Program Manager

A bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and five years of appropriate experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Program Strategy & Administration

• Lead overall strategy, planning, and administration of the Finance Staff Rotation Program.
• Ensure the program aligns with the fiscal year calendar and university talent development goals.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and reporting for program impact, effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with finance leadership to ensure alignment of rotation opportunities with institutional needs.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Plan and execute recruitment campaigns.
• Coordinate with HR and university departments to identify and attract qualified participants (e.g., new graduates, internal staff with a bachelor’s degree).
• Oversee the selection process with clear evaluation metrics.
• Manage onboarding processes and orientation sessions for incoming cohorts.

Rotation Design & Placement

• Develop and manage the three-year rotation schedule:
• Year 1: Entry level finance positions across the CFO Division
• Year 2: Next step finance position in the CFO Division – participants area of interest, or intermediate skill placement
• Year 3: Participant's area of interest, advanced placement, or desired permanent placement depending on availability
• Finalize and monitor participant assignments
• Coordinate with CFO Leadership to ensure meaningful and aligned placements.

Participant Support & Professional Development

• Serve as the primary point of contact and assign and monitor mentorships for program participants.
• Monitor performance and provide development resources for growth and promotion (e.g., from Accountant I to II).
• Implement periodic evaluations and feedback mechanisms for participants and supervisors.
• Develop and implement transition plans

 Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders including HR, college finance offices, and executive leadership.
• Coordinate special events for program participants with university stakeholders
• Develop and distribute program updates, reports, and promotional materials.
• Promote program brand and success stories to internal and external audiences.

 Program Assessment & Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate program effectiveness and participant outcomes annually.
• Collect data and feedback from host departments and participants.
• Recommend changes to improve experience, retention, and alignment with workforce needs.

• Stay abreast of trends in the industry to identify new opportunities.

$75-$85k

5+ years of experience in program management, talent development, finance, or a related professional area.

Experience working in higher education or large, complex organizations.

Proven ability to design, implement, and assess professional development or rotational programs.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.