Here are sample job advertisements for non-technical program operations / program manager roles…
Director, Summer Sessions and Visiting Student Programs
Reporting to the Executive Director, Non-Degree Programs (ED) and working collaboratively with other members of the School, the Director oversees and manages the execution of programs under the Summer Sessions and Visiting Students umbrellas for SPS. The director provides leadership, direction and expansion of summer sessions courses and programs. The Director is the primary liaison with departments and partner organizations, building relationships with faculty and departmental staff that are critical to the success of the programs. The director establishes networks and fosters relationships and partnerships with internal Columbia schools, colleges, and departments and key external partners.
Minimum Qualifications for Grade
Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required, focus in higher education administration preferred. Minimum five years related experience. Advanced degree is preferred.
Additional Position-Specific Minimum Qualifications
Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant
Experience in academic program administration and student advisement strongly preferred. Working knowledge of SIS as well as other systems, applications and software used by the University and the School is required. Must demonstrate excellent qualitative and quantitative analysis skills and research methods. Must be able to use discretion, maintain confidentiality, exercise sound and independent judgment and perform detailed work with precision. Strong communication and interpersonal skills a must. Ability to work well under pressure with short deadlines and changing priorities is needed.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Program management: This position oversees the program’s relationships with the Admissions, Student Services, Finance, External Affairs and Marketing organizations. Additionally, the Director manages the operational planning activities for the Summer Sessions and Visiting Students programs, coordinating with departments within SPS to ensure a high degree of student and faculty satisfaction. The director advises academic departments on course selection and negotiates non-regular faculty salaries with department chairs. (15%)
Marketing and Enrollment Management: Develops the target profiles and provides these profiles to the SPS marketing organization. Plans and implements student-focused market research for Columbia students and visiting students. Works with SPS Marketing teams to develop recruitment materials, analyze effectiveness of promotional campaigns, recommends adjustments to marketing plans and budgets. With admissions, establishes an effective domestic and international student recruitment strategy. With admissions, develops various recruitment events, including fairs, open houses, on-line webinars (domestic & international). With schools and departments, leads and implements a proactive student retention plan to reduce melt. (30%)
Student Services: With the Student Affairs department, defines and implements strategies to effectively manage (e.g. register, advise) and maintain students involved in Columbia’s community. Develop and implement plan to create a welcoming environment for visiting students and enable their access to University services and extra-curricular activities. Follows up as necessary with central university offices ? the Registrar, Residence Halls, University Health Service, Libraries, etc. (15%)
Finance and HR: Participates in the development of financial budgets encompassing revenue and expenses, and shares responsibility for meeting those targets. Direct supervisor of Assistant Director of Summer Sessions & Visiting Student Programs.
Course Planning: Working with the ED and Departments within the Arts & Sciences and other Schools, the Director manages all course planning activities for the 300+ courses facilitated by SPS during the summer term. Course planning activities include, but are not limited to the following: developing projections of the numbers, types, and interests of students taking courses in the summer term; working with Departments to establish the specific courses, projected number of students for each course, and number of sections required to address the demand established; ensuring course planning and student projection activities are in line with established budget for the Summer Sessions. (20%)
Course administration Once the Summer Session course planning is complete, the Director oversees the successful realization of the plan. These administrative activities include collaborating with Faculty Affairs for planning execution of faculty appointments (e.g. collection of required documentation from faculty, finalizing approval from Provost, appointment letter creation/distribution, etc), TA identification and hiring. Plan course information update in all University systems (e.g. SIS, directory of classes), book/course packet orders, and room assignments. Data Analytics- Analyzes and reports on statistical reports on prospects, applicants, registrants and enrollment trends/opportunities. (15%)
Other Duties as required. (5%)
Program Manager, Bachelor’s Program for Adults and Transfer Students
The New School seeks a full-time on-site Program Manager for the Bachelor’s Program for Adults and Transfer Students (BPATS) in the Schools of Public Engagement. The Program Manager must possess strong organizational and communication skills. They must be flexible, creative, tactful, and able to develop and implement systems, policies and procedures. The Program Manager has to think quickly to resolve challenges as they arise and to coordinate dynamic and growing interdisciplinary programs. This position reports to the Director of Administration in the School of Undergraduate Studies.
