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Definition of Class

Within the William Magee Center for AOD and Wellness Education, the Program manger is tasked with coordinating student wellness education programs for the university community. The incumbent promotes healthy behavior and develops, implements, and evaluates programs, services, and resources geared toward enhancing the student's well-being.

This position manages departmental programs and activities. The incumbent manages and participates in the operation of programs, promotes the development and administration of objectives and strategic goals, and builds collaborative relationships supporting program activities.

Examples of Work Performed

• Plans, develops, and executes programs, projects, and other tasks in support of operational goals and needs.
• Participates in the development of objectives and goals and develops procedures to efficiently manage operations.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures.
• Manages and maintains departmental records.
• Serves as liaison to internal and external constituents.
• Facilitates communication and networking among staff and faculty to build collaborative relationships.
• Monitors expenses related to programs.
• Collects, organizes, maintains, and tracks data.
• May supervise, train, and coordinate the activities of subordinate staff.
• Collects and analyzes data for use in making recommendations, assessing progress, reporting to internal or external constituents, and/or developing proposals.
• Attends related meetings and conferences.
• Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following. Additional essential functions may be identified and included by the hiring department.

• Plans, develops, implements and evaluates assigned programs and activities.
• Manages and participates in the operation of programs.
• Facilitates communication to build collaborative relationships.

Minimum Education/Experience

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

AND

Experience:
Three (3) years of experience related to the above described duties.

Substitution Statement:

Related experience may be substituted for education, on a basis set forth and approved by the Department of Human Resources.

Salary/Wage Information

EEO Statement

Background Check Statement

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.