Program Manager

The Department of Rehabilitation Sciences houses the Physical Therapy Programs that confer the Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. All faculty in the Department are non-tenured track and seek to create an educational and workplace environment that fosters collegiality, active learning, discussion, debate, critical thinking, inclusion, and the capacity to work in a multidisciplinary practice environment.

This position is for the DPT program based in Boston, MA. This is a hybrid position, but all applicants must be able to travel routinely to the Boston area. The Tufts DPT programs offer an accelerated hybrid education model designed to develop high-performing healthcare professionals with the skills and perspectives necessary to meet team-oriented healthcare demands and serve the health and well-being of diverse populations.

• Advise the Program Director, Directors, and Faculty regarding the strategic plan, operations, budget, personnel, and facilities.
• Provide assistance to the Program Director in problem-solving, project planning and management of the program.
• Develop financial, personnel and facilities reports for internal and external bodies, including external accrediting bodies.
• Oversee and supervise work of DPT Program Administrative staff including Program Administrator, Program Coordinators, and/or Program Assistants, all hybrid positions
• Prepare spreadsheets/reports/surveys for data analysis and monitoring of all financial resources, including operations, personnel, equipment, and revenue.
• In conjunction with program leadership and faculty, plan, manage and direct the onsite lab intensive sessions, onsite and virtual events, and onsite graduation reception for the DPT Program, including construction/deconstruction of labs and coordination of moving equipment.
• Plan, manage and direct the information and instructional technology in the DPT Program. Coordinate contracts for IT, software, etc. annually.
• Plan and support the DPT Program website and coordinate with the Marketing department.

Basic Requirements:

• Experience typically acquired by a Master's degree in related discipline and 5-8 years of program or project management experience in higher education administration
• Strong organization, communication, interpersonal and management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing in a hybrid environment