Academic Major Exploration Program Manager - 527648

Pay Grade / Pay Range : Minimum : $56,600 - Midpoint : $73,600 (Salaried E9)

Department / Organization : 200019 - Capstone Center for Student Success

Normal Work Schedule : Monday - Friday 8 : 00am to 5 : 00pm

Job Summary : The Academic Major Exploration Program Manager advises a unique student population. Assists student understanding of core and academic program requirements, the academic calendar, and general university procedure. Serving as liaison to colleges for updates for procedures, curriculum, etc. Manages Exploring 4 Success, the university's major exploration program for students undecided on their major.

Required Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of academic advising or student success experience; OR master's degree and two (2) years of academic advising or student success experience.

Skills and Knowledge : Ability to work with various groups of people. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent public speaking skills. Computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheet and / or database management. Good planning, coordinating, and organizing skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to display professionalism while representing the University to students, parents, and external audiences. Good analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to read and interpret policies and procedures. Ability to manage professional and student staff.

Preferred Qualifications : Master’s degree in higher education or related, College Student Personnel Services, Guidance and Counseling or related field. Project development and management experience. Experience working across departments or divisions. Experience managing professional and student staff. Experience with Banner applications and reporting. Experience planning, coordinating, and executing large events for students, parents, and campus partners. Experience in admission, academic, and graduation procedures. Experience with degree audits and transcript interpretation.

Background Investigation Statement : Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment / Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights : Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.