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The Student Program Manager, Lonza Scholars Program (Adjunct), coordinates, implements, and manages the UNH–Lonza Scholars Mentorship Program, a multi-year, externally funded initiative designed to provide mentorship, experiential learning, and workforce development opportunities for students pursuing careers in the life sciences. The position plays a central role in ensuring a high-quality experience for student participants and Lonza mentors while supporting program outcomes related to student development and career readiness.
This role operates within the Center for Career and Professional Success and is responsible for managing core program functions, including student–mentor matching, engagement, communication, and program tracking. The position requires strong project management, relationship management, and student support skills to effectively coordinate stakeholders and sustain program success.
Duties/Responsibilities
Program Coordination & Implementation (40%)
Coordinate and implement all aspects of the Lonza Scholars Mentorship Program (supporting up to 16 student scholars annually)
Develop and manage program timelines, activities, and deliverables
Ensure a consistent and high-quality experience across all program components
Student & Mentor Engagement (30%)
Match students with Lonza mentors and facilitate ongoing engagement
Serve as the primary point of contact for students and mentors
Manage communication and relationships with Lonza mentors and stakeholders
Student Support & Development (20%)
Provide individualized support to student participants
Support students in translating mentorship experiences into academic and career outcomes
Reinforce student learning, reflection, and professional growth through the program
Program Tracking, Assessment & Improvement (10%)
Track participation, engagement, and overall program progress
Support program assessment and continuous improvement efforts
Maintain program documentation and reporting as needed
Requirements
Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of relevant professional experience in program coordination, student services, career services, or a related field
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities simultaneously
Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with students, faculty/staff, and external partners
Ability to provide student-centered support and guidance
Attention to detail and ability to track and manage program data
Ability to work independently and take initiative in a dynamic environment
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working in higher education, career services, or experiential learning programs
Experience managing mentorship, internship, or workforce development programs
Familiarity with employer engagement or partnership development
Experience supporting student career readiness and professional development
Applicant Instructions:
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents)
Resume/CV
Compensation Pay Range:
$20/hr
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here:USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources
Location:
Durham
Salary Grade:
Adjunct Hourly Staff 00
The University System of New Hampshire is the largest provider of post secondary education in the Granite State. With more than 27,000 enrolled students and 90,000 alumni living in state, the sister institutions of the University System - the University of New Hampshire, Plymouth State University, and Keene State College - have a direct impact on hundreds of thousands of New Hampshire citizens every year.
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