Program Manager, Templeton Pluralism Fellowship; Alwaleed Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding (ACMCU); Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS)
About The Position
The Program Manager provides operational oversight and program implementation for the Templeton Pluralism Fellowship, a seven-figure, multi-year grant initiative led by ACMCU Senior Fellows Dr. Matthew Kaemingk and Dr. Shadi Hamid, and supervised by ACMCU Director of Programs Jonathan Stupple. The Fellowship convenes a cohort of twelve Muslim and Christian scholars and emerging public intellectuals researching religion, politics, and the future of democratic life. The Program Manager manages all programmatic, financial, operational, and partnership components of the grant and serves as the primary driver of execution across all fellowship initiatives. The Program Manager will be part of the Alwaleed Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding at the School of Foreign Service in Georgetown University.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in theology, religious studies, political theology, or related field and 5-7 years of experience in academic program management.
- Experience managing complex grant-funded initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to oversee large budgets and institutional financial processes.
- Strong facilitation skills in multifaith and multicultural contexts.
- Experience coordinating high-level academic programs or research communities.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives with strategic foresight.
- Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.
- A high level of organization and adaptability along with an entrepreneurial approach.
Nice To Haves
- A master’s degree is strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Strategic program leadership, including implementation of day-to-day operations
- Financial and grant management
- Fellowship and event operations, including managing logistics related to domestic and international retreats
- Initiative development and program expansion
- Communications and external partnerships
- Podcast production and public engagement
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
- retirement savings
- tuition assistance
- work-life balance benefits
- employee discounts
- an array of voluntary insurance options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
