Senior Program Manager, Department of Computer Sciences

Responsibilities

• Faculty Hiring/Contracts Management - 20%
• Candidate/applicant advisement and guidance on hiring process and associated processing and management of paperwork related to employment contracts or stipend process;
• Employment compliance and documentation;
• Management of HR employment forms and departmental archives. Requires advanced training in Faculty Load and Compensation processes and procedures to initiate and administer payrolls for all Adjunct Faculty salaries each academic semester.
• Banner Course Creation and Scheduling Management - 20%
• Traditional classroom and online course schedule creation; course and section load balancing; faculty and classroom assignments;
• Mandated scheduling guidelines and requirements;
• Enrollment monitoring and census reporting. Requires advanced training in Banner scheduling process and procedures, and advanced skills in MS Project and MS Excel.
• Departmental Budgets and Finance Management - 20%
• Main office budget planning;
• Departmental/student group travel spending management;
• Expenses tracking and report creation;
• Using Workday for reporting and expense tracking for each fiscal year;
• Preparation of budget review materials and accounting summaries as needed;
• Expense forms and reimbursement processes;
• Trained in MSU Denver Corporate Card for Department of Computer Sciences purchases and acquisitions and managing all budgetary processes through the Workday application;
• Support finance management work in departmental research grants.
• Departmental Office Management and Events Coordination - 20%
• Requires experience in program planning, development and assessment for the Department of Computer Sciences;
• Support of operational requirements of department facilities, student lounge and front office;
• Front office communications, front office staffing and continuous coverage of front office supervision of staffing needs and access;
• Scheduling of student appointments with faculty;
• Office supply inventory control and ordering;
• Assists Department Chair and Associate Chair with day-to-day business of department as requested;
• May include limited marketing and promotional duties;
• Provides guidance or limited help to student clubs;
• Coordi

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Department Computer Science About the University Established in 1965, Metropolitan State University ( MSU Denver ) was founded to serve students who were underrepresented in higher education whose life paths and experiences did not fit the traditional mold. Sixty years later, the University continues to serve over 16,000 of Colorado's extraordinary and diverse students, providing them with the foundation on which to build their unique aspirations. As the third largest public institution of higher education in Colorado, MSU Denver is a model university for today's college students. Proud of its federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution that also offers graduate programs (gHSI) and the only Seal of Excelencia certified institution in Colorado, the University serves the most diverse undergraduate student population in the state, as well as the most first-generation students. Through affordable, flexible, and holistic education, MSU Denver helps students build essential skills grounded in a multicultural and global perspective that lead to undergraduate and graduate degrees, and career and life success. At MSU Denver, we are committed to our CADRE values: Community, Access, Diversity, Respect, and Excellence . We strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment where all community members are valued and belong. Our dedication to breaking down barriers to education, fostering open dialogue, and promoting world-class scholarship ensures that we provide exceptional services and innovative learning opportunities for our students, faculty, and staf f. Position Summary MSU Denver is currently seeking a Senior Program Manager in the Department of Computer Sciences. The position exists to provide technical, student, and administrative program management for the department. This position requires the individual to execute, manage, and oversee various academic department functions regarding degree programs and student services. Responsibilities include understanding and managing processes for employment hiring and contracts, office budget and expenses, course scheduling, and other general office responsibilities as detailed in the Responsibilities section below. The Senior Program Manager is also responsible for the supervision of the front office staff to greet and provide information to students and guests to the Department of Computer Sciences. This is a multi-faceted role that requires the ability to prioritize workflow, an aptitude for learning new systems and tools, and a strong ability to work and communicate with others. The successful candidate must have well- developed interpersonal skills, customer service experience, and excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision.

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