Academic Programs Manager

Department: College of Arts and Sciences - Academic Support Unit 6
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $55,000 - $62,000/year
Compensation Band: OS-OA07-Fiscal Year
FTE: 1.0

September 8, 2025; position open until filled.

Complete applications include the following:

1. A current resume or CV;
2. A cover letter that demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the minimum and preferred qualifications for the position, while also identifying any transferable skills; and
3. Names and contact information for three professional references.

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is the hub of learning, research, and academic excellence at the University of Oregon. With nearly 50 departments and programs representing the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, the high quality of our programs is the main reason why the University of Oregon is one of only 66 top universities in the prestigious Association of American Universities.

Our faculty and advisors work directly with students to help them think analytically, question critically and communicate clearly about how to find solutions to real-world issues in the world we live in. Our staff and managers play critical and dynamic roles in supporting and advancing the academic mission of the University and of CAS.

This position is in an Academic Support Unit (ASU), which houses staff, managers, and an Associate Director who provide administrative, strategic, and operations support to multiple academic departments in CAS. Academic Support Unit 6 (ASU6) includes the Departments of Biology, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Physics, the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology, and the Multidisciplinary Science Program.

The Academic Programs Manager (APM) supports the student-facing processes and programs in the Academic Support Unit (ASU). This position works closely and collaborates with the Associate Director with a primary focus on student services and recruitment. These duties include but are not limited to, tracking processes related to the undergraduate and graduate student lifecycle; supervising staff that also support this area;

graduate and undergraduate student recruitment; management of course information, registration, and petitions/requests; and managing and maintaining student records and listservs. This position also collaborates with the Operations Manager on event planning for the ASU. The APM also supports recruitment efforts by providing collaboration and outreach with campus partners.

This position supervises a team of staff that provide support to the APM. The APM reports directly to the Associate Director of the ASU.

• Four years’ experience providing administrative support to a department, program, or other organization.

• Supervisory or lead work experience.

• Ability to learn new skills quickly and adapt well to organizational change.

• Understanding of and ability to promote principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, including working with a diverse population and sensitivity to cultural differences.

• Ability to work in an environment with multiple layers of approvals, policies, and procedures, including ability to adhere to established policies and processes and promote compliance.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to plan, organize and multi-task to ensure the completion of responsibilities and manage/support others to succeed in their roles.

• Ability to utilize standard office software (e.g. Excel, Word, Outlook).

• Ability to work independently to assess situations and determine next steps.

• Ability to lead a team and encourage an atmosphere of learning and growth.

• Work experience in higher education, government, nonprofit, or other public sector administration.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement…