Program Manager, CLDE – Democracy Lab -SINE

American University • Washington, DC

6d • $68,000 - $75,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position supports both the Civic Learning and Democracy Engagement (CLDE) Coalition and the Democracy Innovation Lab (Sine Institute). This Program Manager reports directly to the Executive Director of The Sine Institute and Coordinates with CLDE Leadership. The Program Manager for Civic Learning and Democracy Engagement (CLDE) at the Democracy Innovation Lab plays a central role in supporting coalition leadership, managing program operations, and advancing key initiatives that strengthen civic learning and democratic engagement in higher education. The Coordinator serves as an essential point of contact to project leaders; plans, organizes, and participate in team, initiative, and working-group meetings; and provides guidance to support the implementation of coalition recommendations. This role contributes to the coordination and administration of the Accrediting Commission Initiative (ACI) and Multi-State Collaborative (MSC) by organizing meetings, maintaining contacts and correspondence, supporting content development, and assisting with programmatic tasks. In collaboration with senior leaders, the Coordinator leads or supports the design, planning, and execution of convenings and related projects, including logistics, presenter communication, and participant experience. The position also helps develop and implement a multi-platform communications strategy that advances awareness of civic learning and democracy engagement as a national educational priority. The Program Coordinator works closely with the Executive Director of the Sine Institute to maintain streamlined administrative processes, oversee budgeting and expense tracking for CLDE and support required reporting. This includes preparing budget materials, documenting activities tied to grant deliverables, and drafting reports with input from senior advisors and the interim director. The position responsibilities will be reviewed in June/July each year based on the projected priorities of CLDE.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent.
• 2 - 4 years of relevant experience.
• The ideal candidate will be highly detail-oriented, capable of working independently, and will have excellent organizational and communication skills.
• COVID-19 vaccinations for faculty and staff
• Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• Familiarity with working in a Higher Education and/or research context.

Responsibilities

• Main Point of Contact to CLDE Leadership
• Key Program Support Development
• Accrediting Commission Initiative (ACI) Support
• Multi-State Collaborative Support
• Communications Strategy Development
• Convening & Project Design, Planning, and Implementation
• Other Duties as Assigned

Benefits

• AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees