Program Administrator

Posted: 20-Jan-24

Location: New Haven, Connecticut

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Internal Number: 86161BR

1.  In support of the overall mission, plans, directs and oversees programmatic activities. 2.  Develops, implements, and maintains operational policies and procedures. 3.  Manages program communications; identifies outreach potential, and promotes philanthropic and collaborative support of the program.   4.  Works closely with leadership, internal and external colleagues, and community residents to further develop and implement strategic plans.  5.  Identifies, solicits, and cultivates community partnerships and collaborations to assist in the development and growth of the program. 6.  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.  Develops metrics to identify and measure the success of the program.  7.  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. 8.  Develops and manages the program’s operating budget.  9.  Manages the administrative infrastructure of the program. Manages human resources including staffing and hiring, supervision, performance development, counseling and discipline, if warranted. Oversees and manages information systems, facilities, and space needs.  10. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skill/ability 1:  Demonstrated ability working on strategic projects or programs. Familiarity with practices and trends in higher education.
Required Skill/ability 2:  Flexibility, good judgment and ability to maintain confidential information. Ability to handle challenging and complex situations and create thoughtful, informed and institutionally aligned responses.
Required Skill/ability 3:  Strong written and oral communication skills; proven ability to articulate ideas in verbal and written communications. Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to work with faculty, staff and administrators.
Required Skill/ability 4:  Self-starter with strong work ethic, demonstrated ability working on deadlines. Ability to work both collaboratively and independently in an organized and productive manner.
Preferred Education:  

Advanced degree such as a Master’s (or equivalent level degree) or Ph.D. Experience working with academic projects.
Experience using project management software.