California State University, Fresno Foundation
PROGRAM MANAGER
PATHWAYS TO ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CAREERS (PENCOM)
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT #15-753
POSITION
SUMMARY:
PROGRAM
SUMMARY:
MAJOR DUTIES:
QUALIFICATIONS
& EXPERIENCE:
Full-time, benefited position with “Pathways to Engineering and Construction Management Careers (PENCOM)”,
a grant funded Program Manager in the Lyles College of Engineering at California State University, Fresno
Foundation. The Project Manager will work independently and collaboratively with Lyles College of Engineering
faculty, staff, students, other departments and offices at Fresno State, and potential project partners in
community colleges, high-schools, and school districts. The job duties will include project management,
process coordination, written and oral communications. The individual in this role should be self-motivated,
creative, efficient and knowledgeable about post-secondary education.
The overarching goals of PENCOM are to develop and foster a new regional post-secondary engineering
education stakeholder partnership comprising of academic and industry partners in order to focus on systemic
issues relating to participation and student success in engineering and construction management fields,
develop support programs in the Lyles College of Engineering to broaden learning and increase student success,
develop resources for student advising, develop and offer STEM outreach programs and services focused on
engineering and construction management.
Under the direction of the Dean of the Lyles College of Engineering or designee, the Program Manager will be
responsible for the following duties:
• Manage the day-to-day deliverables of the program
• Serve as liaison with the funding agency
• Assist with creating program partnerships and maintaining relationships with K-12 schools and districts,
community colleges and industry
• Collaborate with faculty and staff in the Lyles College of Engineering on the various programs and services
offered in the College
• Assist with data collection and coordination of tasks relating to articulation of courses between community
colleges and Fresno State
• Assist in the recruitment, training, supervision of student ambassadors and peer mentors
• Assist with budget analysis and projections; Assist with all grant related procurement processes,
preparation of student ambassadors and peer mentors schedules and time sheets
• Assist in the planning of activities, including coordination of meetings and special events, some of which
may occasionally be held on weekends and evenings
• Assist in the coordination of summer camps and other grant related programs which may be occasionally
scheduled on weekends
• Maintain project related schedules, calendars, and all relevant documentation
• Work collaboratively with Lyles College of Engineering Associate Dean, Student Services Director and
Outreach Director
• Assist with project related data collection and assessment
• Prepare written reports regarding grant related items, and provide presentations regarding the program
deliverables and goals; Maintain project related website and other social media as needed
• Assist in the development of web-based and other online resources
• Assist with marketing and communications
• Other duties as assigned
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related fields.
• Understanding of post-secondary education.
• At least six (6) to twelve (12) months of relevant experience
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaboratively and successfully across all levels of an
organization
• Confidence inspiring, capable of successfully representing the program and its initiatives both internally
and externally
• Office technology experience, including word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and
desktop publishing
• Pro-active, self-directed, and able to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines
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SALARY:
DEADLINE:
TO APPLY:
Salary will be commensurate and competitive with experience and qualifications. Benefits include health,
dental, vision and life insurance, vacation, sick leave and holiday pay.
Application review begins Friday, February 13, 2015. Open until filled.
Visit the Human Resources page at www.auxiliary.com to locate and print job application.
Please submit application, resume and cover letter to:
California State University, Fresno
Auxiliary Human Resources
2771 E. Shaw Avenue
Fresno, CA 93710
Fax: (559) 278‐0988
Application & resume may be e‐mailed to: HRAUX@LISTSERV.csufresno.edu
RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT A COMPLETED APPLICATION
Employment for this position is by the California State University, Fresno Foundation. This is not a State of California position.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ADA EMPLOYER
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