Program Manager SVPEL

Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.
Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

The Program Manager Education and Learning position in the Office of the Sr VP for Education and Learning (SVPEL) provides administrative and strategic project support to the Office of the Sr Vice Provost for Education and Learning. The position proactively and strategically manages assigned high-level and division-wide initiatives and projects.

This position will interact on a regular basis with: Institute and unit management, faculty, and staff.

This position typically will advise and counsel: Institute and unit management, faculty, and staff.

Job Duty 1 -
Manage and coordinate multiple initiatives, committees, programs and projects as assigned by the Office.

Job Duty 2 -
Provide executive administrative support, to include scheduling, travel arrangements, file maintenance, document coordination, committee support, special projects/programs, and procurement activities.

Job Duty 3 -
Collect, review, and analyze data for reports, presentations, and correspondence. Create presentations and documentation; maintain data on programs or initiatives; and prepare summaries as necessary.

Job Duty 4 -
Interact regularly with program sponsors, stakeholders, program teams, and others to determine their needs and use the existing program methodology to develop plans to address these efficiently

Job Duty 5 -
Support the operational functions of the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education & Student Success (OVPUESS) by serving as backup, as requested.

Job Duty 6 -
May participate in and provide information for the strategic planning process at the unit or department level

Job Duty 7 -
Create program artifacts, agendas, presentations, and meeting minutes for program team; Prepare reports and program documentation

Job Duty 8 -
May provide training, guidance, and direction to other staff, especially as it pertains to the use of tools for effective program management

Job Duty 9 -
Perform other job-related duties assigned

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Experience
Two or more years of job-related experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Certifications, Licenses or Permits:

o Project Management Professional - (PMP)
o Certified Associate in Project Management - (CAPM)

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Master's Degree

ABILITIES
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional customer service orientation, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with individuals at all organizational levels, both internal and external

KNOWLEDGE
Advanced proficiency in office administration practices and procedures
Demonstrated expertise in executive calendar management and scheduling using Microsoft Outlook or comparable scheduling tools
Knowledge of budget tracking, reconciliation, and unit-level financial administration

SKILLS
Experience with procurement and purchasing processes, preferably in Workday or similar enterprise systems
Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and execute events and meetings
Strong organizational and time management skills with a high level of attention to detail

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel.
This position does not require security clearance.
This position is located in Atlanta, GA

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening