Academic Programs Manager

Department: CAS Academic Support Unit 4
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $55,000 - $62,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA07-Fiscal Year 2025-2026
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

January 5, 2026; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Complete applications should include:

1. A current resume that outlines your educational and work experience. These details are used to determine if applicants meet the qualifications of this position.
2. A cover letter that describes how your skills and experience meet the minimum qualifications and preferred qualifications for the position, and what excited you about this position.
3. Names and contact information for three (3) professional references. Candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted.

Department Summary

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is the hub of learning, research, and academic excellence at the University of Oregon. With nearly 50 departments and programs representing the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities, the high quality of our programs is the main reason why the University of Oregon is one of only 65 universities in the prestigious Association of American Universities. Our faculty and advisors work directly with students to help them think analytically, question critically, and communicate clearly about how to find solutions to real-world issues the world we live in. Our staff and managers play critical and dynamic roles in supporting and advancing the academic mission of the University and of CAS.

CAS is organized into multiple Academic Service Units (ASUs), each housing staff and managers who provide administrative, strategic, and operations support to multiple academic departments in CAS. ASU 4 includes the departments of Human Physiology, Linguistics, Psychology, as well as the Neuroscience and Swahili programs.

Position Summary

The Academic Programs Manager (APM) supports the student-facing processes and programs in the Academic Support Unit (ASU). This position works closely and collaborates with the Associate Director with a primary focus on student services and recruitment. These duties include but are not limited to, tracking processes related to the undergraduate and graduate student lifecycle; supervising staff that also support this area; graduate and undergraduate student recruitment; management of course information, registration, and petitions/requests; and managing and maintaining student records and listservs. The APM also supports recruitment efforts by providing collaboration and outreach with campus partners.

This position supervises a team of staff that provide support to the APM. The APM reports directly to the Associate Director of the ASU.

Minimum Requirements

• Four years’ experience providing administrative support to a department, program, or other organization
• Supervisory or lead work experience

Professional Competencies

• Ability to learn new skills quickly and adapt well to organizational change.
• Understanding of and ability to promote principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, including working with a diverse population and sensitivity to cultural differences.
• Ability to work in an environment with multiple layers of approvals, policies, and procedures, including ability to adhere to established policies and processes and promote compliance.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to plan, organize and multi-task to ensure the completion of responsibilities and manage/support others to succeed in their roles.
• Ability to utilize standard office software (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to work independently to assess situations and determine next steps.
• Ability to lead a team and encourage an atmosphere of learning and growth.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience in higher education, government, nonprofit, or other public sector administration.

FLSA Exempt: Yes

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website.

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