Responsibilities:
- Manage daily operations of the Food Studies; Management, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship; Psychology; and interdisciplinary Liberal Arts programs including oversight of budget, curricula and communications.
- Work with BPATS chairs to find creative ways to enhance the programs for the benefit of students.
- Collaborate with Marketing & Communication to develop and maintain website content and promotional materials.
- Create and manage complex databases of information.
- Develops and improves processes for maintaining faculty information, e.g., curriculum vitae, syllabi, and course offerings.
- Manages full-time faculty searches and attends search committee meetings.
- Advises faculty on student hiring and registration.
- Assesses student assistant needs for faculty and manages payments for course assistants, teaching fellows, teaching assistants and faculty research assistants.
- Plans events for Bachelor’s Program in conjunction with department chairs and events assistant.
- Supervise PT 1205 Events Assistant in the School of Undergraduate Studies.
- Oversee tracking of program’s budget expenditures.
- Acts as liaison to divisional and University departments and external parties.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with relevant administrative experience.
- At least three years of office management experience, preferably in a fast-paced academic environment.
- High level of professionalism.
- Excellent computing skills including Excel, Google apps and Adobe Creative Suite.
- Experience in online promotional platforms such as MailChimp, Paperless Post, and Eventbrite.
- Experience with online promotional and social media platforms and WordPress.
- Strong written and oral communication skills and excellent phone etiquette.
- Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and work independently.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree
Reporting to the Director of Finance & Administration, this grant funded position will responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective execution of financial and operational tasks required in managing an active research lab of one of CNI’s key Principal Investigators. This includes managing events, expense reconciliation, proposal preparation, lab purchases, and liaising with partners.
Minimum Qualifications for Grade
Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Experience: 0-2 years of work experience in a related field.
Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of Excel and MS Office, excellent writing and communication skills, ability to resolve problems and multi-task in a deadline oriented environment
Additional Position-Specific Minimum Qualifications
Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant
Special Instructions
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred: Experience with travel arrangements, event organization, and bookkeeping
Education: Master’s in business or accounting highly desirable.
Experience: 1-2 years of grants and project management experience preferred
Skills and Knowledge: Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel preferred.
Essential Functions
(45%) This position is responsible for managing and organizing events for the Principle Investigators lab, and site visits. This includes, but is not limited to, the design, planning, scheduling, execution, publicity, and evaluation of events ranging in purpose, size and scope. The portfolio currently includes seminars, panels, guest speakers, special events, site visits, and workshops. This position will service as the primary point-of-contact for Researchers within the Lab, responsible for external communications and social media and contributes to the Principle Investigators website. Manages travel schedule, and arrangements, reimbursements for submission; tracks lab inventory, oversee correspondence and records.
(20%) Allocates and manage project budgets expenditures, reconciles expenditures. Run and analyze monthly and quarterly reports. Provides financial information reporting and audits for sponsored projects, communicates project and lab needs and evaluate and escalates issues to CNI post-award managers.
(15%) Serves as key liaison between Principle Investigators, students, researchers and core CNI finance staff. Provides updated information on project activities and project needs;, helps gather and collate information required for compliance, closeouts, and financial reporting, and provides timely information on lab hiring and personnel needs
( 15%) Provides and prepares pre-award proposal including proofreading, editing, formatting of documents, collation of data and information.
(5%) Performs other tasks, duties, and responsibilities as required.
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Special Indications
Planning and execution of program public and private events.
Oversight of program calendar and academic communications, media promotion and public relations, including content for the AMT website.
Committee management including agenda setting, coordination with other schools and offices, communications and reporting.
Budget implementation, expense reporting, and travel support for program directors and guests.
Implement systems to support program leadership.
Primary liaison for a suite of AMT programs to university offices including Admissions, Advising, and Marketing & Communications.
Administration of curricular projects and external partnerships including project management.
Manage program alumni affairs and student groups and coordinate with faculty representation and university offices.
Provide program data and support to Manager, Course Planning and Manager, Part-Time Faculty Affairs.
