Program Manager, STEM

Position Summary:        
The Katz School is seeking a highly organized and adaptable Program Manager to support the day-to-day operations of its STEM graduate programs. This role is ideal for a mission-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at managing academic operations, and is committed to supporting student success.The Program Manager will report to the Executive Director of Academic Operations and work closely with program staff, directors, faculty, and multiple central university offices. Serving as the primary liaison among students, faculty, and administrative departments, the Program Manager will ensure the smooth delivery of academic programs. Key responsibilities include coordinating student services, tracking academic progress, supporting faculty, and managing program data. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a collaborative team in a setting that values initiative, flexibility, and operational excellence.

Position Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Student Services & Academic SupportServe as the primary point of contact for incoming and continuing STEM graduate studentsCoordinate advisement and tracking, course registration notification, and follow-upManage probation and remediation processesTrack degree progress and follow up with students and program directors Coordinate annual course offering schedules and faculty assignmentsAssist with evaluating and updating program handbooks, catalogs, and other academic documents Manage student academic spaces Faculty & Program Director Support Provide comprehensive support to faculty, including managing classroom and teaching supply/book requestsSchedule guest speakers and coordinate teaching resourcesProvide program directors with general administrative support, including vendor management, purchasing requests, and student assistant hiringData Management & ReportingCollect, manage, and analyze all aspects of programmatic academic data, including attendance, academic performance, end-of-semester evaluations, annual student experience surveys, exit surveys and interviews, and programmatic assessment Create and maintain confidential and sensitive data such as student records, faculty files, health forms, and teaching evaluationsPrepare and disseminate relevant reports each semester Liaise with the registrar for semester classroom assignments, data needs, and operational tasksEvent CoordinationSupport planning and execution of program events, school orientation, and graduationOther duties and tasks as assigned, with some evening and weekend hours

Experience & Educational Background: | Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree a plus3-5 years of related experience in academic administration or programs, registrar, or related academic functionExperience organizing eventsExperience or ability to learn details of working with international students, student assistants, and teaching assistants

Skills & Competencies: | RequiredOutstanding communication skills—written, verbal, and visual—with the ability to engage diverse audiencesProven project management skills; ability to lead multi-phase initiatives from planning through executionCollaborative mindset and ability to build trust across departments and hierarchical levelsHigh attention to detail and ability to synthesize complex information for executive usePreferredExperience with systems development, process improvement, or operational scaling in academic or mission-based environmentsFamiliarity with education technology, data tools, or emerging AI platformsComfort with ambiguity and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Salary Range: |  $65,000 – $75,000

About Us:         | ABOUT THE KATZ SCHOOL:The Katz School of Science and Health, with 1300 master’s and doctoral students, is now the largest graduate school at Yeshiva University.  Located in the heart of New York City, Yeshiva University is a US News and World Report Top 100 University.We are research scientists, tech builders and entrepreneurs, and patient-centered clinicians working on problems that matter. We focus on industry sectors that are central to the modern economy: Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Digital Media, and Fintech, as well as Physician Assistant Studies, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology.Katz School faculty take an interdisciplinary approach to research and education, fostering the creativity, collaborative thinking and builder mindset required to take on today’s toughest problems. Over the last five years, we have launched ten master’s and doctoral programs with 92% graduation rates, 100% licensure pass rates, 95% post-graduation employment in high-paying careers, and students and alumni from over 30 countries.The Katz School is a close-knit community with a big network, nestled in the heart of a big city. We are global in reach, with faculty and students from across the United States and around the world—and also deeply embedded in New York City’s rich professional and social fabric. With a vibrant campus life and city at our fingertips, the Katz School is where bold, purpose-driven people come to create, connect and explore. Read about projects at Katz.ABOUT YESHIVA UNIVERSITY:The mission of Yeshiva University — the world’s flagship Jewish university — is to educate, empower and inspire our students to become the next generation of leaders, guided at all times by our core values. We do this through a transformative, world-class, and interdisciplinary education that is deep and broad and that cultivates in our students a sense of meaning, purpose and drive to make the world a better place — for themselves and for future generations.

Equal Employment Opportunity:     | Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.