Program Manager, Professional Development and Engagement

Working Title: Program Manager, Professional Development and Engagement

State Role Title: Education Support Specialist III

Position Type: Full-time Staff (Classified)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt: Eligible for Overtime

 

College/Division: College of Business

Department: 100674 - COB-Differential Tuition

 

Pay Rate: Maximum Starting

Specify Range or Amount: $48,000

 

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

 

Beginning Review Date: 05/27/2025

 

About JMU:

James Madison University is a publicly funded university with a beautiful campus and a supportive community that is committed to preparing students for the future. The university offers excellent comprehensive benefits which include paid vacation, sick, parental, and community service leave in addition to 19 paid holidays a year; affordable health insurance; retirement through the Virginia Retirement System. We also offer a work-life balance and integration program, Balanced Dukes, that is designed to support the overall wellbeing of our employees and a Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.

Visit our Prospective Employee site to learn more about what makes JMU a great place to work: bit.ly/JMUEmployment

 

General Information:

The Office of Professional Development and Engagement (OPDE) within the College of Business is accepting applications for a Program Manager.

The OPDE is dedicated to enhancing the student experience at the College of Business by providing professional development learning opportunities that extend beyond the classroom. Through internships, externships, business visits, job-shadowing executives, and co-curricular programs, students can gain valuable leadership skills, professional insights, and hands-on experiences that will set them apart in the job market.

The Professional Development and Engagement Program Manager supports the office's mission by assisting with various professional development programs, managing communication efforts, and ensuring the success of engagement events. This position will provide exposure to a wide range of experiential learning opportunities and assist students in their journey to becoming capable, qualified, and engaged business leaders.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Professional Development Programming Support: Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of professional development activities and programs for students, including employer events and student engagement initiatives.
• Support Professional Development Passport Program: Assist in the development and maintenance of a Professional Development Passport Program which guides students through a series of professional development milestones during each class year in the College of Business (e.g. Career Kickstart Program with COB202 Interpersonal Skills course).
• Event Logistics and Fiscal Management: Provide logistical support for on-campus and off-campus professional development and engagement events, including coordination of space, catering, hotel contracts, materials, and invitations for Career Treks and other key events.
• Manage College E-Newsletter: Oversee the creation, distribution, and content management of the college’s professional development e-newsletter, keeping students and faculty informed about opportunities and events.
• Weekly Employer Event Emails: Manage and distribute weekly communications to students about upcoming employer events, workshops, and networking opportunities.
• Recruit for Professional Development Programming: Engage with students to encourage participation in the college’s professional development events (e.g. Executive-in-Residence, career panels, and mentor programs).
• Community Service Learning: Support community service-learning initiatives and help students connect with volunteer opportunities that enhance their professional development.
• Occasional weekend and evening hours are required for student events and programming.

 

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
• Strong organizational and time-management skills