Program Manager, Wake Forest University Pre-College Programs

Program Manager

The Wake Forest University Pre-College Programs Department delivers inspiring, hands-on learning experiences for high school students, helping them explore academic passions, develop leadership skills, and prepare for their futures. We are seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented, and collaborative Program Manager to help lead the Summer Immersion Program - a signature offering that brings students to Wake Forest University's campus for week-long, experiential institutes. The Program Manager will play a central role in recruitment, marketing, logistics, student experience, and operational management of the Summer Immersion Program, while also supporting other Pre-College initiatives such as the Online Immersion Program and the College LAUNCH for Leadership Program. This position requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, is highly organized, and can build strong relationships with students, families, faculty, and partners.

Essential Functions :

• Partner with the Director to plan, coordinate, and execute all aspects of assigned Summer Immersion Program institutes, including institute schedules, guest presenters, field trips, labs, hands-on activities, and co-curricular experiences.
• Manage institute operations and logistics surrounding catering, transportation, parking, supplies, room reservations and Google Classroom.
• Lead institute planning meetings in an organized and strategic manner.
• Maintain high-quality programming that ensures exceptional student satisfaction.
• Manage program materials such as rosters, certificates, name tags, and handouts.
• Oversee and maintain accurate records, forms, and program documentation.
• Manage application processing, review, and decision notifications using Slate CRM.
• Prepare reports and data summaries for leadership, including the annual End of Year Report.

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Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :

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Additional Job Description :

Time Type Requirement : Full time

Note to Applicant : This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his / her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement : The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants : If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact AskHR@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.