CIE Program Manager

Job Description - CIE Program Manager (2603318)

CIE Program Manager

Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Four (4) years of directly related full-time administrative experience. Experience working with college students. Experience planning and executing events. Experience managing programs or projects. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google applications.

Advanced degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Experience working with graduate students. Experience working with international students. Experience promoting equity and inclusion in academic environments. Experience developing and managing budgets. Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data to inform program decisions. Experience cultivating and maintaining productive collaborations with internal and external stakeholders. Experience developing and presenting professional communications to varied audiences. Experience using productivity and operations tools (e.g., Qualtrics [survey design], Concur [travel and expense management], and SBU Reporting [institutional reporting] or similar platforms).

Established in 2002, the Center for Inclusive Education (CIE) has been dedicated to supporting scholars financially, academically, and socially, while fostering an environment that prioritizes inclusion at the highest levels of research and scholarship. Under the direction of the Assistant Dean for Diversity and Inclusion, the CIE Program Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, managing, and evaluating initiatives to enhance the retention and professional development of scholars who have faced significant challenges in pursuit of their education.

Key responsibilities include the planning and execution of evidence-based initiatives, interventions, and high-visibility events; overseeing all CIE alumni engagement activities, including serving as the primary liaison to the Alumni Board and SBU Advancement; top-level service to constituents; evaluation and analysis of program-relevant research and data; support in writing, implementation, and submission of grant proposals; documentation of program results in publications, annual reports and other evaluation tools;

associated business transactions; budget management, supervision of student personnel, and all related administrative duties. The incumbent must have experience working successfully both independently and as part of a team, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving; strong organizational and time management skills, and exceptional attention to detail; experience effectively working concurrently on multiple projects with a high degree of accuracy and organization;

the skills and experience to advise doctoral-level students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds; and strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Program Management:
  Provide day-to-day management of CIE initiatives to enhance student retention and professional development (e.g., Community of Student Mentors, CIE SBU Scholars) Oversee all alumni engagement activities, serving as the chief liaison between the CIE, the Alumni Board, and SBU Advancement to coordinate fundraising, strategic outreach, and alumni-student mentoring pipelines. Duties will include: program development and operations, documentation of project results, planning and execution of high visibility activities, participation in meetings both on and off-campus, collection and analysis of relevant data, writing of reports, associated business transactions, all administrative duties, budget management, student advisement, supervision of student personnel, close monitoring of event attendance to ensure maximal participation, and continued seeking of opportunities to improve measurable outcomes.
  
  The incumbent will stay informed about all relevant University policies and procedures related to program administration. Travel to meetings and conferences on behalf of the office as needed.
• Student Support:
  Provide informal academic and professional guidance to graduate students, with a particular emphasis on domestic and international doctoral-level students. Support student academic, research, and career development. Serve as a resource for navigating institutional policies, connecting students to campus and external support services, and addressing unique challenges faced by diverse populations in…