Program Officer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in management or related field required
• Minimum of five (5) years of foundation or related experience
• Mission oriented and committed to the philosophy and values of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine and the mission and guiding principles of the Foundation
• Able to collaborate and work effectively with a variety of individuals and organizations and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Able to operate with a high level of independence, possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, and computer skills
• Possess the ability to establish relationships with community organizations; work with a team of people in an open, honest, positive, and mutually supportive manner; and be capable of representing the Foundation and its programs with a high level of enthusiasm, professionalism, integrity and commitment
• Have strong consensus building and program implementation experience

Nice To Haves

• master’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of health, education, and social service issues that affect the geographic area served by the Foundation with specific emphasis on assigned areas of responsibility
• Serve as primary and/or secondary researcher and program officer for strategic collaborations and/or foundation-led initiatives, as assigned
• Assist in identifying gaps, defining areas appropriate for the Foundation to address, establishing linkages with related efforts, and developing priorities
• Review Good Samaritan and responsive proposals, determine funding recommendations in conjunction with other staff, and make presentations to the appropriate staff, committees and/or Board of Directors, as assigned
• Review grant activities with respect to the foundation’s priorities and specific program areas and provide feedback to grantees to foster optimal achievement of project goals
• Develop mechanisms to communicate project successes and/or challenges
• Develop expertise in specific program areas in order to foster better grantmaking
• In conjunction with program team, determine needs of current grantees, respond to requests for technical assistance, and provide guidance and technical assistance as needed
• Work cooperatively with Grants Manager to oversee grant activities
• Prepare and discuss terms of the Memorandum of Agreement with grantees including the budget, disbursements, and reporting schedules
• Work collaboratively with the Grants Manager to monitor grantee compliance with the legal agreement
• Review budget change requests, make recommendations, and prepare responses in conjunction with the Grants Manager
• Oversee, approve and document minor or immaterial changes in the Grant Agreement terms and work with the President on other change requests
• Implement program and process changes resulting from lessons learned
• Assist in the preparation of communications related materials such as newsletters, guideline booklets, and other publications, as assigned
• Pursue a continuing program of professional development
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• EXCELLENT health care benefit package
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• paid holidays
• employer pension plan
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• tuition reimbursement
• voluntary benefits