Additional tasks and committees as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree with equivalent experience required.
Prior experience with project management and supervision of student employees.
Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, close attention to detail, and strong organizational and time management abilities.
The ability to be self-directed, flexible, proactive, think creatively, and work as a part of an administrative team.
Prior experience in higher education and/or event planning preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Apps and social media platforms.
Experience with WordPress and Adobe Creative Suite desired.
Department: Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
Location: Brookdale Center, 55 Fifth Avenue, NY, NY
Categories: Academic Administration, Administrative Support, Legal
Position Summary:
Work closely with the Faculty Directors of the Floersheimer Center for Constitutional Democracy, Jacob Burns Center for Ethics in the Practice of Law, and Center for Rights and Justice to set strategy and advance the missions and goals of the Centers. Reports to the Vice Dean and Faculty Director of the Floersheimer Center for Constitutional Democracy.
Position Responsibilities:
Responsible for community development and administration of all projects related to each Center’s promotion and growth.
- Develop programs and events, focused on scholarship, practice, and community engagement, increasing exposure to the work of each Center
- Serve as advisor to law students involved in the work of each Center, fostering their academic and professional growth
- Organize and execute in conjunction with faculty and practitioners, all public events, symposiums and conferences, strategically marketing Cardozo’s strengths in areas of constitutional law, ethics and professional responsibility, and social justice. Identify and secure speakers and moderators, researching their background and expertise; prepare and distribute all invitations; provide registration support to attendees; secure CLE accreditations; arrange technical, communications and other logistical support; handle travel arrangements and accommodations
- Strategize and organize marketing efforts jointly with the Communications’ Office, to enhance the branding and reputation of each Center. Edit manuscripts and other written materials
- Distribute materials to ensure alumni access to the legal resources and educational programs of each Center
- Liaise with the Advisory Committee to help set strategy for The Center and to expand opportunities and networks for the students as well as increase recognition of The Center’s activities
- Administer each Center’s budget and prioritize activities with the highest rate of return
- Interface with deans, faculty, staff and students to help advance Cardozo’s goals and facilitate student satisfaction and retention
- Manage all aspects of each Center’s administration including preparing correspondence, processing invoices, handling requests for information, drafting press releases, and preparing and disseminating public materials
- Maintain and update information about each Center for each Center’s website, brochures and annual report
- Manage database information for each Center, including building an alumni and professionals contact list
- With the Faculty Directors of each Center, coordinate activities of the Centers to reduce redundancies and enhance opportunities for collaboration
Experience & Educational Background:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- J.D. or L.L.M. preferred
- Three to Five years of relevant experience (in practice or in an academic institution) preferred
Skills & Competencies:
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills as well as strong organizational skills
- Influences the behavior of others through effective communication
- Builds effective teams committed to University goals
- Identifies and cultivates relationships with key constituents across campuses, functions and levels, as well as external contacts
- Assures that effective controls are developed and maintained to ensure the integrity of the organization
- Ensures that activities within areas of specific responsibility are completed in a timely manner and within budget
- Prepares, justifies, and/or administers relevant budgets; uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities; monitors expenditures in support of programs and policies
- Highly developed computer skills including experience with Office, desktop publishing, database management, and web-design
- Ability to work independently and creatively
- A track record of program development and implementation; experience working productively in a multi-cultural setting; attentiveness to detail
- Must be able to work effectively with a broad range of internal and external constituents including faculty, staff, students, alumni, international contacts and connections
About Us:
The Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law is a leader in legal education, located in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village. The law school is renowned for its program in intellectual property, which includes the FAME Center for Fashion, Arts, Media and Entertainment Law. Cardozo Law has a long tradition of public advocacy and is the birthplace of the Innocence Project and the home of our Center for Rights and Justice. Cardozo offers a world-class faculty and encourages creative thinking and innovation in the legal profession. Cardozo provides students with a strong foundation in legal theory combined with practical hands-on experience in a variety of areas including criminal law, civil rights law, and business law. The school prides itself on creating a vibrant and warm community for faculty, staff and students.
