Program Manager - University Relations

Are you interested in partnering with universities to help provide students with real life work experience while building a strong pipeline of talent for our company? Do you want to work for a company that makes a profound difference in the world by making electric power safer, more reliable and more economical? Are you a great communicator who is polished and professional? This is the position for you! At SEL, you can join a team of professionals working together to build long lasting relationships with universities across the nation. We are seeking a team member to coordinate campus outreach activities, support our highly successful intern program, and execute on our strategy. Essential Duties and Responsibilities1. Effectively manage SEL's campus outreach activities and program.2. Build strategic partnerships with universities.

Support SEL's robust intern program by partnering with internal and external stakeholders.

Participate in creating and executing the long-term strategy for university relations.

Provide performance data, analysis, manage program milestones, and document project activities.

Understand. Create. Simplify.

Other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsRelevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent experienceMinimum 5 years of experience in program administration and implementationProven ability to manage project teams, develop and initiate actions, work independently, and accept ownership for achieving results associated with assigned accountabilitiesExcellent leadership and communication skillsStrong writing, documentation, and speaking skillsAbility to learn new skills and assume new responsibilitiesAbility to work cooperatively in a team environmentBackground check results satisfactory to SELNegative drug test result(s)Preferred QualificationsMaster's degree or PhDKnowledgeable about Electrical Engineering/Power Systems

Location InformationPullman, WA - SEL’s corporate office is located in Eastern Washington where you'll enjoy an unmatched quality of life. Enjoy the smaller town life: country space, freedom from traffic, easy access to recreational activities in nearby mountains, rivers, and forests, as well as great schools and universities.An Award Winning CompanySchweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. (SEL) has earned a reputation for quality, reliability, integrity, and service. This has enabled us to expand within both the electric utility and industrial markets in many different industries, markets, and geographies around the world.Communication with ApplicantsSEL sends an initial e-mail response to all applicants at time of résumé or CV submittal. If you do not receive this communication, please check your SPAM filter and make sure your system is not blocking e-mails from SEL. It is important that you ensure your receipt of this e-mail as SEL may communicate future position updates via e-mail.SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Vets/Disabled.SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.