Job Description

Classification Title:
Program Manager
Classification Minimum Requirements:
A bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and five years of appropriate experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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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.

Expected Salary:
$75-$85k
Preferred:
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.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
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.
Health Assessment Required: No
Advertised: 02 Dec 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 16 Dec 2025 Eastern Standard Time

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