Program Director

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Leads strategic planning initiatives and is responsible for the overall communications and universal technical assistance of the Delivering Resources, Education, and Access to MSIs (DREAM) Center which aims to responds to a critical need to (a) improve the capacity of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), tribally controlled colleges and universities (TCCUs), and other minority-serving institutions (MSIs). This position will plan and direct the administrative and operational activities of DREAM Center technical assistance. Provides recommendations on DREAM Center goals and propose new initiatives.

• Plans and directs the administrative and operational activities of DREAM Center technical assistance. Manages the programs that are run through the center. Creates and implements technical assistance programs to service faculty at institutions around the country. Implements cohorts in their training programs that includes leading webinar sessions, virtual communications, and ongoing support for the cohorts.
• Advises and makes recommendations on DREAM Center goals, internal, and external trends.
• Proposes plans and develops new initiatives.
• Develops and implements the technical assistance plan for the Center.
• Implements appropriate procedures to ensure project efficiency and accuracy to fulfill the DREAM Center's mission.
• Develops and implements the strategic vision and plan for the Center.
• Serves as the liaison to establish communication with technical assistance center participants and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Directs Center activities to ensure compliance with University and United States Department of Education policies, procedures, and required standards.
• Manages program change in accordance with the project change management plan.
• Holds program staff accountable for high performance and high engagement culture by articulating expectations, monitoring performance, and providing consistent feedback across areas of responsibility.
• Oversee the creation of the content for the Center website and ensure content is up to date and compliant.
• Supervise assigned staff and doctoral interns.

Bachelor's degree in business, education, or related field and six (6) years of related work experience or Master's degree in business, education, or related field and four (4) years of related work experience.

Administrative

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Expanded Background Check

Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Prospective Employee

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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