A division of Yeshiva University, Cardozo Law School offers an excellent compensation package, and a broad range of employee benefit plans. The law school is a secular institution within a religious university and welcomes people of all religions, ethnic backgrounds, races and sexual identities.
Curriculum Responsibilities:
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- Understand how students learn and what it takes to develop effective math curriculum
- Review and assess Launch’s existing math curriculum to ensure that programs are meeting intended objectives
- Develop and refine new math curriculum (from idea generation to mock-up to documentation)
- Prepare and maintain instructional training materials (print, video, etc.)
- Prepare and maintain instructional materials used during the execution of sessions, classes, and camps (manipulatives, PowerPoints, guides, etc.)
- Liaise with science, technology, and engineering curriculum team as needed
Program Management Responsibilities:
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- Oversee the daily operations of the Toddler, Pre-K, and Launch Learning K-8 Math programs
- Oversee the daily operations of the One-2-One private instruction program, Math and STEM
- In both cases:
- Manage and execute assessments, maintain student assignments, distribute progress reports
- Communicate with parents, process enrollments, maintain student schedules
- Liaise with science, technology, and engineering curriculum team
- Hire, train and manage staff of part-time instructors
- Support new business efforts
- Respond to customer inquiries targeting various math and One-2-One program offerings
- Support outbound marketing efforts to develop interest in Launch programs
- Serve as lead instructor for math and STEM programs, when necessary
- Advance the overall mission of Launch and its programs
Requirements
Candidate should:
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- Possess excellent math skills and a love of education
- Be highly organized and accountable
- Have a personable and friendly approach to customer service
- Be comfortable working with computer based data management systems
- Be proficient in Excel
- Have relevant experience in management or education
- Believe that every student can learn and love math!
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision plans (contribution toward premium required)
Paid Time Off
Major holidays
Position Summary
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degreeRequired Experience:
4 or more years’ increasingly responsible administrative experience (e.g., managing administrative services/processes, budgets, and staff) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Preferred
Experience in a large, highly selective college or university or in an arts/non-profit organization.Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent problem solving, organizational, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills. Grant writing experience. Knowledge of standard office software. Proficiency with web-based and/or desktop publishing applications, traditional and/or online information databases (e.g. Lexis-Nexus).
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Archival settings, memory institutions and galleries
Job Title: Program Manager, GLP
Department: Global Legal Program
Center Background: The Center for Reproductive Rights (the Center) is the premier global legal organization dedicated to advancing women’s reproductive health, self-determination, and dignity. Its mission is straightforward and ambitious: to advance reproductive health and rights as fundamental human rights that all governments around the world are legally obligated to protect, respect, and fulfill. Headquartered in New York City, the Center has regional offices in Bogota, Geneva, Kathmandu, Nairobi, and Washington, D.C. and a diverse staff of more than 150 professionals. Its annual operating budget is approximately $29 million, the result of an extraordinary growth trajectory. The Center is now poised for a new phase of significant expansion through its current and next Strategic Plan.
The Center’s game-changing litigation and advocacy work, combined with its unparalleled expertise in constitutional, comparative, and international human rights law, have transformed how reproductive rights are understood by courts, governments, and human rights bodies worldwide. It has played a key role in securing landmark legal victories in the U.S., Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe on issues including access to life-saving obstetrics care, contraception, safe abortion services, and comprehensive sexuality information, as well as the prevention of forced sterilization and child marriage. It has brought ground-breaking cases before national courts, U.N. Committees, and regional human rights bodies, has led the development of historic, proactive legislation advancing robust protections for reproductive rights, and has built the legal capacity of women’s rights advocates in more than 55 countries.
To learn more about the Center for Reproductive Rights, go to https://www.reprorights.org/
GENERAL PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:
The Program Manager, GLP is a new role within the Center, developed as a result of the organization’s increased footprint in reproductive rights in conflict settings, and expanded fundraising efforts with bilateral donors. This position will play a key role within the Global Advocacy team, ensuring the Center’s new Conflict Program is executed effectively, ensuring systems and processes are implemented to effectively to support the Conflict program, coordinating and managing internal processes to secure bilateral support, and working with the Global Advocacy Director in oversight and management of the Global Advocacy budget and work planning. In this role, the Program Manager will report to the Senior Advocacy Adviser for Global Advocacy and have a dotted line reporting relationship to the Deputy Director, GLP. The Program Manager will also work closely with the other members of the Global Advocacy team, as well as the global regional teams, Operations, MEL, Development and Communications. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for two years from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding.
