Program Manager - Undergraduate Research and High Impact Learning Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedProgram Manager - Undergraduate Research and High Impact Learningat its Detroit campus location. Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society. Job Purpose The Program Manager will oversee and manage university wide initiatives which promote research opportunities for high-impact academic and professional development, especially for undergraduates, as well as strategic and supportive efforts to guide applicants pursuing these opportunities. Working closely with the Senior Vice Provost and other College to Career staff, the Program Manager will expand on campus research opportunities and provide support to faculty for career engaged learning programming as part of the university’s College to Career initiative. This position reports to the Director, Operations Essential Functions Conduct extensive, multi-mode outreach to faculty, students, and staff to increase the number of students applying for and participating in transformative opportunities for academic and professional development and create a culture of research and career engaged learning that generates awareness and support from the university community as a whole. Provide responsive, affirming, and expert advising opportunities for current students who engage with the office, offering personal guidance and application assistance that emphasizes the opportunities for personal and professional growth that result from application process itself. Oversee the implementation of the Foragerone platform and support its broad adoption by faculty and students. Work closely with the Division of Research and Innovation and schools and colleges to coordinate research activities for students. Oversee the development of comprehensive processes, resources, communication plans, and campus partnerships and develop and maintain useful Canvas, web, and print information resources. Maintain accurate and up-to-date databases of research and transformative opportunities, student applicants and potential applicants, and faculty connections. Collaborate effectively with the Senior Vice Provost and staff in the Office of the Vice President for Research and manage the efforts of faculty advisors and other related university offices. Work effectively with campus partners and assemble and regularly convene a committee of faculty, staff, and student research liaisons. Cultivate a detailed knowledge base of research and transformative opportunities and work to regularly incorporate best practices and positive trends in undergraduate research opportunities. Provide assistance and logistical support to faculty who are utilizing career engaged learning opportunities in the classroom – assist with field trips, guest speakers, and other related activities. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Education Bachelor's degree. Bachelor’s degree in from an accredited university in Higher Education or related field. Experience Expert (established subject matter expert, 7+ years experience) Prior academic research advising experience, preferably in higher education. Expertise in career engaged learning practices. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of higher education advising practices. Ability to adjust priorities based on departmental needs. Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree preferred. School/College/Division: H92 - VP Student Affairs Primary department: H2002 - Non-Credit Lifelong Employment type: + Regular Employee + Job type: Full Time + Job category: Staff/Administrative Funding/salary information: + Compensation type: Annual Salary + Hourly rate: + Salary minimum: TBD + Salary hire maximum: TBD Working conditions: Normal office environment. In-person requirement with flexibility Job openings: + Number of openings: 1 + Reposted position: No + Reposted reason: None (New Requisition) + Prior posting/requisition number: Background check requirements: University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required. Equal employment opportunity statement: Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.