The University of Oklahoma
Program Administrator, Industry Partnerships
The University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma, us, 73019
The College of Professional and Continuing Studies is seeking a Program Administrator for our Industry Partnership Programs which includes OU Economic Development Institute, OU Lean Institute, Laurance Reid Gas Conditioning Conference, Blowout Prevention School, Corrosion Control Conference, Gas Conditioning Short Course.
The successful candidate will have strong business and entrepreneurial experience - these programs are essentially small businesses. Responsible for strategic direction to ensure relevancy and quality, promotion / marketing to grow attendance, administrative/logistical oversight. Also, will participate in prospective new program identification and if approved, implementation. This is an onsite, full-time position.
Responsibilities will include :
Direction of program administration, implementation, tracking and budget development
Oversee all (6) Industry Partnerships programs, ensure effective operations and alignment with university policies.
Develop an overarching vision and strategy for programs
Apply business and entrepreneurial strategies to strengthen financial performance, enhance program reach, and increase participation levels.
Establish operational and strategic unit goals
Implement proactive approaches to improve instructional quality and assess program effectiveness using data-driven evaluation tools.
Develop, implement, and interpret policies and practices for the program
Provide oversight of budgets, staff supervision, and fiscal operations to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Explore and create new program opportunities (and growth)
Coordinate marketing, communications, and vendor relations to execute high-quality conferences, courses, and events.
Coordinate with internal and external partners, constituents and campus staff to foster program growth
Build strong relationships with strategic partners, industry stakeholders, governance boards, and campus constituents.
Serve on various committees and represent the program to the public and client groups
Communicate regularly with college leadership on outcomes, opportunities, and challenges.
Perform related duties as assigned
To successfully fulfill the function of the position.
Oversee all (6) Industry Partnerships programs, ensure effective operations and alignment with university policies.
Develop an overarching vision and strategy for programs
Apply business and entrepreneurial strategies to strengthen financial performance, enhance program reach, and increase participation levels.
Establish operational and strategic unit goals
Implement proactive approaches to improve instructional quality and assess program effectiveness using data-driven evaluation tools.
Develop, implement, and interpret policies and practices for the program
Provide oversight of budgets, staff supervision, and fiscal operations to ensure compliance and efficiency.
Explore and create new program opportunities (and growth)
Coordinate marketing, communications, and vendor relations to execute high-quality conferences, courses, and events.
Coordinate with internal and external partners, constituents and campus staff to foster program growth
Build strong relationships with strategic partners, industry stakeholders, governance boards, and campus constituents.
Serve on various committees and represent the program to the public and client groups
Communicate regularly with college leadership on outcomes, opportunities, and challenges.
Perform related duties as assigned
To successfully fulfill the function of the position.