The position will be based in the Center’s New York office.
POSITION PROFILE:
- Oversee the day-to-day activities and coordinate the inter-program and inter-departmental work on Conflict; coordinate inter-program and inter-departmental work on the Global Gag Rule (as required); and support, as needed, internal preparation for bids for bilateral government support;
- Support the operational, budgeting, and reporting aspects of the strategic and annual planning process on behalf of the Global Advocacy team;
- Support oversight of the day-to-day budget for Global Advocacy including managing administrative spending, participating in budget reprojection meetings and signatory (when appropriate) on partnership agreements and contracts;
- Draft, develop and copyedit written communications such as memos, emails, contracts and presentations;
- Develop and manage internal communications related to the work on humanitarian settings to improve and increase relevant communication flow from and through departments and the regional offices; ensuring consistency and transparency;
- Support Conflict program on development of security travel plans, as needed, in with close coordination with Global Regional Teams, Global Operations & Administration and the HR team;
- Serve as a key system point for Global Advocacy in developing processes, systems, and supports that enhance a growing team;
- Support planning and strategy for team building and capacity building trainings as appropriate;
- Maintain a current and robust understanding of the Center’s programmatic work, particularly in relation to the work in humanitarian settings around the world;
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure that preparatory material comes together in a timely manner with an exceedingly high level of quality and accuracy, especially with regards to unit work planning, budgeting, and quarterly reporting;
- Coordinate closely with the Legal Assistant related to budgeting, long-term scheduling and projects; and,
- Other duties as assigned.
CRITICAL POSITION BEHAVIORS:
- Collaborative: Brings a track record of working effectively with various and diverse individuals and groups. A willingness to actively listen and invite different views and opinions across all levels of the institution to build alignment in support of a common goal.
- Adaptive/flexible: Has a can do/will do attitude and demonstrates comfort with ambiguity and calculated risk-taking.
- Accountability: Holds themselves and others accountable.
- Initiative: Effectively responds to pressure or crisis situations and acts professionally. Uses resources well. Follows through on ideas, assignments and open issues. Must possess a “can-do” and “will-do” attitude.
- Integrity: Possesses impeccable integrity and personal and professional values that are consistent with the Center’s high standards and mission.
- Transparency: Consistently applies openness and honesty in communicating decisions and plans to team members and others at the Center.
- Commitment to learn: Receives and provides feedback and constructive criticism professionally. Applies a growth mentality to their own and their team’s development. Promotes a culture of learning by modeling inquisitiveness and an openness to viewing mistakes as an opportunity to learn and improve.
- Empathy: An empathetic, approachable team player and supervisor who engenders trust and confidence, with an inherent ability to interact positively with all members of the Center staff.
- Independent Worker/Thinker: Must have the ability to work independently and in a team setting.
- Confident: Must possess and exhibit a level of confidence in themselves and his/her work, but be able to take direction and criticism professionally.
- Results Oriented: Ability to achieve results and complete assignments in a timely manner.
POSITION KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Strong commitment to the Center’s mission, purpose, and values;
- Minimum of a Master’s degree required; MBA preferred;
- 5 years of professional experience;
- Significant program and project management experience required;
- Experience in change management desired;
- Ability to see and understand the big picture and translate into strategic processes;
- Experienced in facilitating teams to develop collaborative processes;
- Demonstrated excellent writing and verbal communications skills;
- Ability to draft and copyedit written communication effectively such as memos, talking points, presentations and emails;
- Excellent computer skills and comfort working with database programs, CRMs, etc.;
- Solutions-oriented approach with strong analytical/reasoning skills;
- Must be able to work proactively and independently, multi-task, and work under tight deadlines; and,
- Dependability, diplomacy, strong organizational skills, and a sense of humor are necessary.
Compensation: The Center offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits program.
