Part-time Program Manager (20 hours/wk, Hybrid, IHP Staff)
- Employer
- MGH Institute of Health Professions
- Location
- Boston, MA
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Program Administration, Technology, Analysts & Programming
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
This role is located on the MGH-IHP Campus within the beautiful Charlestown Navy YardPosition SummaryThe School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) is seeking someone to fill a part-time 20 hour/wk .50 FTE Program Manager role, working closely with Drs. Teresa J Kimberley, PT, PhD, FAPTA (Director) and Elise Townsend, PT, PhD (Associate Director) in the PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences Program. The Program Manager will be responsible for general administrative and operations functions including student support and organization (25-30 PhD students), budget, personnel, grant administration, academic proposals, accreditation reports, and policy interpretation in the PhD in Rehabilitation Science program. This position provides administrative support to the Program/Department and/or their designees. The Program Manager will become knowledgeable about the Institute (IHP), SHRS, and the PhD program in Rehabilitation Sciences to effectively communicate and represent the School, the PhD program, and program course offerings. The position requires close interaction and cooperation with the leadership team of the PhD Program in Rehabilitation Sciences, as well as Admissions, the Registrar, the marketing and web design teams, the Office of Student and Alumni Services, the Office of Information Technology, and the Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Office.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Program Manager Role (50%)The Program Manager will report directly to Drs. Kimberley and Townsend. The Program Manager is expected to work both independently and as a collaborative team member with others, including 25-30 PhD students in Rehabilitation Sciences, PhD program faculty, IHP staff, and a graduate assistant (GA). General administrative operations:
- Maintains appropriate office systems, word processing, databases, drafting basic correspondence, copying, filing, processing forms and requisitions while ensuring accuracy.
- Establishes, coordinates, monitors, and revises database systems (i.e., Microsoft Teams, Formstack, D2L) for accurate program records of faculty, alumni, and program accomplishments; course syllabi and schedules; student files; special funds and projects; research and recruitment efforts.
- Maintains calendars and schedules appointments/meetings for program administrative leaders.
- Performs routine office related administrative duties such as order supplies, greet visitors and prospective students, handle incoming calls, provide assistance or make referrals to appropriate staff.
- Successfully tracks and manages numerous tasks and work streams simultaneously.
- Becomes well-versed in the PhD program curriculum, course offerings and schedules.
- Maintains, tracks and updates student files with their CVs, bio sketches, and documentation for graduation audits, while tracking student milestone progress.
- Oversees student compliance with academic requirements, immunizations and other new and ongoing student requirements.
- Supports admissions processes including assistance with recruitment, organizing and distributing applications during the review process, facilitating program communication with applicants,
- Communicating with the Office of Admissions, etc.
- Facilitates pre-matriculation, orientation, and exiting student processes.
- Supports the weekly Tuesday 4-5pm Interdisciplinary Research Seminar: sends reminder communications to speakers and students, collects presentation information, distributes articles to students, tracks attendance and other course requirements, organizes on-sight and remote access for participants, distributes course recordings, etc.
- Markets seminar guest speaker sessions, dissertation defenses, and other events via flyers, email, Outlook/IHP calendars, Teams posts, etc.
- Schedules qualifying and dissertation exams and collects/archives exam results.
- Staffs and supports PhD committees, faculty meetings, and student meetings by assisting in the preparation and distribution of materials; scheduling, attending and taking minutes.
- Provides on-site and virtual (Zoom) course assistance as needed.
- Manages term lecturer contracts.
- Identifies and communicates areas for improvement in program processes to leadership and implements solutions accordingly.
- Organizes biannual social/ recognition gatherings for students.
- Delegates to and oversees graduate assistant(s) who support the program.
- Serves as first point of contact for PhD program inquiries from prospective/current students by being available during weekly Seminars; monitoring department and program email and phone; and being knowledgeable in PhD program curriculum, course offerings, schedules, policy and procedures.
