UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 03/24/23 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 03/29/23. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
This position is open until filled. First Review Date 03/29/23.
DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
The Division of Extended Studies (DES) at UC San Diego is fully self-supporting, operating year-round (12 months of active instruction) with a budget of $47 million annually in primarily fee income. The unit has over 200 career employees, including academic, management, staff and executive, as well as represented and non-represented positions. Many casual or contract employees and student workers also serve in the organization. In addition, DES employs more than 1,000 active by-agreement instructors.
DES operates in 200,000 square feet of managed space, including a large off-campus classroom facility. The unit maintains a robust online learning platform, operating 24/7 with webcasting and video-conferencing capability. DES also has a strong web presence with e-commerce operating 24/7. There are over 60,000 enrollment transactions annually; 35,000 outreach certification transactions and 25,000 service transactions. DES supports a robust network of representatives, agents, and students (both residential and online) around the globe. Along with all of this, DES operates two television stations, a variety of public lecture programs and is active in federal, state, local, and private research and technical assistance programs and activities.
As of Fall 2020, the University has assumed ownership of a major downtown center for which DES is taking full financial and programming responsibility. The 66,000-square-foot building will support a rich mix of campus-based and community programs reflecting the teaching, research and public service mission of UC San Diego: classroom instruction, continuing education, arts and cultural performances, civic events and collaborative community projects.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Program Manager manages the planning, scheduling, implementation, and evaluation of international certificate programs and courses in the UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies International Programs. Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced public educational program professional to resolve a wide range of educational program issues and needs assessments. Develops new public educational programs, and works on complex public educational programs of diverse scope. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for delivering courses, presentations and the development of programs. Receives general instructions and exercises judgment in selecting methods and techniques for course and instructional improvement and for promoting them to increase enrollments. Fully knowledgeable in course subject matter and program.
Additional duties include ongoing course schedule planning, instructor recruiting, student and instructor advising, promotional planning, periodic program and course evaluation and adjustment, and responding to complex programmatic issues. In conjunction with department leadership and other stakeholders, participates in long-range strategic planning. Develops outlines for new course curricula and updates, or recommends updates to existing course content. Assists with accreditation self-study and reporting requirements as needed. Participates in the development of strategic marketing plans and coordinates marketing events. Develops and monitors budgets.
Must be available for occasional evenings / weekends and may be required to attend conferences / programs both locally and out-of-town, as requested. Some overtime during peak periods may be required.
Occasional international and domestic travel required, lasting one to two weeks in duration. Must have or be able to obtain passport and required visas for travel to priority international markets.
No vacation is approved during registration and peak periods.
This position is primarily at Extension's campus location (UNEX). This position is fully onsite.
Please submit a cover letter for a complete application.
QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working in international education, especially non-degree certificate programs.
Experience developing and managing a portfolio of courses at the university or corporate level. Specifically in international education.
Proven experience providing academic advising to students, bo
UC San Diego is an academic powerhouse and economic engine, recognized as one of the top 8 public universities by U.S. News and World Report. Innovation is central to who we are and what we do. Here, students learn that knowledge isn't just acquired in the classroom - life is their laboratory. UC San Diego's rich academic portfolio includes six undergraduate colleges, five academic divisions and five graduate and professional schools. The university's award-winning scholars are experts at the forefront of their fields with an impressive track record for achieving scientific, medical and technological breakthroughs.