Program Manager, Humanities in Action

Ball State University•Muncie, IN

3d•$50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

The College of Sciences and Humanities welcomes applications for Program Manager of our new Humanities in Action Program. Humanities in Action provides paid internships at nonprofit organizations for humanities majors, and the Program Manager will play an integral role in the program's success. The Program Manager for the Humanities in Action Program will play a vital role in building and sustaining a new paid internship program for humanities majors at Ball State University. This position will be responsible for identifying and facilitating internship placements, processing student applications for the program, assisting students with questions about the program, maintaining relationships with nonprofit organization partners, and providing day-to-day administrative support for the program. The Program Manager will ensure that students and nonprofit organization partners have the resources and support needed for successful internship experiences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (humanities, education, nonprofit management, community development, or related discipline)
Demonstrated knowledge of, and/or experience in the nonprofit sector
At least two years experience in program coordination, career development, and/or student services
Strong organizational and project management skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and external partners

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a relevant field
Experience developing and sustaining community partnerships
Experience working in higher education and with college students

Responsibilities

Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with nonprofit organizations in collaboration with the program leads
Provide guidance and coaching for students participating in Humanities in Action Program
Manage the internship application process, including reviewing applications, tracking eligibility, and determining appropriate student placements
Develop, deliver, and manage professional development programming for internship students
Maintain accurate program records, including internship placements and student hours; evaluate for grant compliance
Establish and maintain internship agreements with nonprofit partner organizations
Serve as a liaison between students, faculty, and nonprofit partner organizations to ensure clear communication, and appropriate program management and consultation
Collaborate with program leads to develop marketing and outreach strategies to recruit students and expand nonprofit organizational partnerships
Work with program leads as needed, such as analyzing data, developing report, supporting program assessment, and coordinating scheduling of the internship course

Benefits

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer paid 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and 10 holidays a year.
Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments.
We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family.
These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.
When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State.
We do the same for you. In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition.
This offer is good from the very first day you start.
It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.
Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.
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There are about 3,000 full-time faculty and staff in the Ball State University work family. Each brings unique gifts to help us be the kind of institution we want to be. In return, we do our best to take care of them through comprehensive medical and dental plans, a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to), and a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family.