Manager, Academic Program Support

UR Ventures

. Administer and coordinate academic program operations across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral nursing programs .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRochester • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $27 - $38 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in academic program administration, including curriculum development, accreditation processes, and compliance with educational regulations. Proficient in managing educational technologies and fostering collaboration among faculty, staff, and students.

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Academic Program AdministrationCurriculum DevelopmentLearning Management SystemsMicrosoft Office ProficiencyFERPA Compliance

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentAccreditation ActivitiesProgram AssessmentEducational TechnologyData ManagementPerformance EvaluationAdministrative Policy DevelopmentWorkflow ImprovementBudget ManagementEvent Planning

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationMultitasking Ability

Tools & Technologies

BlackboardHeliocampusSONDBSLATEZoomWorkday

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationNursing ProgramsAccreditation StandardsFERPAUniversity Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer and coordinate academic program operations across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral nursing programs
Oversee curriculum and program development, assessment, accreditation activities, and academic office functions
Supervise education department coordinators and oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance evaluation
Allocate administrative support and provide backup coverage to maintain continuity across programs
Develop and implement academic administration policies, processes, and workflow improvements
Manage instructional space, supplies, equipment, program resources, and departmental purchasing card compliance
Plan and support academic events, educational activities, special projects, and faculty orientation
Administer Blackboard, Heliocampus, SONDB, SLATE, and other academic technologies
Facilitate course delivery logistics, including classroom and guest scheduling, syllabus and curriculum management, and course material procurement
Coordinate School of Nursing governance committees, meeting materials, minutes, elections, records, and follow-up actions
Collaborate with faculty, staff, students, program directors, committees, IT staff, and University partners
Ensure compliance with University policies, applicable regulations, accreditation and records retention requirements, and FERPA

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 4 years of relevant experience in an educational or administrative setting required
Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills
Ability to organize the work area and handle frequent interruptions
Ability to multitask with minimal direction
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Workday, and databases preferred
Proficiency with Learning Management Systems and support systems such as Blackboard and Zoom preferred
Knowledge of educational technology preferred
Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with FERPA
Master's degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week
Regular worker subtype