1. Oversees the advancement and growth of the program. Gives direction and leadership supporting the philosophy, mission, strategy, and annual goals and objectives. Assumes primary accountability for disseminating and publishing all program information to create public awareness and support of the program. 2. Works closely with leadership, internal and external colleagues, and community residents to further develop and implement strategic plans. 3. Identifies, solicits, and cultivates community partnerships and collaborations to assist in the development and growth of the program. Develops the metrics to identify and measure the success of the program. Responsible for measurements of grant success and related evaluation. 4. Assists in identifying and evaluating potential future funding sources, and contributes to the submission of grants and contracts supporting the program, including the annual submission and writing of all content areas and budgetary sections of grant applications. Develops and manages the program's operating budget. 5. Develops the administrative infrastructure of the program. Manages human resource and administrative functions of the program, including staffing and hiring, supervision, performance development, counseling and discipline, if warranted. Oversees and manages information systems, facilities, and space needs. 6. Investigates, identifies, implements, and oversees the maintenance of systems to gather, track, and report information to support the initiatives of the program. Tracks all program activities and regularly informs leadership of progress on each initiative. Recommends structural or programmatic adjustments, changes or additions based on full knowledge of missions, goals, and objectives. 7. Initiates, designs, and manages the compilation of program communications; identifying outreach potential, and promoting philanthropic and collaborative support of the program. Contributes to the development and assists in the management of content on the program's website and monitors all changes and additions to the editorial content. 8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skill/ability 1:  Superior interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Ability to establish rapport with and build relationships with a diversity of groups. Creative mindset and innovative approach to continuously improve programmatic offerings to best reach desired audiences.

Required Skill/ability 2:  Demonstrated interest in learning across difference and fostering an inclusive environment for all students. Ongoing collaboration and ability to partner effectively across multiple stakeholder groups with the ability to initiate programmatic and individual activities while functioning in a matrixed team setting and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Required Skill/ability 3:  Proficiency in basic data management systems, coupled with proficiency in higher education career office digital platforms (Handshake, GradLeaders, etc.).

Required Skill/ability 4:  Ability to lead, strong interpersonal and management skills, and the talent to meet all deadlines and hit all budgetary and other targets with strong written, oral, numerical, and organizational skills.

Required Skill/ability 5:  Ability to think creatively, problem-solve, respond with flexibility and imagination to unanticipated situations, and work independently and as a part of a team and the computer experience, preferably with an integrated student information system and desktop tools, including Word and Excel.

Preferred Education:  Master's degree in higher education career development, administration, counseling, or the environment and bilingual abilities or experience living in other countries is a plus.

Work Week:  Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Posting Position Title:  Program Manager 1

University Job Title:  Associate Director

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:  Master's degree in higher education career development, administration, counseling, or the environment and bilingual abilities or experience living in other countries is a plus.

Minimum requirement of Bachelor's Degree in a related field and four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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