Program Manager
About The Position
The Program Manager is responsible for the overall management and compliance of a program and oversees the coordination and implementation of its activities and deliverables. The position manages program budgets, staff, reporting, and grant-related work, and ensures that program activities comply with funding agency requirements and follow established work plans and deadlines. The Program Manager also promotes the program and its services, develops relationships with stakeholders, and maintains organized program data and records. The role requires participation in Core Connection training and application of GPTLHB Core Connections concepts and practices. The position requires a qualifying combination of education and experience, documented grant management, supervisory and administrative experience, effective communication and public speaking skills, and the ability to interact with a broad range of community and institutional leaders. A valid South Dakota driver's license is required or must be readily obtainable. Hiring is subject to tribal preference laws, criminal and background checks, a pre-employment drug screen, and compliance with employee health screening and immunization requirements.
Requirements
- Participate in Core Connection training and apply GPTLHB Core Connections concepts and practices at work.
- Knowledge of grant writing and funding agencies.
- Knowledge of budgeting and financial management principles.
- Knowledge of GPTLHB departments’ structure, functions, and operations.
- Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations applicable to the area of responsibility.
- Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and meet deadlines.
- Ability to research and synthesize technical, legal, financial, and anecdotal information and clearly communicate key information.
- Ability to inspire trust and respect, mobilize others, and provide vision and inspiration.
- Ability to support and follow OHC and GPTLHB policies and procedures.
- Ability to supervise, evaluate, coach, and develop staff.
- Ability to use a personal computer and software applications, including email.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
- Ability to prioritize and adjust priorities in a changing environment.
- Skills in employee management and supervision, critical thinking, deductive reasoning, decision-making, research, information analysis, creating and facilitating trainings and materials, planning, interpersonal relations, and oral and written communication.
- Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience, associate’s degree and three years of experience, or high school diploma/GED and five years of experience.
- Documented grant management, supervisory, and administrative experience.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
- Strong public speaking skills, including speaking to large and small groups.
- Computer and technical skills, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
- Experience demonstrating the ability to interact effectively with leaders among Indian communities, government agencies, scientific and academic communities, medical and health-related organizations, non-governmental groups, and the public.
- Possess or be able to readily obtain a valid South Dakota driver's license.
- Successfully pass a criminal and background check and pre-employment drug screen.
- Comply with job-related employee health screening and immunization requirements before the first day of employment, including MMR, varicella, hepatitis B, influenza, T-dap, and COVID-19 vaccination.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain program budgets, and ensure transactions are timely and consistent with GPTLHB policies.
- Manage staff time, attendance, productivity, and performance reviews.
- Write and submit progress, annual, internal, and other reports.
- Identify funding opportunities for existing and new projects and assist with grant writing.
- Oversee program activities to ensure they follow the work plan and deadlines.
- Ensure program compliance with funding agency requirements.
- Promote and market the program and its services, including overseeing promotional and marketing materials.
- Build professional relationships and communicate regularly with stakeholders to strengthen collaborations and partnerships.
- Manage program data, reports, and documents in an organized manner.
- Perform related duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
