Program Manager, Undergraduate Research

Job Summary

The Program Manager will provide advanced programming and opportunities that assist students in conducting and completing undergraduate research projects. Oversee the process of earning Honors credits, and to serve as the primary contact for students and faculty. Provide administrative support in tracking student progress, retention, and completion of requirements. Support Honors College staff in programs/duties essential to the College.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in field-related work.
• Three (3) years of experience in an advisory, administrative, or educational capacity with college students or adolescents in community groups OR nine (9) years of an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience working in an advisory, administrative, or educational capacity with college students. Experience working in an Honors College setting.
  
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Undergraduate Research

• Create and implement programs to assist students in completing their Honors Capstone project.
• Primary contact for students and faculty from the pre-proposal stage to the final-approved project.
• Plan and coordinate the biannual Honors Research Symposium ( HRS ).
• Oversee the Undergraduate Research Fellowship program.
• Work with library staff to ensure student projects are uploaded to the Research Commons.
• Collaborate with other entities on campus for undergraduate research opportunities and events.
  
  

Honors Online Credit System

• Oversees the process for earning Honors credits
• Serves as a liaison to students, faculty, advisers, and academic departments.
• Reviews all credit forms each semester and performs end-of-semester reporting.
• Holds information sessions to help students understand the contracting process.
  
  

Student Advising

• Advise Honors students on requirements, progress, and available opportunities.
  
  

Data Maintenance/Analysis

• Responsible for tracking and reporting student progress and retention
• Update and standardize all forms and policies.
  
  

Other Duties

• As assigned