Program Manager, University Policy and Procedures
- Employer
- University of Maryland Baltimore
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Program Administration, Technology, Analysts & Programming
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Office of Policy and Procedures has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager. Reporting to the AVP, the Program Manager coordinates the policy development process including amending, updating, and posting policy and procedures at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). The selected candidate will coordinate stakeholder review, research related compliance requirements, ensure appropriate approvals, and the timely review and distribution of UMB policies. Strong communication is required for the effective performance of this role. Benefits InformationUMB offers a generous benefits package that includes 22 vacation days, 14 floating and holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools. UMB requires all faculty, staff, and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be processed through Human Resources. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Lead the approval process for UMB’s policy and procedure(s). Prepare, coordinate, and maintain program content and delivery methods for the daily operations and events within the Office of Policy and Procedures. Research best practices and trends in university policy and procedures, as well as staying abreast of regulatory requirements that may impact current policies and procedures. Serve as primary liaison to departments and schools regarding University wide policy and procedure. Monitor all databases and program applications related to the analysis and implementation of policies and procedures Organize and/or participate in various committees and teams to consult with program heads and administrative officials on policy and program needs as well as various administrative issues. Coordinate the regular publication of summary reports and serve as an information resource to coworkers, the university, and external figure in consultation with the AVP for policy and procedures. Monitor changes in USM policy and procedures. Notify appropriate University leadership of changes and how it will impact key areas in consultation with the AVP for policy and procedures. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in government, public administration, or a related field preferred.Experience: Four (4) years of program oversight including program planning, budget, and coordination. Two (2) to four (4) years of experience working in policy review, development and implementation or other appropriate field preferred.Certification/Licensure: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Possess knowledge of general policy and procedure construction, as well as the process flow associated with the implementation of policies. Possess a knowledge and understating of policies and practices of the operation of higher education entities. Ability to maintain high standards with the work being performed and maintain awareness with trends and influences. Ability to determine “best practice” and recommend changes to improve policy and procedures. Ability to establish goals, structures, and processes to implement policies. Skill in making effective and timely decisions. Ability to prioritize ongoing and new projects, as well as conduct research and gather information to identify root cause and scope stakeholders. Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to network and interact, as well as support effective partnerships with key groups and individuals. Ability to manage conflict, and work well with a diverse workforce.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff
Shift: Day Job
Organization: Operations & Planning
Job Posting: Jul 5, 2022
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Organization
Welcome to the Baltimore campus of the University of Maryland, founded in 1807 along a ridge in what was then called Baltimore Town. Today, this 61-acre research and technology complex encompasses 65 buildings in West Baltimore near the Inner Harbor. 
The University is Maryland's only public academic health, human services, and law center. Seven professional and graduate schools train the majority of the state's physicians, nurses, dentists, lawyers, social workers, and pharmacists.
Under the leadership of President Jay A. Perman, MD, the University is a leading partner in the redevelopment of the west side of Baltimore. The University of Maryland BioPark, which opened in October 2005, promotes collaborative research opportunities and bioscience innovation.
Sponsored research totaled $567.1 million in Fiscal Year 2010. With 6,349 students and 6,717 faculty members and staff, the University is an economic engine that returns more than $15 in economic activity for every $1 of state general funds appropriation. The University community gives more than 2 million hours a year in service to the public.
Mission
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is the State¹s public health, law and human services university devoted to excellence in professional and graduate education, research, patient care, and public service. As a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and using state-of-the-art technological support, we educate leaders in health care delivery, biomedical science, global health, social work and the law. We emphasize interdisciplinary education and research in an atmosphere that explicitly values civility, diversity, collaboration, teamwork and accountability. By conducting internationally recognized research to cure disease and to improve the health, social functioning and just treatment of the people we serve, we foster economic development in the City, State, and nation. We are committed to ensuring that the knowledge we generate provides maximum benefit to society and directly enhances our various communities.
Campus Data
Go to the Office of Institutional Research and Accountability for complete campus facts.
Equal Opportunity
The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital status or veteran's status to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote employees and applicants for employment in all job levels with regard to their qualifications and without consideration to the aforementioned categories. Exceptions to this policy will be made only as allowed by law for example, due to bona fide occupational qualifications or lack of reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
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