Administrative Services and Programs Manager; Program Management Specialist

LATINO STUDIES (BL-LATS-IUBLA)

The Administrative Services and Programs Manager is a shared services role between 4 programs. These include the American Studies Program (AMST), the Latino Studies Program (LATS), Native American and Indigenous Studies Program (NAIS), and Asian American Studies Program (AAST).

• American Studies Program (AMST)
• Asian American Studies Program (AAST)
• Latino Studies Program (LATS)
• Native American and Indigenous Studies Program (NAIS)

• Serves as administrative services and program manager, office manager, and assistant to the Chairs for the Programs of:
  American Studies (AMST), Asian American Studies (AAST), Latino Studies (LATS), and Native American and Indigenous Studies (NAIS).
• Latino Studies, as a stand-alone program outside of American Studies, will require that the position pay particular attention to programming and budgeting for this unit during the  AY.
• This position requires the program manager to be based physically in the LATS office.
• Serves as the public face of the Latino Studies Program at its main office and at recruiting events.
• Manages all programs; handles administrative and enrollment activities at undergraduate levels; plans and coordinates faculty travel and events for all units; and includes faculty personnel assistance.
• Establishes, interprets, and modifies program policies and operating procedures. Provides transaction processing and other financial administrative support as dictated by program needs and under the direction of the Fiscal Officer.
• Assists in implementing initiatives. Represents the programs at various meetings.
• Understand the Chairpersons
  ¿ goals and the mission of the programs; implement chairs
  ¿ goals. Advise and assist the Chairs with University, College and Departmental policies and procedures and assure that appropriate procedures are followed.
• Collaborates with team members to develop program objectives and create policies to meet them. Coordinates program operation with all collaborative units.
• Monitors progress and maintains all necessary data bases.
• Actively recruits program participants and researches new venues and methods of recruitment.
• May provide guidance to support and temporary staff and coordinates workflow for the program.
• Researches available grants and assists creating funding proposals that further advance support of the program. Writes grant reports.
• Administers program budgets.
• Collaborates with team members to develop program objectives and create policies to meet them. Coordinates program operation with all collaborative units.
• Monitors progress and maintains all necessary data bases.
• Actively recruits program participants and researches new venues and methods of recruitment.
• May provide guidance to support and temporary staff and coordinates workflow for the program.
• Researches available grants and assists creating funding proposals that further advance support of the program. Writes grant reports.
• Administers program budgets.

• Coordinates and delivers community outreach activities, educational programs, workshops, and engagement initiatives in support of established program objectives.
• Applies knowledge of outreach and engagement practices to communicate program information and educational content to community audiences in accessible and effective ways.
• Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with community organizations, participants, and university partners to support outreach and engagement efforts.
• Assists in identifying community needs, interests, and opportunities for engagement and provides input regarding program improvements and outreach strategies.
• Develops, adapts, and distributes educational materials, presentations, communications,…