Senior Program Manager
The Hunt Institute•Cary, NC
•$79,240 - $87,164•Hybrid
About The Position
The Hunt Institute is seeking a Senior Program Manager (SPM) to join our State Engagement team. The SPM develops sessions and content for State Legislators Retreats, Hunt State Policy Fellows, and support other Institute work as needed, including conducting research and analysis on relevant policy issues and providing information for reports, policy briefs, primers, and case studies for dissemination. The Senior Program Manager will report directly to the Director of State Engagement. The position is based out of The Hunt Institute’s office in Cary, North Carolina.
Requirements
- Commitment to the mission and vision of The Hunt Institute, alongside a passion for challenging entrenched systems of educational inequity towards the bettering of public education for all children.
- Awareness of key state and national education policy issues.
- Exceptional project management skills.
- A strong work ethic, with a results-oriented philosophy and personal qualities of trustworthiness, openness, accessibility, kindness, flexibility, and a sense of humor.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments and accomplish deadlines; ability to pay attention to accuracy and detail while thinking broadly.
- Bachelor’s degree is required.
- Minimum three years’ experience.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and flexible, responsive work style.
- Ability to travel (anticipated 10 – 15%).
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of state and national P-16 education policy.
- Resourcefulness and good judgment.
- Leadership by example.
- The value of diversity of thought, backgrounds, and perspectives.
- Integrity/ethics beyond reproach.
- Constant seeking to apply best practices.
- Exceptional attention to detail, strong project management, and the ability to handle multiple deadlines simultaneously.
- Willingness to travel and work outside regular business hours as needed for event schedules.
- Willingness to work collaboratively and consider new ideas.
- Commitment to The Hunt Institute’s mission, vision, financial growth, and success.
Responsibilities
- Plans, develops, implements, and coordinates Hunt Institute project(s) or program(s).
- Manages, and oversees the daily administrative components of program(s)/project(s).
- Define program goals, objectives, and success metrics, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
- Coordinate and communicate with internal and external stakeholders, providing regular program updates and reports.
- Manage program budgets, ensuring projects are completed within budgetary constraints.
- Create agendas, identify speakers, track registration, coordinate with the events & State Engagement team, and serve as overall manager of assigned Hunt Institute programs and events.
- Lead program evaluation 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 details regarding impact for grant and funder applications and reports.
- Perform all related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Employer paid health, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with an employer matching contribution policy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
