program manager
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What Does a Green River IT Bachelor’s Program Manager Do?
IT Program Manager’s Highlights Fall 2014- Winter 2015
(built around the Position Summary)
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Collaboratively markets and promotes the BAS degree program(s) within the campus, local community, and larger community to recruit and enroll prospective students
In fall and winter quarters, the program manager:• Authored informational and promotional materials (articles for
various press releases and newsletters, and presentations for various audiences)
• Designed infographics, charts, flyers, bi-fold program brochures, online ads
• Created and maintained social media outlets – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn group
• Started a Women in Technology meetup, now boasting over 100 members, meeting once a month
• Co-planned, coordinated and carried out an IT Advisory Board and Industry Meet & Greet, with close to 40 companies represented
• Networked at various meetups and community events
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Provides relevant, current information about the program to prospective and current students
In fall and winter quarters, the program manager:• Managed ongoing cohort / roster / waitlist database• Advised, guided, enrolled, and registered new students;
provided support and resources, as needed • Met with faculty and various departments around campus to
ensure that all information given to potential and current students was correct, and that the support given was meeting the needs and expectations of the student programs and departments on campus (i.e., VA, Running Start, IGrad, ODEI)
Advises students, works with them to create an educational plan, and assists them with any other educational needs they have in order to facilitate their success in the program
In fall and winter quarters, the program manager:• Offered on demand advising – open door policy where
new and current students were assisted whenever possible. (On demand advising accounted for 10-20 hours per week, on average)
• Conducted quarterly, individual check-ins and initiated barrier interventions when necessary
• Researched and connected students to financial aid, scholarships, and other resources both on campus and off
• Met with other campus divisions and departments to ensure correct, current information was being shared
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Assists students in the improvement of soft skills and job seeking skills
In fall and winter quarters, the program manager:• Co-facilitated and presented quarterly workshops
• 4 resume development workshops• 2 internship and job search workshops• 1 LinkedIn profile development webinar• 1 workplace communication workshop
• Shared articles, videos and presentations on hiring trends, industry data, best companies to work for, etc.
• Reviewed and edited student resumes, cover letters and applications as needed
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Establishes and fosters relationships with managers at various organizations in the local community and larger community with the aim of placing work-ready students in cooperative, mutually beneficial internships and jobs
In fall and winter quarters, the program manager:• Co-facilitated and acted as host to monthly guest speakers
who informed students about hiring and technology trends
• Co-created and built the Tech Program’s centralized industry contact list (115+ names in 6 months)
• Co-facilitated and attended Advisory Committee meetings
• Promoted internships, conducted screenings as needed, then followed up to see if the student(s) met the expectations of the employer
Supports and coordinates program-related special projects and events
In fall and winter quarters, the program manager:• Planned, coordinated and carried out a half day workshop
event for Kentridge and PSSC HS students, and two Tahoma HS fieldtrips
• Coordinated and co-led meetings with other local colleges to build articulation agreements and better pathways for associate’s students and to foster good relationship with other programs
• Acted as “client” on 1-2 student projects per quarter• Planned, initiated and met with departments across
campus to present on the bachelor’s degrees and to foster good communication of IT bachelor’s degree information
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Proactively, positively and passionately furthers the success of the individual student, Green River's IT program, and Green River College
In fall and winter quarters, the program manager:• Facilitated meetings and provided materials, marketing and
administrative support to: • College in the High School initiative, currently started with
PSSC, and in process with Kent, Auburn and Tahoma school districts
• Network Administration and Security’s future launch at Clark College
• Attended and contributed to area IT/Tech networking events (i.e., community events, meetups, interest groups) and conducted targeted virtual networking over LinkedIn
• Trained, coached and supervised the IT Program’s Classroom Tech and two work study students
The Information Technology Program’s Trends Over Time -
FTE Report Charts9
IT Bachelor’s Program Trends13 full-time Bachelor’s students = 24 full-time Associate’s students
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IT Bachelor’s Program Trends, cont’d
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13 full-time Bachelor’s students = 24 full-time Associate’s students
Network Administration and Security (NAS) Bachelor’s Degree Numbers:NAS cohort year 4 (winter 2014) start - 22 (+1 GRC employee)• 2 dropped first week / 1 added first week, 3 added spring
quarter• 1 dropped fall 2014• 24 students currently enrolled, 20+ to graduate this
spring
NAS cohort year 3 (fall 2014) start – 22• 4 added winter quarter• 26 currently enrolled• 1 international student
NAS fall 2015 cohort (as of 4/28/15) – 24 registered
NAS winter 2016 cohort (as of 4/28/15)- 4 on interest list (+1 GRC employee)
IT BAS Program Trends, cont’d
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IT Bachelor’s Program Statistics, cont’d.
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