TES Program Manager, Lowder Center

The Lowder Center is currently hiring for the position of Program Manager. This position will oversee much of the day-to-day operations of the Startup Studio initiative. The selected candidate will also assist with outreach, events, content creation, social media management, and administrative duties for the center more broadly. The ideal candidate will have creative, technical, and/or startup experience with an innovation-oriented mindset.

• Manage studio clients and projects to ensure goals and objectives are accomplished within parameters.
• Manage studio student employees and third-party contractors to ensure quality and consistency of work product.
• Assist in developing, planning, and implementing new projects.
• Actively recruit participants for Lowder Center programs and collaborate with Lowder Center staff to raise awareness and impact of Lowder Center initiatives.
• Produce content (e.g., social media posts, graphics, videos, etc.) for the center and studio clients.
• Assist with event operations as needed, and potentially lead one or more workshops.
• Advertise Lowder initiatives online and elsewhere, and field questions about Lowder Center initiatives via email, phone, or social media as needed.
• Capture photos, survey responses, and other data to track participation in Lowder Center initiatives and generate reports to enhance the mission and goals of the center.
• Coordinate with other campus groups and external stakeholders as appropriate to raise awareness of Lowder Center initiatives.
• Assist with research and other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in any discipline and some administrative or program management experience.

• Marketing and outreach experience.
• Ability to work individually as well as cooperatively with others.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Some experience with instruction and/or training.
• Some knowledge of design best practices.
• Some experience with event management.
• Commitment and motivation to learn.
• Entrepreneurial or startup experience.
• Dependability, multi-tasking, and the ability to switch priorities based on departmental needs.

$20.00-$30.00/hour

8:00 am-12:00 pm; times may vary. City position is located in Auburn, Alabama.

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