Assistant Director, Administration - Technology Management

Assistant Director, Administration - Technology Management

Reporting to the Program Director of Technology Management (TMGT), the Assistant Director, Administration - TMGT is responsible for the organization and planning of the day to day administrative activities of all aspects of the Program, including student and faculty engagement, curriculum management, program budget management, operations, marketing & events. This position is typically responsible for a Program of small scale.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates with Faculty Affairs unit to provide policy and process information to the Program as well as resolve administrative issues related to faculty; working with the Program Director helps to execute the faculty review process
• Liaises with Student Affairs and communicates opportunities for career and professional development, helps coordinate student resources, problem solves, and identifies solutions for student issues; provides guidance to students and faculty on administrative processes
• Coordinates services between internal and external units (University offices, Student Affairs, Academic Affairs, Faculty Affairs, Finance, HR, External Affairs) to ensure sufficient allocation of resources and support
• Works with the Program Director to develop a Program calendar to ensure Program activities can be completed within timeframes; under guidance of the Program Director, plans, manages and submits CPS for the Program; schedules classes, events and works closely in conjunction with other internal teams to ensure that Program activities meet established standards, timelines and goals
• Works with Faculty Affairs to support the onboarding and hiring of faculty for the Program; supports the Program Director and Program Advisor to administer student's curriculum plan to help project student demand for courses for the coming semester; assists the Program Director in monitoring course/section registration and waitlists as well as supporting the successful delivery of online courses/webinars.
• Responsible for data collection and other research needed to complete academic review submissions and other committee related activities; in close consultation with marketing, assists Program Director in validating overall Program marketing approach and key activities for the Program; coordinates with the Program Advisor to disseminate program specific information to students about registration, workshops, jobs list, events, and student/alumni networking
• Provides scheduling and communications for the Program, including faculty, students, and industry contacts and other programmatic needs (e.g. submitting grades for reviews, obtaining books and materials, scheduling, room requests, events, etc.)
• Responsible for the Program's administrative budget; in conjunction with the Program Director builds and administers the Program budget within SPS's policy framework
• Assumes overall responsibility for Program related expenses and provides direct support in gathering, organizing and processing expense related transactions and required documentation; executes expenditure requests and expense reimbursement requests (TBER, Honoraria etc.)
• May directly supervise one (1) or more employees

Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent
• 3 years related experience
• A resume and cover letter with salary requirements must be submitted for consideration

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience managing a small scale academic program
• Project management skills
• Prior support of online programming or webinar presentation
• Experience in a supervisory role including the training and development of staff

Other Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills required
• Strong customer service mentality
• Ability to be flexible in a changing environment
• Strong communication skills; ability to interface at all levels in the organization
• Ability to problem solve, establish priorities, and work under pressure without supervision required

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