How to Apply: Please click on the link below to apply. A cover letter, resume, writing sample, and contact information for three references must be included in your application in order to be considered for this position. Please include these application materials as attachments.
https://reproductiverights.applicantpro.com/jobs/694164.html
Deadline for Applications: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The Center for Reproductive Rights is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring, and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage people from all groups and communities to apply.
Please note that all genuine Center openings must be applied through the Center website. The Center does not charge a fee at any stage in the recruitment process (application, interviews, or selection). Nor does it request any medical examinations or bank account information as part of this process. If someone contacts, you on behalf of the Center requesting payment for your application, please notify careers@reprorights.org before taking any further action.
Reporting to the Director of the Program on Peace-building and Human Rights, the Program Coordinator contributes to the development and management of the Institute for the Study of Human Rights’ (ISHR) peace-building initiatives to foster dialogue between parties to resolve conflict to achieve sustainable peace.
The Program Coordinator is responsible for grants management, which includes accounting and assisting with the preparation of accounts for internal audit and working with the ISHR auditor to prepare for external audits complying with grant-makers requirements. Audits must comply with standard accounting practices. Grant-makers include US government agencies and foreign governments, such as the Norwegian Ministry for Foreign Affairs. The incumbent will interact with donors who provide gifts or make grants to ISHR.
International travel may be required up to 4 times a year to conduct conflict assessments, do strategic planning, and coordinate program activities. Such travel may include extensive interaction with senior US Government officials, foreign government officials and other stakeholders to the conflict, including persons who are effected by ethnic or religious violence or who have been victims of sexual violence. The Program Coordinator will plan and execute all international visits and programs related to the peace-building initiatives and ISHR’s overall mission.
In conjunction with senior ISHR staff, the incumbent is expected to help create and sustain outreach, documentation, research and other programs; contribute to ISHR information and communication systems and the documentation necessary for the sustainability of the organization; contribute to the design and implementation of research activities; and follow developments in the human rights field.
The incumbent works directly with the Program Director and ISHR staff to establish and maintain collaborative exchanges with organizations and universities concerned with human rights, peace building advocacy, training and capacity building. Interaction is also required with US Government officials, officials from foreign governments, and representatives of multilateral organizations such as the United Nations, and regional organizations such as the European Union.
Duties include organizing trainings, meetings, workshops and events in New York, elsewhere in the United States, and internationally; development of program reports to document the progress of initiatives, including critical analysis of activities and their impact; managing the Institute’s internal and external communications for various stakeholders – including government officials and various local and international media outlets; ensure the functioning and development of the Institute and its programs; develop, organize and fund-raise for research activities; develop new initiatives; and, event planning and other outreach activities.
***This position is funded for one year with the possibility of extension if additional funding is secured.***
Minimum Qualifications for Grade
Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Master’s degree preferred. A minimum of 0-2 years of related experience required, preferably in international affairs/relations, human rights.
Additional Position-Specific Minimum Qualifications
Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant
The Program Coordinator should have experience conducting conflict analysis and working on complex international projects. Foreign language skills, such as Arabic, are preferred. A proven capacity for multicultural interaction skills is required.
Knowledge of political and security developments; Excellent research, editing, and writing skills are required.
Experience working with a human rights organization is required. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and inter-cultural skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail. Computer and internet literacy.
Special Instructions
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in international affairs or related field strongly preferred. Substantive knowledge of human rights and peace building. Knowledge of international and grassroots human rights NGOs and international organizations strongly preferred.
Fundraising experience strongly preferred. Particular expertise in training and/or capacity building preferred.
A publication history is preferred. Excellent writing and communications skills strongly preferred.
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Motivate International, parent company of NYC’s Citi Bike, is the global bike share leader and a partner to governments and nonprofits in some of the largest cities in the world. We have unparalleled expertise in building and operating large, complex bike share systems.
Led by a group of seasoned urban visionaries, creative leaders and technology innovators, our mission is to revolutionize the landscape of our cities. In an effort to completely transform the urban experience, Motivate is leading the way in making cities more accessible, healthier and sustainable. We create safe and dependable systems that help make cities great by connecting individuals to the people and places they love.
