Senior Program Manager

The Hunt Institute•Cary, NC

6d•$79,240 - $87,164•Hybrid

About The Position

The Hunt Institute is seeking a Senior Program Manager (SPM) to join its State Engagement team. The SPM develops sessions and content for State Legislators Retreats and Hunt State Policy Fellows, and supports other Institute work as needed. This includes conducting research and analysis on relevant policy issues and providing information for reports, policy briefs, primers, and case studies for dissemination. The position reports directly to the Director of State Engagement and is based at The Hunt Institute’s office in Cary, North Carolina. It is a hybrid position, with on-site work in Cary three days per week and remote work from a home office on the remaining two days. The Senior Program Manager plans, develops, implements, and coordinates Institute programs and projects; manages their daily administrative components, goals, budgets, stakeholders, schedules, and evaluation; and oversees assigned programs and events. The role also manages multiple projects and deadlines, improves the Institute’s support for state early learning education and policy, and provides grant deliverable impact details for applications and reports. Occasional evening and weekend work and travel are required as needed. The Hunt Institute offers a salary recruitment range of $79,240–$87,164 and an attractive benefits package that includes employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k) plan with employer matching. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference check and background investigation.

Requirements

Commitment to The Hunt Institute’s mission and vision, including a passion for challenging entrenched systems of educational inequity and improving public education for all children.
Awareness of key state and national education policy issues.
Exceptional project management skills.
Strong work ethic and a results-oriented philosophy.
Trustworthiness, openness, accessibility, kindness, flexibility, and a sense of humor.
Ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail and thinking broadly.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum three years of experience.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a flexible, responsive work style.
Ability to travel; anticipated travel is 10–15%.
Willingness to work outside regular business hours as needed for event schedules.
Ability to work collaboratively and consider new ideas.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of state and national P-16 education policy.
Resourcefulness and good judgment.
Leadership by example.
Appreciation for diversity of thought, backgrounds, and perspectives.
Integrity and ethics beyond reproach.
Commitment to continually applying best practices.
Exceptional attention to detail, strong project management, and ability to handle multiple deadlines simultaneously.
Commitment to The Hunt Institute’s mission, vision, financial growth, and success.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, implement, and coordinate Institute projects and programs.
Manage and oversee the daily administrative components of programs and projects.
Define program goals, objectives, and success metrics in alignment with organizational priorities.
Coordinate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, providing regular program updates and reports.
Manage program budgets and ensure projects are completed within budgetary constraints.
Create agendas, identify speakers, track registration, coordinate with the events and State Engagement team, and serve as the overall manager of assigned programs and events.
Lead program evaluations and post-program reviews to assess successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
Manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines.
Identify and implement improvements to strengthen The Hunt Institute’s support for state early learning education and policy.
Ensure project schedules and timelines facilitate meaningful participation from elected officials.
Provide grant deliverable impact details for grant and funder applications and reports.
Develop sessions and content for State Legislators Retreats and Hunt State Policy Fellows.
Conduct research and analysis on relevant policy issues and provide information for reports, policy briefs, primers, and case studies for dissemination.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.