Program Manager - Peer Advising

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.

Manages the day-to-day operations and objectives of the Peer Advising Program. Assumes responsibility for the overall success of the program using skills in planning, training and development, assessment initiatives, and managing student leaders and graduate assistants/interns.

• Manages and administers the operational activities associated with the Peer Advising Program to meet departmental and university goals and objectives.
• Establishes priorities, assigns functions, and assures compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and standards as it relates to the Peer Advising Program
• Participates in the recommendation of strategic planning, staffing decisions, policy development, and other key areas as it relates to the Peer Advising Program.
• Designs and implements a curriculum of training and development for the Peer Advising Program to achieve specific learning outcomes.
• Assists with the design, implementation, and management of the Micro- credential. Incorporates the training and development into Foundations of Orientation Leadership Micro-credential.
• Recruits, selects, trains, supervises, and evaluates new and returning student orientation leaders annually and graduate assistants and/or practicum students for Peer Advising and Panther Camp.
• Assists with recruitment, selection, and training for summer interns in accordance with the Division of Academic and Student Affairs and NODA Intern processes and procedures.
• Develops partnerships throughout the University to attain program goals and objectives. Participates in various Division, campus, and university committees and represents the Peer Advising Program and the department at various community and student functions.
• Serves as liaison between the Peer Advisor Program participants and the university community.
• Participates with senior managers to develop budget plans for the program and monitors expenditures and revenues, as necessary.
• Oversees the monitoring, composing, and preparing of correspondences, memorandums, manuals, and reports.
  

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate specialization and four (4) years of related experience, or Master's degree in an appropriate specialization and two (2) years related experience.

• Experience working in Orientation and Family Programs, Student Affairs, or Higher Education preferred.
• Experience supervising a team or project.

Administrative

$58,882 - $60,000

Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM

• Operating University Vehicles (all types)
• Required to spend 50% or more of time operating a computer

• Driver's License Check
• Research Expanded Background Check

• Must attend meetings off campus and occasionally attend functions on weekends and evening
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends and at locations outside of the University
• Travel to FIU Campus

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. 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, 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.