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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:  Demonstrated ability in program design and delivery in an academic environment; familiarity with postdoc and/or student affairs; experience with relevant best practices of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Required Skill/ability 2:  Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with staff, faculty, administrators, students, and other program participants, stakeholders, and partners. Able to work with people of different backgrounds in culturally aware and responsive ways.

Required Skill/ability 3:  Demonstrated ability to manage and collect data related to evaluation, metrics, and reporting; experience managing a budget; experience preparing reports, surveys, spreadsheets, presentations.

Required Skill/ability 4:  Demonstrated ability to set and manage priorities in a dynamic environment with evolving needs; experience with managing complex projects, setting timelines, and hitting deadlines; advanced MS Office skills.

Required Skill/ability 5:  Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and within a team, taking a proactive, creative, and flexible approach to program development and problem solving.

Preferred Education:  Advanced degree and/or research experience in a field related to the mission of the Institute.

Work Week:  Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Posting Position Title:  Program Manager

University Job Title:  Manager, Student and Postdoctoral Programs

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:  Advanced degree and/or research experience in a field related to the mission of the Institute.

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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