Sr. Program Development Mgr
- Employer
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute
- Location
- Worcester
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
JOB TITLE
Sr. Program Development Mgr
LOCATION
Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME
Program Development
DIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
This individual is responsible for the program development and customer relations associated with delivery of quality graduate “for credit” programs and non-credit programs for targeted industrial clients. This includes all elements of partner development, program logistics, and customer service in producing a viable industry corporate partner for the University.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsibilities:
- Mentor, advise, and interface with other Corporate and Professional
- Education staff including Operations and Business Development employees.
- Establish and maintain relationships within the business community consistent with the basic function of the position.
- Identify opportunities for education and training initiatives through fostering strong relationships with the highest level of client management.
- Be involved in continuous improvement functions within Corporate and Professional Education with the goal of becoming a “Best” practices division.
- Design and assess technical procedures and practices with regard to curriculum development and delivery.
- Be able to discuss technical initiatives with the highest level of engineering and business management including plant operations, design, and research and engineering technical initiatives.
- Identify changes in technology and innovation that may result in new program opportunities.
- Assist the Directors with the planning and implementation of future programs.
- Conduct presentations for current and potential clients to assist Business Development in growing revenue.
- Provide information to the Dean and Directors on program cost-effectiveness.
- Demonstrate creativity and resourcefulness in determining how to serve internal and external customers.
- Assist in obtaining new course and program approvals through appropriate academic governance committees.
- Develop and maintain faculty relationships to help facilitate and manage existing and new programs.
- Conduct market research to assist in strategic decision making with regard to program development initiatives.
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate multiple tasks through project completion for curriculum development, implementation, and assessment.
- Assist the Dean and Directors in developing and implementing a consistent marketing and advertising plan for the university.
- Represents WPI at corporate events and graduate fairs.
- Assist in proposal writing for clients and to obtain grant funding.
- Reporting structure: Reports to the Senior Program Development Manager of Corporate and Professional Education; on a normal and consistent basis will interact with the highest level of client management including, but not limited to, general managers, vice presidents, presidents and board members; on a normal and consistent basis will interact with department chairs, faculty, and members of the Provost's staff.
- Other duties as may be assigned or determined to support the continued growth and development of Corporate and Professional Education.
- Applicants must have demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and/or commitment to do so as an employee at WPI.
- WPI is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are looking for candidates who can support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required. Advanced degree preferred.
- Five+ years experience working with or in industry in a leadership, engineering, consultant, or marketing role.
- Prior program management experience.
- Strong business acumen.
- High energy level.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Background in defining needs related to Science and Engineering within process, manufacturing, and/or technical corporations.
- Strong working knowledge of process improvement and engineering practice.
- Strong working knowledge of assessment procedures and practice.
- A dynamic individual capable of being an appropriate representative of WPI.
- Strong communicator able to make professional presentations on short lead times.
- Must be willing to do limited over night travel.
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Exempt)
WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability. We are seeking individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity and collaboration, inclusion, problem solving and change making.
To apply, visit: https://wpi.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WPI_External_Career_Site/job/Worcester/Sr-Program-Development-Mgr_R0001106
About WPI
WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.
Diversity & Inclusion at WPI
WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.
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Organization
Founded in Worcester, Mass., in 1865, WPI was one of the nation's earliest technological universities. From our founding days, WPI has taken a unique approach to science and technology education.
Our undergraduate and graduate students emerge ready to take on some of the most difficult challenges in science and technology. More important, they understand how their work can truly impact society and improve our lives.
Great Minds at Work in the classroom and around the world
WPI's academic departments offer more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in science, engineering, technology, management, the social sciences, and the humanities and arts, leading to the BA, BS, MS, ME, MBA, and PhD.
At sites as close as our home city of Worcester and at over 40 other locations in 25 countries,WPI’s Global Projects Program immerses students in new cultures to tackle unstructured problems in ways that are meaningful to local sponsors in real communities. This is not your typical study abroad.
WPI faculty members and students are engaged in advanced, multidisciplinary research across a broad range of fields—from cutting-edge work in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, to explorations of the technological and policy issues surrounding cybersecurity, to studies of issues as diverse as firefighter health and security and the fire safety challenges of green buildings.
A highly regarded institution
Among recent honors for WPI are the 2016 Bernard M. Gordon Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education and the No. 1 ranking for “faculty who best combine research and teaching.” (Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Ed, 2016)
A beautiful campus in a central location
WPI’s compact 95-acre campus is set atop one of Worcester’s “seven hills” on the residential outskirts of town. Old English stone buildings are focal points of the architecture, but modern facilities have moved in to claim their own space on the immaculately kept grounds. WPI’s newest building, the Foisie Innovation Studio, is slated to open in Fall 2018 and will house high-tech classrooms, makerspaces, labs, and a residence hall for 140 students.
Learn more at wpi.edu.
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