Program Operations Director - GTDC: Pathways to Policy Program

About the role

The Program Ops Director will manage the day-to-day operations of advancing, supporting, and evaluating activities that support and further strategic initiatives for a college/unit. As an individual contributor, this position will serve as a strategic partner, implementation lead, and primary point of contact for multiple activities and/or initiatives as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute events, initiatives, and programs.
• Lead strategic development, implementation, and expansion of multiple initiatives and programs, ensuring alignment with college/unit strategic goals.
• Evaluate effectiveness of events, initiatives, and programs utilizing data and feedback to propose modifications and enhancements to achieve high-impact outcomes.
• Develop and disseminate key messages and marketing materials for internal and external audiences in collaboration with communications team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to determine necessary resources and measure engagement, success, and outcomes.
• Oversee coordination and deliver direct logistical and operational support for college/unit events, initiatives, and programs in collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Develop, administer, and manage budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and maximizing impact.
• Define assessment goals and oversee reporting to highlight success, garner input, and propose recommendations to leadership and key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four to five years of job-related experience.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree preferred.
• Preferred experience includes but is not limited to administering programming, knowledge of the University environment or higher education, general administrative functions, and complex meeting and event planning.