- Performs routine office related administrative duties such as greet visitors, prospective students, and visiting faculty; handle incoming calls; provide assistance or make referrals to appropriate staff.
- Sends program communications via email, Outlook calendar, and Teams.
- Submits requests to update program website or other marketing material as needed.
- Monitors spending to stay within program budgets.
- Manages student funding requests: check for allowable expenses per program policy, assist with reimbursement/purchase procedures, track individual student spending, coordinate approvals with Associate Director/Director.
- Manages term lecturer, guest lecturer, and student award payments.
- Supervises graduate assistant payroll: approve Kronos timecards and track payments to stay within budget.
- Processes and tracks purchase orders, check requests and business expense reports via online accounts payable systems. Maintains familiarity with MGB Finance policy changes and processes as needed.
- Plans, attends, and oversees program orientation, awards ceremony, biannual receptions, and additional program events as needed.
- Serves on the SHRS Anti-Oppression Task Force; facilitates Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion initiatives for interdisciplinary PhD students.
- Contributes to other special projects as needed to advance the PhD RS program and further IHP strategic priorities.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum of 2-4 years working in office environment; program/project management experience desirable.
- Familiarity with higher education and clinical research desirable.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize among deliverables.
- Strong management, interpersonal and communication skills, customer and team oriented.
- Must be able to function flexibly in team with some overlapping responsibilities.
- Exceptional organizational skills and careful attention to details.
- Ability to follow directions and work collaboratively as part of a 3-member team.
- Computer literacy, with working knowledge of Microsoft office suite (Word, PPT, Outlook, Excel, Teams)
- Experience with Zoom and virtual meeting management.
- Familiarity with student support software and online learning platforms (e.g. D2L, Canvas).
- Initiative in anticipating, investigating, and resolving problems.
- Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks/projects and frequent interruptions.
- Willingness to take on additional duties as requested.
- Assist in supervising and managing graduate assistants and graduate students.
- Assist with tracking expenses and budget monitoring.
- Submitting, tracking and processing reimbursements.
- Work is performed in an office environment under stress during peak periods of activity, deadlines, meetings, high traffic, and frequent interruptions. Flexible schedule for hybrid work (some remote) considered.
- Six months to one year moving through the various academic cycles.
- Applicants should apply online at Careers | MGH IHP
- Cover letter & CV preferred to accompany your application and be addressed to Dr. Elise Townsend, PT, PhD (Associate Director)
Primary Location: MA-Charlestown-MGH IHP
Work Locations:
MGH IHP (MGHCharlestownIHP)
36 First Avenue
Charlestown, 02129
Job: Professional/Managerial
Organization: Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)
Schedule: Part-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Posting: Apr 24, 2023
Organization
MGH Institute of Health Professions in Boston is an innovative and interprofessional graduate school with post-baccalaureate, direct entry-level master’s and doctorate, and post-professional programs in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Speech-Language Pathology, Health Professions Education, and a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences. The only degree-granting affiliate of the Partners HealthCare System, the MGH Institute offers its more than 1,500 students unparalleled opportunities to learn and work alongside expert practitioners in a variety of hospital, clinical, community, and educational settings. The school, which has graduated more than 5,400 students since its 1977 founding by Massachusetts General Hospital, is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Several programs are highly ranked by U.S. News & World Report and the school has been named for the past six years as a Great College to Work for by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
The MGH Institute of Health Professions is located at the Catherine Filene Shouse Building in Boston's historic Charlestown Navy Yard. Originally built in 1866, a complete interior renovation of the Shouse Building was completed in 2001, providing a state-of-the-art working and learning environment. The building also houses The Children's Quarters, which offers kindergarten and preschool daycare to both staff and students of the Institute and the Charlestown community. We employ more than 200 faculty, administration, and staff, and offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. The MGH Institute of Health Professions is an equal opportunity employer
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