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Wayne State University Student Success Project Manager, Operational Strategy in Detroit, Michigan
Student Success Project Manager, Operational Strategy
Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedStudent Success Project Manager, Operational Strategyat its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.
Position Purpose:
The Student Success Project Manager is responsible for the planning, managing, and implementing of projects and initiatives spanning multiple student success units. Architect student progress tracking strategy to collect, analyze, and report student data using university information systems most efficiently. Use predictive data analytics and dashboards developed by the university’s institutional research and data analysis team to assess student academic performance needs, specifically for historically underrepresented and niche populations. Work closely with co-lead of Student Success Collaborative as a project manager for multiple working groups. Reports to the Director, Student Success Operational Strategy.
Essential Functions:
Develop reports for student success outcome measures, KPIs, and other metrics to ensure attainment of student success objectives.
Lead planning, logistics, and outcome analysis for multiple teams of the Student Success Collaborative.
Develop strategies to increase the visibility of learning support services usage to academic departments and school/college leadership.
Develop repository to archive artifacts associated with completed projects, including project charters,
interim status reports, final reports, etc.
Manage workflow of ad hoc projects supporting multiple student success units.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Instructional Design, Communication or related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience required.Project management certification, preferred.
Experience: Intermediate (3 to 4 years job-related experience)
Minimum 3 years of experience in higher education in relevant areas: student success, student affairs, data analytics, academic advising, or similar education and experience.
Experience in a project management role, knowledge of business practices and operations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Clear verbal and written abilities, with effective interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team.
Ability to compare, contrast and quality check work with a keen attention to detail. Strong analytical skills including critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Proficient with standard office tools (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation creation), research abilities to find relevant materials using online search tools, and database management systems.
Proficient in using technology to develop, implement, track, and analyze programs designed to maximize outreach efforts using student information systems. Demonstrated ability to aggregate and analyze data to evaluate outcomes towards set performance goals. Experience with database query and table design.
School/College/Division:
H92 - Student Affairs
Primary department:
H9212 - Academic College Enrichment Servs
Employment type:
Regular Employee
Job type: Full Time
Job category: Staff/Administrative
Funding/salary information:
Compensation type: Annual Salary
Annual Salary: To Be Determined
Working conditions:
Job openings:
Number of openings: 1
Reposted position: No
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.
Equal employment opportunity statement:
Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.