The Graduate Program Manager is the expert resource and point of contact for master's and doctoral programs in two distinct areas: Rehabilitation Counseling and Special Education. The position provides student support and advocacy for graduate students as well as guidance to faculty and staff which includes the following: Oversees programming, services, and events to promote academic success. Serves as the primary curricular rep for the department as well as oversees the schedule of classes for undergraduate and graduate programs. Advises on programs, graduate education, and university policies, processes, and procedures. Manages graduate student funding including, but not limited to, fellowships, scholarships, training grants, or assistantships from department, university, and/or outside sponsors.
About Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education
The Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education department is committed to improving the lives of people with disabilities, as well as their families. We do this by preparing leaders, researchers, practitioners, and clinicians to serve as resources and advocates; to work cooperatively with individuals and families, public and private service agencies, and schools; and to actively participate in local, state, national, and international professional organizations. Our programs prepare graduates for entry-level and leadership positions in a range of health, human services, and educational settings. Graduates are employed in a variety of positions including: transition and employment specialists, case managers, rehabilitation counselors, counselor educators, special education teachers, teacher educators, administrators, and researchers.
Key Job Responsibilities:- Oversees staff and/or graduate program functions
- Manages the response, support, and advocacy for graduate students while continuously improving the student experience and overall graduate program
- Maintains compliance with graduate program(s), school/college, and university requirements and technology systems related to admissions, assessment, academic degree progress/requirements, and program review. Makes policy and procedure recommendations and/or changes
- Serves as the expert resource for applicants, current students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders of an academic program
- Manages graduate student funding including, but not limited to, fellowships, scholarships, training grants, or assistantships from department, university, and/or outside sponsors. May prepare and/or submit funding proposals
- Provides comprehensive advising services promoting graduate student success, retention, and degree completion. Advises on programs, graduate education, and university policies, processes, and procedures. Monitors degree progress and assists students in navigating resources and systems throughout the student lifecycle from matriculation to degree completion
- Oversees programming, services, and events to promote professional development and academic success
School of Education / Rehabilitation Psychology and Special Education
Compensation:
Minimum: $80,000.00 annually
Commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.
Required Qualifications:
- At least three years of student services experience in higher education.
- Experience managing multiple detailed processes, records, deadlines, & projects.
- Strong written communication skills, with attention to audience, accuracy, accessibility, and clarity.
- Ability to take a proactive approach to planning and project management, anticipating upcoming communications needs well in advance.
- Desire for collaborative working relationships with colleagues, subject matter experts, and distributed institutional partners.
Bachelor's degree required.
Master's degree preferred.
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John Loeffelholz
Department Administrator
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Skills Required
- At least three years of student services experience in higher education
- Experience managing multiple detailed processes, records, deadlines, and projects
- Strong written communication skills with attention to audience, accuracy, accessibility, and clarity
- Ability to proactively plan and anticipate communications needs
- Project management experience or ability to manage projects
- Ability to build collaborative working relationships with colleagues, subject matter experts, and institutional partners
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Eligibility to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
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