Mid Level Assistant Program Manager Jobs
Mid level assistant program manager jobs go to professionals ready to own project workstreams end to end, coordinate across stakeholders without constant oversight, and mentor junior staff through execution. Openings run 17% remote or hybrid across Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Staffing & Recruiting, with employers like Methodist University, University of Minnesota, and Jobot hiring at this level now.
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Job Description
This position helps ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Education/Labor regulations and grant objectives while providing leadership in program operations, student services, and community partnerships. The Assistant Director works collaboratively with metro-area high schools, Creighton University departments and programs, community organizations, families, and program staff to increase college access, retention, and success for low-income, first-generation students.
Essential Functions
- Deliver individual comprehensive academic, career, and financial aid literacy advising for high school participants; assist students with high school graduation planning, college admissions, FAFSA completion, scholarship applications, and career exploration; evaluate and monitor participant progress through regular case management, documentation, and follow-up.
- Recruit eligible low-income, first-generation students into both the Classic Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science programs.
- Develop and implement academic and pre-college preparatory workshops focused on college readiness, career planning, financial literacy, leadership development, and student success. These are delivered on Creighton’s campus, in local schools, during Saturday Morning School, and through the Summer Academy.
- Assist the Director in the daily administration and operation of the Classic Upward Bound program, including activities that support grant objectives, data collection, compliance with federal regulations, institutional policies, and grant requirements, and coordination of special projects, workshops, college visits, and summer programming.
- Assist in the supervision of the Upward Bound tutoring program.
- Contribute to Student Success divisional efforts that support the persistence, retention, and overall success of Creighton students as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, student affairs, social work, or a related field required; master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of three years of experience working with college access, TRIO, GEAR UP, Upward Bound, educational outreach, or similar programs.
- Experience working with low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented student populations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of college admissions, financial aid, FAFSA, scholarships, and career planning.
- Experience with program coordination, data management, and federal grant compliance preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, databases, and student information systems.
- Valid driver's license and the ability to travel regularly to target schools and program events.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Knowledge of educational equity, college access, and student development principles.
- Strong communication skills, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to analyze program data and prepare comprehensive reports.
- Skilled in establishing effective relationships with students, families, educators, and community partners.
- Commitment to serving diverse populations and promoting educational opportunities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
About us
Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. Creighton complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources at HR@creighton.edu. Creighton University seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.
Job Description
This position helps ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Education/Labor regulations and grant objectives while providing leadership in program operations, student services, and community partnerships. The Assistant Director works collaboratively with metro-area high schools, Creighton University departments and programs, community organizations, families, and program staff to increase college access, retention, and success for low-income, first-generation students.
Essential Functions
- Deliver individual comprehensive academic, career, and financial aid literacy advising for high school participants; assist students with high school graduation planning, college admissions, FAFSA completion, scholarship applications, and career exploration; evaluate and monitor participant progress through regular case management, documentation, and follow-up.
- Recruit eligible low-income, first-generation students into both the Classic Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math Science programs.
- Develop and implement academic and pre-college preparatory workshops focused on college readiness, career planning, financial literacy, leadership development, and student success. These are delivered on Creighton’s campus, in local schools, during Saturday Morning School, and through the Summer Academy.
- Assist the Director in the daily administration and operation of the Classic Upward Bound program, including activities that support grant objectives, data collection, compliance with federal regulations, institutional policies, and grant requirements, and coordination of special projects, workshops, college visits, and summer programming.
- Assist in the supervision of the Upward Bound tutoring program.
- Contribute to Student Success divisional efforts that support the persistence, retention, and overall success of Creighton students as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, student affairs, social work, or a related field required; master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of three years of experience working with college access, TRIO, GEAR UP, Upward Bound, educational outreach, or similar programs.
- Experience working with low-income, first-generation, and underrepresented student populations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of college admissions, financial aid, FAFSA, scholarships, and career planning.
- Experience with program coordination, data management, and federal grant compliance preferred.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, databases, and student information systems.
- Valid driver's license and the ability to travel regularly to target schools and program events.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- Knowledge of educational equity, college access, and student development principles.
- Strong communication skills, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to analyze program data and prepare comprehensive reports.
- Skilled in establishing effective relationships with students, families, educators, and community partners.
- Commitment to serving diverse populations and promoting educational opportunities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
About us
Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. Creighton complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources at HR@creighton.edu. Creighton University seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.
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Mid Level Assistant Program Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level assistant program manager job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just support. Highlight projects where you drove timelines, managed vendor or stakeholder relationships, or resolved cross-team blockers without escalating. Tailor your resume to show measurable outcomes, such as on-time delivery rates or scope management wins. Certifications like PMP or CAPM signal readiness, but concrete examples of independent decision-making carry more weight with hiring managers at this level.
Which companies hire mid level assistant program managers?
Companies hiring mid level assistant program managers right now include Methodist University, University of Minnesota, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, you'll find openings across both large enterprises with structured program offices and mid-size organizations where assistant program managers take on broader scope early.
Are there remote mid level assistant program manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and employer. About 17% of mid level assistant program manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how project coordination roles have adapted to distributed teams. Defense, government contracting, and healthcare program management roles tend to require more on-site presence than technology or consulting positions at this level.
How do I move up to a mid level assistant program manager role?
Moving from entry level into mid level takes deliberate skill-building over time. Focus on taking ownership of discrete project phases rather than just executing tasks, documenting measurable impact on scope, schedule, or budget, and volunteering to coordinate across teams. Earning a recognized credential like CAPM and demonstrating that you can lead without being led signals to hiring managers that you're ready for the next tier.
Which industries hire the most mid level assistant program managers?
Mid Level assistant program manager roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to run large, multi-workstream initiatives that require dedicated coordination support below the program manager level, making mid level assistant program managers a core part of how they deliver at scale.