Job Description
1. Oversees the advancement and growth of the program. Gives direction and leadership supporting the philosophy, mission, strategy, and annual goals and objectives. Assumes primary accountability for disseminating and publishing all program information to create public awareness and support of the program. 2. Works closely with leadership, internal and external colleagues, and community residents to further develop and implement strategic plans. 3. Identifies, solicits, and cultivates community partnerships and collaborations to assist in the development and growth of the program. Develops the metrics to identify and measure the success of the program. Responsible for measurements of grant success and related evaluation. 4. Assists in identifying and evaluating potential future funding sources, and contributes to the submission of grants and contracts supporting the program, including the annual submission and writing of all content areas and budgetary sections of grant applications. Develops and manages the program's operating budget. 5. Develops the administrative infrastructure of the program. Manages human resource and administrative functions of the program, including staffing and hiring, supervision, performance development, counseling and discipline, if warranted. Oversees and manages information systems, facilities, and space needs. 6. Investigates, identifies, implements, and oversees the maintenance of systems to gather, track, and report information to support the initiatives of the program. Tracks all program activities and regularly informs leadership of progress on each initiative. Recommends structural or programmatic adjustments, changes or additions based on full knowledge of missions, goals, and objectives. 7. Initiates, designs, and manages the compilation of program communications; identifying outreach potential, and promoting philanthropic and collaborative support of the program. Contributes to the development and assists in the management of content on the program's website and monitors all changes and additions to the editorial content. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skill/ability 1: Excellent cultural competency and strong ability to communicate across cultures and academic disciplines.
Required Skill/ability 2: Demonstrated experience supervising staff. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to work harmoniously with faculty, students and visitors, MacMillan, and University offices and external organizations a must.
Required Skill/ability 3: Ability to prioritize work and juggle a range of activities under multiple deadlines and sources of leadership. Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment under pressure.
Required Skill/ability 4: Excellent written, communication skills, and computer skills including Word, Excel, and other database programs. Prefer knowledge of both Windows and Mac. Research, web, and internet search tools very useful.
Preferred Education: Masters degree and 5+ years of relevant and demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced academic administration, nonprofit, or comparable executive setting.
Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Posting Position Title: Program Manager
University Job Title: Assistant Director, Global Programs
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Masters degree and 5+ years of relevant and demonstrated experience working in a fast-paced academic administration, nonprofit, or comparable executive setting.
Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Yale University is an American private Ivy League research university located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
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