Program Manager Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or greater preferred, or a combination of applicable experience and education.
• At least 5 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or greater.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage subordinate and consultant activities, providing leadership and direction to staff when applicable and setting an agenda to meet performance goals.
• Develop and independently implement new or revised program goals, strategies, and objectives to sustain and grow programs and services.
• Conduct needs assessments and analyze participant, member, and community needs to inform program development.
• Develop and schedule program work plans according to specifications, objectives, and funding limits; oversee daily operations; coordinate activities through assigned staff; and prioritize and delegate work.
• Prepare budget proposals and recommendations, establish expenditure controls, manage spending within budget allocations, and recommend program equipment and resources.
• Prepare proposals for corporate and foundation funding or continuation of funding from outside sponsors and donors.
• Represent the program to the public, key stakeholders, and other interested parties.
• Advise staff and others by providing technical guidance, problem-solving assistance, answers to questions, and interpretations of program goals and policies; refer questions to the appropriate department or person when necessary.
• Prepare periodic reports, financial statements, and records on program activities, progress, and status for management or outside agencies and funders.
• Evaluate program effectiveness, develop and implement improvements, devise and apply evaluation methods, analyze results, and take appropriate action based on outcomes.
• Review applications and other program documents to determine acceptance or make program-related decisions.
• Recruit program participants, members, and volunteers as needed using appropriate promotional or marketing methods.
• Develop and write communications and promotional materials, such as newsletters, brochures, or flyers, and coordinate their development, printing, and distribution.
• Develop and facilitate workshops, meetings, or conferences with significant program or participant impact; coordinate logistics, scheduling, and participant communications.
• Maintain liaison with students, faculty, staff, and outside or community agencies and committees to facilitate program objectives.
• Perform other related duties.