Program Manager, Student Leadership

Job Description

PROGRAM MANAGER, STUDENT LEADERSHIP

Req #: 245264 Department: FOSTER SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Appointing Department Web Address: https://foster.uw.edu/academics/degree-programs/undergraduate-programs/ Job Location: Seattle Campus Job Location Detail: Hybrid eligible for up to two days remote per week Posting Date: 04/16/2025 Closing Info: Closes On 05/07/2025 Salary: $5,176 - $7,764 per month Other Compensation: Shift: First Shift Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
The Michael G. Foster School of Business has an outstanding opportunity for a Program Manager, Student Leadership.
The position oversees and tracks progress of 30+ student organizations, with a combined membership of 550+ students while providing services and events for the entire undergraduate population of 2000+ students. It includes development and enforcement of policies and procedures as they relate to student organizations. Additionally, this position envisions and implements student development and leadership programming for Foster students. The position is responsible for independent decisions related to planning and implementation of large scale programming.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversees the 30+ Foster School student organizations - 60%
• Manage the student officers and members of the student organizations.
• Work to ensure all Foster student organizations are in good standing with UW Student Activities Office, the Foster School and their national organization.
o Review and revise Foster School guidelines as needed.
o Track student organizations’ progress in meeting Foster School guidelines and benchmarks.
o Enforce student organization financial tracking and accountability.
o Act as a liaison between student organizations, the Undergraduate Programs Office, and other administrative structures on campus.
o Guide the student organizations on appropriate activities.
• Oversee the Undergraduate Business Council (the governing body of all Foster School student organizations). This includes but is not limited to
o Interviewing and selecting officers.
o Holding regular meetings with the UBC president to enhance leadership skills and prepare for monthly student organization presidents’ meetings.
o Supporting UBC officers in executing their roles and responsibilities.
• Interface with faculty advisers of student organizations to encourage consistent support.
• Interface with Undergraduate Diversity Services to support affiliated student organizations (incudes but is not limited to Black Leaders in Business, Association of Latino Professionals for America, Business Alliance)
• Support student organization programming (Foster Spotlight, resource fairs during Week of Welcome autumn and winter quarters, Week of Service, etc.)
• Creatively expand opportunities for undergraduate engagement with student organizations.
• Provide operational support to student organizations.
o Manage storage space for student organizations.
o Manage applications and awards from a fund to provide financial support for new student run events.
o Assist with promotion of events via social media and digital outlets in Foster buildings.
• Ensure that student organizations present the Foster School positively to our stakeholders (the University and corporate community and alumni).
• Interface with Foster Advancement team as appropriate to cultivate additional funding for student organizations.
Envision and implement student development and leadership programming - 20%
• Support student development by nurturing leadership in the officers of all organizations.
o Produce three-day annual Student Leadership Retreat.
o Provide on-going leadership programming for officers of student organizations.
• Design curriculum, coordinate presenters and track student involvement in non-credit leadership programs which meet the developmental needs of respective students.
• Build relationships with alumni and other business professionals to serve as guest presenters and mentors.
• Arrange appropriate program-wide speakers and receptions as appropriate.
• Interface with Foster Advancement team as appropriate to cultivate additional funding for undergraduate leadership initiatives.
Encourage and implement innovative programming to connect undergraduates with the Foster School -10%
• Business Week
o Facilitate week-long programming in to build undergraduate community within Foster.
o Coordinate schedule of events planned by student organizations and market Business Week within Foster School to encourage participation.
o Manage budget for events and coordinate with Advancement regarding corporate participation as needed.
• Foster Mentor Program
o Partner with Alumni Relations and UBC.
o Recruit mentees, market program, plan and implement training as well as mid-point review plus coordinate annual celebration.
Activities supporting the mission of Undergraduate Programs (advising, career, diversity, and student services) - 10%
• Serve and participate on Foster and University committees as assigned or designated.
• Support Foster Undergraduate Programs events and participate fully in a fast-moving team environment where everyone is expected to roll-up their sleeves and contribute whenever possible
This position requires evening and weekend work to support student organization programming.
Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, and two to three years of program planning, collegiate student development, student services, or related experience.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Demonstrated ability to successfully organize, plan, and execute small and large-scale projects and events.
• Must be comfortable working independently in a customer service focused, fast-paced, team-oriented office setting.
• Able to juggle a variety of tasks, prioritizing steps and problem-solving.
• Must enjoy working with a diverse student body.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as solid interpersonal and presentation abilities
• Energetic self-starter with a get-it done attitude and collaborative disposition.
• Positive attitude and strongly values being an active member of a team.
• Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environments plus an ability to set and meet goals and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Ability to interpret and explain UW and Foster School of Business policies and procedures.
• Must be able to work professionally and effectively communicate across various demographics within community organizations, colleges and the business community (e.g. the Dean and Foster School Leadership, students, alumni, faculty, staff, business partners, donors etc.)
• Experience building partnerships with external groups and/or organizations.
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills, including public speaking and articulating ideas clearly.
• Comfortable presenting to large groups
• Excellent customer service and conflict resolution skills.
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience managing program and event budgets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT), as well as the web, email, and social media.
• Flexibility with work hours - evening are sometimes required.
• Flexible and available for travel as needed.
• Ability to occasionally lift 30 lbs. and stand for long periods of time at events.
• Familiarity with the administrative structure of a large university highly desirable.
Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you log into your “My Jobs” page. If you choose to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

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