TES Program Manager, Lowder Center

Company: Auburn
Location: Auburn
Posted on: August 27, 2024

Job Description:

Position Details



Position Information




Requisition Number
TES2409P




Home Org Name
Management




Division Name
College of Business




Position Title
TES Program Manager, Lowder Center




Estimated Hours Per Week
35




Anticipated Length of Assignment
9 months




Job Summary
The Lowder Center is currently hiring for the position of Program Manager. This position will oversee much of the day-to-day operations of the Startup Studio initiative. The selected candidate will also assist with outreach, events, content creation, social media management, and administrative duties for the center more broadly. The ideal candidate will have creative, technical, and/or startup experience with an innovation-oriented mindset.

Temporary Employment Services (TES), a unit of the Auburn University Department of Human Resources, is an in-house support center established to meet the temporary employment needs of the university. TES provides qualified and dedicated temporary employees in a wide variety of occupations to meet the staffing needs throughout the campus. Temporary employees are hired for a variety of reasons with the most common being:

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• Assistance in the place of a regular employee who is absent for a specified period of time
  
• Additional assistance during periods of abnormal or peak workloads
  
• Assistance with special projects
  
• Seasonal work
  
• Emergencies
  
  
  
  If you are looking for an employment opportunity, TES is a great way to showcase your professional skills and assist Auburn University while gaining valuable work experience within higher education.
  
  AU student employees are not eligible for TES.
  
  
  
  
  
  Essential Functions
  
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  • Manage studio clients and projects to ensure goals and objectives are accomplished within parameters.
    
  • Manage studio student employees and 3rd party contractors to ensure quality and consistency of work product.
    
  • Assist in developing, planning, and implementing new projects.
    
  • Actively recruit participants for Lowder Center programs and collaborate with Lowder Center staff to raise awareness and impact of Lowder Center initiatives.
    
  • Produce content (ex: social media posts, graphics, videos, etc.) for the center and studio clients.
    
  • Assist with event operations as needed, and potentially lead one or more workshops.
    
  • Advertise Lowder initiatives online and elsewhere, and field questions about Lowder Center initiatives via email, phone, or social media as needed.
    
  • Capture photos, survey responses, and other data to track participation in Lowder Center initiatives and generate reports to enhance the mission and goals of the center.
    
  • Coordinate with other campus groups and external stakeholders as appropriate to raise awareness of Lowder Center initiatives.
    
  • Occasionally travel for recruiting, events, and research as necessary.
    
  • Lead social media efforts and assist with other duties as assigned.
    
    
    
    
    
    Minimum Qualifications
    
    • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Industrial Design, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
      
      
      
      
      Desired Qualifications
      
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      • Marketing and outreach experience.
        
      • Ability to work individually as well as cooperatively with others.
        
      • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
        
      • A strong eye for detail.
        
      • Project management experience.
        
      • Some experience with instruction and/or training.
        
      • Some knowledge of design best practices.
        
      • Some experience with event management.
        
      • Commitment and motivation to learn.
        
      • Entrepreneurial or startup experience.
        
      • Dependability, multi-tasking, and the ability to switch priorities based on departmental needs.
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        
        Posting Detail Information
        
        
        
        
        Salary Range
        $20.00-$30.00/hour
        
        
        
        
        Work Hours
        8:00 am-12:00 pm times may vary
        
        
        
        
        City position is located in:
        Auburn
        
        
        
        
        State position is located:
        Alabama
        
        
        
        
        Posting Date
        06/27/2024
        
        
        
        
        Closing Date
        
        
        
        
        
        EEO Statement
        Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
        
        
        
        AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
        
        
        
        
        Special Instructions to Applicants
        
        
        
        
        
        Quick Link for Internal Postings
        https://www.auemployment.com/postings/46393
        
        
        
        
        
        
        

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