Student Affairs Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage undergraduate, masters, PhD, and postdoctoral education programs in coordination with faculty leads.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for students and trainees, providing guidance on curriculum, registration, and university policies.
• Facilitate recruitment, admissions, and enrollment processes for departmental programs.
• Coordinate and staff large-scale student services events, including recruitment events, seminars, and retreats.
• Assist with curriculum management, including course scheduling, GSI assignments, and teaching evaluations.
• Administer student admissions and matriculation in collaboration with the Rackham Graduate School and other university offices.
• Support departmental training grants through progress reports, renewal applications, and data maintenance.
• Oversee mentorship programs and provide administrative support for departmental committees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in academic program management, student services, or student advising.
• Proven experience leading recruitment, admissions, and marketing efforts for graduate or postdoctoral programs.
• Demonstrated experience organizing and providing support for academic or professional events.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the University of Michigan and Michigan Medicine organizational structure.
• Experience using Zoom or other virtual meeting platforms.
• Experience managing social media platforms for professional or academic use.
• Experience tracking and projecting departmental expenses.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your first day.
• 2:1 match on retirement savings.

About the Company

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world, dedicated to excellence in education, patient care, research, and community service. The Department of Pharmacology at the University of Michigan focuses on advancing scientific knowledge and training the next generation of leaders in the biomedical sciences.