We also bring this ethos to the workplace. We encourage and value diversity, creativity, open communication, and a shared sense of responsibility all while having fun.
About Citi Bike
Bicycle sharing is a convenient, flexible, healthy and fun transportation option that enhances urban livability and mobility. Citi Bike, headquartered in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, is the nation’s largest bike share system. Citi Bike operates every aspect of the program, from repairing and rebalancing bikes, to maintaining the stations and docking points, to marketing the program and educating people about bike share. Citi Bike is in the midst of expansion and plans to grow from the original 6,000 bikes in 2014 to a total of 12,000 bikes by the end of 2017.
Position Overview
Citi Bike is looking for a Program Manager to join the Equity and Community Engagement team within the Marketing department, which focuses on building and supporting inclusive programs to increase the participation of people of color and low-income New Yorkers in bike share. The program manager will be developing strategies, fostering relationships, and helping grow Citi Bike’s equity efforts. This role requires a high level of judgement, political sensibility, decision-making, and time management.
Roles and Responsibilities
Partnerships:
- Develop relationships with NYCHA resident leaders and affiliates
- Recruit neighborhood residents and organizations to lead bike rides
- Attend meetings and report on data and program developments with both new and long-standing partners
- Actively recruit NYCHA & SNAP participants for Community Champions, social media campaigns, and job opportunities
Program Management:
- Oversee and schedule Community Champions (seasonal field staff)
- Schedule, attend, and even teach an array of classes about Citi Bike
Events:
- Help manage seasonal events staff
- Assist in planning and onsite execution of Citi Bike events which may include special events and sponsored events
Communications:
- Ensure marketing materials connect with neighborhood needs (includes printed and digital content)
- Assist in creating photo and video content
- Write content for and help edit content on our blog, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, newsletter, and website that is timely, relevant, and on-strategy
This position requires occasional evening and weekend work.
Desired Qualifications
- Outgoing go-getter who has the ability to relate to others and is not afraid to engage with members of the community
- Enthusiastic, energetic and positive attitude
- Excellent communication skills, familiarity with social media strategies and platforms a plus
- Highly responsible, well-organized individual
- Team-player
- Ability to multi-task and take initiative
- Able to work on weekends and possibly evenings
- Ability to adapt to unforeseen circumstances
- Creative and ability to think outside the box
- 18 years of age or older
- Know how to ride a bike
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Familiarity with NYC neighborhoods
- Working knowledge of Spanish and/or Mandarin a plus
- Experience living or working in the Harlem, East Harlem, Bed Stuy, Astoria, Red Hook, or LES neighborhoods a plus
To Apply: Please attach your resume and cover letter in the same document. Applications without cover letters will not be considered.
The above description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. From time to time, and related to the nature of work performed to accomplish Motivate’s Mission, employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities.
Motivate is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Motivate is a drug-free workplace.
We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Manager of Operations will contribute to all aspects of our Headfirst Professional Sports Camps programs including – Atlanta Braves Baseball Camps, Boston Red Sox Baseball Camps, Chicago Cubs Baseball Camps, New York Yankees Baseball Camps, Pittsburgh Pirates Baseball Camps, Washington Nationals Baseball & Softball Camps, D.C. United Soccer Camps and Atlanta Falcons Summer Camps. Primary responsibilities for this role will include program training and development, relationship management, budget ownership, as well as logistics and materials management. In this role, you will directly manage a full-time year-round Program Operations Associate as well as lead a team of seasonal team members. Your guidance will contribute through the full cycle of our Headfirst Professional Sports Camps from conception to planning to execution of our programming.This role is integral to strengthening important, long-term relationships with key partners – including professional sports teams from Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer and the National Football League. This position is full-time, year-round and based at the Washington, D.C. headquarters office of The Headfirst Companies, but will involve travel to our nearby distribution and storage centers as well as our camp locations across the United States – primarily in June, July, and August.
The ideal Manager of Operations is a highly organized and detail-oriented leader and coach, who is enthusiastic about creatively solving complex problems and delivering exceptional experiences for young people. This individual will combine the emotional intelligence necessary to excel in mission-driven youth development with the business acumen critical to leading a program on the precipice of rapid growth.
