approval process for new teachers, in partnership with campus faculty
Manages the syllabus review and approval process for all courses in the high schools, in partnership with campus faculty
Manages the late registration petition process for students
Reviews and analyzes the results from evaluations of courses and teacher trainings, and leads review with UWHS staff
Collaborates with Continuum College marketing on development of the program website and promotional materials
Performs other program management duties as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
4-5 years of relevant experience in the development and management of academic courses/programs, including budgeting and partner relationship management
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Strong working knowledge of both K-12 and higher education
Demonstrated project management skills and successful leadership of complex projects
Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your "My Jobs" page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at [redacted] or [redacted].
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
The UW in the High School has an outstanding opportunity for a Senior Program Manager to join their team.
POSITION PURPOSE
The UW in the High School (UWHS) Senior Program Manager develops, leads, and evaluates strategic initiatives and activities to grow and enhance this nationally accredited program.
UWHS is a large outreach program delivering UW coursework to more than 7,000 students in more than 100 high schools across Washington. Taught by UW-approved teachers, the UW courses offered through UWHS include sciences, math, humanities, and world languages and are overseen by UW faculty from across campus.
The UWHS Senior Program Manager is a key member of the UWHS team, and collaborates with the UWHS Director and Program Administrator, other units within Continuum College (e.g. marketing, finance, registration), and UW faculty from a wide range of departments to achieve strategic goals around student access and equity, school partnerships, program growth, and financial sustainability.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Partnership Development
Develops and maintains productive and collaborative relationships with campus partners, participating high schools, Continuum College staff, and other program stakeholders
Develops and implements ongoing communications with campus partners regarding program activities and updates
Encourages and serves as a resource for faculty to conduct additional and innovative professional development for participating teachers
Reviews, updates, and enhances program websites for high schools and campus partners
Program Management
Develops the annual budget and monitors the financial performance of UWHS
Manage and enhance the policies and procedures regarding use of state funding for student registrations
Participates in annual strategic planning and program review with UWHS staff
Facilitates successful resolution of course and program-level issues, such as teacher absences and student issues
Manages the application and approval process for new teachers, in partnership with campus faculty
Manages the syllabus review and approval process for all courses in the high schools, in partnership with campus faculty
Manages the late registration petition process for students
Reviews and analyzes the results from evaluations of courses and teacher trainings, and leads review with UWHS staff
Collaborates with Continuum College marketing on development of the program website and promotional materials
Performs other program management duties as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
4-5 years of relevant experience in the development and management of academic courses/programs, including budgeting and partner relationship management
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Strong working knowledge of both K-12 and higher education
Demonstrated project management skills and successful leadership of complex projects
Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your "My Jobs" page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at [redacted] or [redacted].
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.