PROGRAM MANAGER-SHP

at  University of Alabama at Birmingham

Description
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Health Professions seeks a PROGRAM MANAGER II to report to the Program Directors of the Master of Science in Health Administration (MSHA) degree program in the Department of Health Services Administration. The UAB MSHA program is approaching a 60-year history of successfully educating healthcare leaders. It is currently ranked as the #1 health care management graduate program in the country by U.S. News World Report. Each year, nearly 150 students, ranging from immediately post-baccalaureate students to health professionals (clinicians and managers), are matriculating through the program. The MSHA Program also maintains a robust alumni network that spans across the United States, and offers additional learning and networking opportunities for current students. Alongside the Program Directors and other staff positions, this position will manage the residential and executive formats of the MSHA program in accordance with maintaining standards as outlined by the industry and the Commission on the Accreditation for Health Management Education (CAHME).

PREFERRED SKILLS

1. Ability to work independently and take initiative
2. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
3. Excellent time management and organization skills
4. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
5. Positive attitude Creative problem solver
   Annual Salary Range: $45,395 - $73,770
   Qualifications
   Bachelor s degree in a related field and three (3) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
   Primary Location: University
   Job Category: Professional & Managerial
   Organization: 351000000 Health Services Administration Chair Office
   Employee Status: Regular
   Shift: Day/1st Shift
   Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite

1. Accreditation management, competency assessment, and other reporting activities
2. Admissions and recruitment
3. On-campus logistics
4. Ongoing student communication including curricular guidance
5. Financial aid administration of scholarships and graduate teaching assistantship positions
6. Fostering professional networks among students, alumni, and other program stakeholders. In addition, the position will also have responsibilities that require budgeting, technical training and assistance, maintenance of policies and procedures, and event planning.