Job Description

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Salary Range $68,000.00 - $120,500.00
Overview
Reporting to the Director of Academic Affairs, this position will contribute to implementing, analyzing, and reporting evaluation and assessment projects targeting teaching and learning initiatives at the course, program, and school levels for all academic programs. This individual will be responsible for conducting assessments using data derived from multiple stakeholders, including students, faculty, alumni, and employers, and course-derived data (e.g., online evaluations). They will collaborate with the Assistant Director for Data Analytics & Process Improvement to develop reports and recommendations for leadership. The Academic Affairs Program Manager will also support the Director of Academic Affairs with accreditation processes for the school. YSPH is accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health. Our regular reaccreditation process involves collecting data and crafting descriptive narratives that relate to all aspects of the school's educational programs. The Academic Affairs Program Manager will assist with the collection, curation, and dissemination of this data for both internal process improvement and accreditation purposes.
This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders to gather, analyze, and report data required for the assessment of educational programs and accreditation. In addition to management and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, and survey design skills, the ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to work collaboratively in a higher education environment, and a passion for continuous improvement of educational programs. The Academic Affairs Program Manager will contribute significantly towards YSPH's culture of evidence-based decision-making.
Assist the Director of Academic Affairs in the development of new initiatives to monitor the effectiveness of YSPH educational programs and implement short- and long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of these programs. Identify and/or develop the metrics to identify and measure the success of YSPH educational programs, including MPH, MS, hybrid, and certificate programs. Build and maintain a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the educational programs and to identify areas for improvement. Support the collection and organization of data and documentation required for accreditation. Collect, analyze, and interpret data related to program evaluation and accreditation Working collaboratively with other members of the Academic Affairs team to support the creation and development of new educational programs as opportunities arise. Manages project tasks to ensure timely and high-quality outcomes and provides regular status reports on assigned projects.
Required Skills and Abilities
1. Proven experience in program or project management coordination with minimal guidance.
2. Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills in a fast-paced environment. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in diverse teams.
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software tools.
4. Strong time and project management skills to ensure timely and high-quality outcomes on assigned projects.
5. Demonstrated ability to summarize and translate complex assessment findings to varied audiences, with sensitivity to culture and context.
Preferred Skills and Abilities
1. Administrative experience in higher education.
2. Proven experience with mixed-method approaches to address educational questions.
Principal Responsibilities
1. Oversees the advancement and growth of the program. Gives direction and leadership supporting the philosophy, mission, strategy, and annual goals and objectives. Assumes primary accountability for disseminating and publishing all program information to create public awareness and support of the program. 2. Works closely with leadership, internal and external colleagues, and community residents to further develop and implement strategic plans. 3. Identifies, solicits, and cultivates community partnerships and collaborations to assist in the development and growth of the program. Develops the metrics to identify and measure the success of the program. Responsible for measurements of grant success and related evaluation. 4. Assists in identifying and evaluating potential future funding sources, and contributes to the submission of grants and contracts supporting the program, including the annual submission and writing of all content areas and budgetary sections of grant applications. Develops and manages the program's operating budget. 5. Develops the administrative infrastructure of the program. Manages human resource and administrative functions of the program, including staffing and hiring, supervision, performance development, counseling and discipline, if warranted. Oversees and manages information systems, facilities, and space needs. 6. Investigates, identifies, implements, and oversees the maintenance of systems to gather, track, and report information to support the initiatives of the program. Tracks all program activities and regularly informs leadership of progress on each initiative. Recommends structural or programmatic adjustments, changes or additions based on full knowledge of missions, goals, and objectives. 7. Initiates, designs, and manages the compilation of program communications; identifying outreach potential, and promoting philanthropic and collaborative support of the program. Contributes to the development and assists in the management of content on the program's website and monitors all changes and additions to the editorial content. 8. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Minimum requirement of Bachelor's Degree in a related field and four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Job Posting Date 11/14/2025
Job Category Professional
Bargaining Unit NON
Compensation Grade Administration & Operations
Compensation Grade Profile Manager; Program Leader (24)
Time Type Full time
Duration Type Staff
Work Model Hybrid
Location 60 College Street, New Haven, Connecticut
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Health Requirements
Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.
Posting Disclaimer
Salary offers are determined by a candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role's grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.
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