Since 1897, the Ostrow School of Dentistry has shaped talented students into outstanding dentists and dental hygienists. Our challenging clinical education and our expert faculty members provide future oral health professionals with the skills they need in order to become the best.
We, at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, are all committed to maintaining an environment of excellence and eminence, and this commitment shines through in all that we do.
Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC, Dental Public Health and Community Outreach department is looking for a Program Manager to join its team! The Program Manager manages an academic, research, clinical or administrative program of the University. Reports to the Professor and Associate Dean of Dental Public Health and Community Outreach. Directly supervises or manages program operations and administrative functions to include planning and scheduling, program evaluation, policy implementation, personnel administration, budget, marketing, fundraising and proposal development. Contributes to design of program content, policies and strategic planning efforts.
Job Accountabilities:
Plans and develops program objectives and content. Researches and identifies trends and needs and establishes program directions accordingly. Assesses quality of program operations. Modifies existing program services or creates new program offerings to maintain or enhance program standing. Develops curricula and course materials and coordinates faculty recruitment and involvement. Links program with other relevant departments on or off campus as necessary.
Develops and recommends program operating and administrative policies. Manages the dissemination, interpretation and application of program policies and recommends approval of exceptions.
Manages the delivery of services to targeted program participants or beneficiaries. Sets and communicates program priorities and performance standards and assesses operations using these criteria. Plans and conducts quality assurance reviews and recommends changes as appropriate. Develops and maintains automated or manual systems and procedures to facilitate program operations.
Manages staff assigned to program. Recommends organizational structure, reporting relationships and staffing needs based on program goals. Makes hiring, promotional and salary decisions in accordance with university policy. Provides performance appraisals for staff and determines need for disciplinary action.
Develops and manages program budgets and recommends or makes budgetary and resource allocations. Provides financial status reports as requested.
Identifies fundraising and development opportunities. Seeks funds for program operations from private and public sources. Writes grants to fund program or works with faculty, researchers and/or staff to develop research proposals.
Preferred Education: Master's degree
Preferred Experience: 5 years
Preferred Field of Expertise: Special education, licensing or certification requirements may exist based on program content
The annual rate range is $109,264.28/year - $118,000.00/year. When extending and offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope of responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as
well as external market and organizational considerations.
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Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 3 years Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related professional and supervisory experience in area of program specialization
