Program Manager, University Seminar

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Applicants must upload a resume, cover letter indicating how they meet all required and any preferred qualifications, and a list of three (3) professional references to be given full consideration.

Posting Information

Posting Information

Posting Number 2023557

Posting/Functional Title Program Manager, University Seminar University Pay Plan Title Program Manager Location San Marcos Department University Seminar Recruitment Type Open to All Job Type Full-Time Monthly Salary $3,586 - $5,000.65 Job Category Exempt Required Qualifications: Applicants must specifically address how they meet these required qualifications to meet the requirements of the position.

Any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Experience teaching academic success courses for first-year college students.

Demonstrated experience in effective academic or university program administration.

Demonstrated experience and commitment to serving and working with a diverse student body.

Demonstrated experience communicating effectively with students, faculty, and staff.

Evidence of ability to assess student learning outcomes and/or other measures of successful academic program delivery.

Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings.

Preferred Qualifications

Terminal degree

3 or more years teaching academic success courses for first-year college students as instructor of record

Experience working with faculty

Experience with faculty professional development

Experience in course or academic program development

Knowledge of best practices in first-year success courses and first-year programming

Knowledge of instructional technologies (e.g., Canvas).

Experience managing a budget

Job Description

Reporting to the University College Asst VP, Academic Success, the Program Director directs the daily operations of the University Seminar Program. In collaboration with other stakeholders, the Program Director also develops and maintains innovative teaching materials, resources, and faculty development programs to support the University Seminar Program as well as within the larger context of the first-year experience model.

Job Duties

Coordinates the daily, ongoing operations of the University Seminar program.

Coordinates with First-Year Advising and other first-year services and supports across campus.

Supervises and supports US 1100 faculty.

Maintains or creates syllabus templates, lesson plans, and other teaching resources for faculty.

Recruits or assists in recruiting faculty to teach US 1100.

Assesses US 1100 course outcomes.

Develops, conducts, and assesses ongoing comprehensive professional development for faculty teaching US 1100.

Interfaces with instructional technologies to provide effective learning management system tools for US 1100 faculty, including US 1100 Canvas course templates.

Coordinates and attends regular meetings of the US 1100 Faculty Mentoring Group.

Working with the Assistant Vice President and the US 1100 Faculty Mentoring Group, facilitates curriculum development.

Serves as a resource for students and faculty.

Represents University Seminar to internal and external constituencies.

Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information to Applicants

Applicants must upload a resume, cover letter indicating how they meet all required and any preferred qualifications, and a list of three (3) professional references to be given full consideration.

Job Open Date 05/10/2023 Job Close Date (posting closes at midnight) 05/31/2023 Open Until Filled No Normal Work Days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Normal Work Hours Start 8:00AM Normal Work Hours End 5:00PM Posting Notices You will be required to electronically attach a resume, cover letter, and list of references to your application. Legal and Required Notices

Texas State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, committed to inclusive thought and action in support of our diverse community. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.

Texas State University is a tobacco-free campus. Smoking and the use of any tobacco product will not be allowed anywhere on Texas State property or in university owned or leased vehicles.

Texas State University is a member of the Texas State University System. Texas State University is an EOE.

Texas State is committed to increasing the number of women and minorities in administrative and professional positions.

Why work @ Texas State?

• Amazing health insurance: various coverage options starting your first day of employment for full-time employees with Texas State paying 100% of the employee premium and 50% for your dependents! • Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick days and many more! • Excellent work life balance resources: mother and family-friendly resources in addition to a comprehensive FREE wellness program • Great training and development opportunities: choose from a variety of classroom and online course offerings, learning resources, certifications, and employee educational support programs. • An inclusive Bobcat community: join our many social networks offered on and off-campus • Retirement peace of mind: TRS pension, retirement plans and voluntary saving options with generous employer contributions

By joining the Texas State Bobcat team, you'll be a part of one of the most beautiful, diverse, and growing universities in the nation.

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Applicant Document

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

List of References

Optional Documents

DD 214/DD1300

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