Curriculum Responsibilities:
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- Understand how students learn and what it takes to develop effective math curriculum
- Review and assess Launch’s existing math curriculum to ensure that programs are meeting intended objectives
- Develop and refine new math curriculum (from idea generation to mock-up to documentation)
- Prepare and maintain instructional training materials (print, video, etc.)
- Prepare and maintain instructional materials used during the execution of sessions, classes, and camps (manipulatives, PowerPoints, guides, etc.)
- Liaise with science, technology, and engineering curriculum team as needed
Program Management Responsibilities:
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- Oversee the daily operations of the Toddler, Pre-K, and Launch Learning K-8 Math programs
- Oversee the daily operations of the One-2-One private instruction program, Math and STEM
- In both cases:
- Manage and execute assessments, maintain student assignments, distribute progress reports
- Communicate with parents, process enrollments, maintain student schedules
- Liaise with science, technology, and engineering curriculum team
- Hire, train and manage staff of part-time instructors
- Support new business efforts
- Respond to customer inquiries targeting various math and One-2-One program offerings
- Support outbound marketing efforts to develop interest in Launch programs
- Serve as lead instructor for math and STEM programs, when necessary
- Advance the overall mission of Launch and its programs
Requirements
Candidate should:
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- Possess excellent math skills and a love of education
- Be highly organized and accountable
- Have a personable and friendly approach to customer service
- Be comfortable working with computer based data management systems
- Be proficient in Excel
- Have relevant experience in management or education
- Believe that every student can learn and love math!
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision plans (contribution toward premium required)
Paid Time Off
Major holidays
Position Summary
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degreeRequired Experience:
4 or more years’ increasingly responsible administrative experience (e.g., managing administrative services/processes, budgets, and staff) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Preferred Experience:
Experience in a large, highly selective college or university or in an arts/non-profit organization.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent problem solving, organizational, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills. Grant writing experience. Knowledge of standard office software. Proficiency with web-based and/or desktop publishing applications, traditional and/or online information databases (e.g. Lexis-Nexus).
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Archival settings, memory institutions and galleries
Additional Information
Job Title: Program Manager, GLP
Department: Global Legal Program
Center Background: The Center for Reproductive Rights (the Center) is the premier global legal organization dedicated to advancing women’s reproductive health, self-determination, and dignity. Its mission is straightforward and ambitious: to advance reproductive health and rights as fundamental human rights that all governments around the world are legally obligated to protect, respect, and fulfill. Headquartered in New York City, the Center has regional offices in Bogota, Geneva, Kathmandu, Nairobi, and Washington, D.C. and a diverse staff of more than 150 professionals. Its annual operating budget is approximately $29 million, the result of an extraordinary growth trajectory. The Center is now poised for a new phase of significant expansion through its current and next Strategic Plan.
The Center’s game-changing litigation and advocacy work, combined with its unparalleled expertise in constitutional, comparative, and international human rights law, have transformed how reproductive rights are understood by courts, governments, and human rights bodies worldwide. It has played a key role in securing landmark legal victories in the U.S., Latin America, Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe on issues including access to life-saving obstetrics care, contraception, safe abortion services, and comprehensive sexuality information, as well as the prevention of forced sterilization and child marriage. It has brought ground-breaking cases before national courts, U.N. Committees, and regional human rights bodies, has led the development of historic, proactive legislation advancing robust protections for reproductive rights, and has built the legal capacity of women’s rights advocates in more than 55 countries.
To learn more about the Center for Reproductive Rights, go to https://www.reprorights.org/
GENERAL PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION:
The Program Manager, GLP is a new role within the Center, developed as a result of the organization’s increased footprint in reproductive rights in conflict settings, and expanded fundraising efforts with bilateral donors. This position will play a key role within the Global Advocacy team, ensuring the Center’s new Conflict Program is executed effectively, ensuring systems and processes are implemented to effectively to support the Conflict program, coordinating and managing internal processes to secure bilateral support, and working with the Global Advocacy Director in oversight and management of the Global Advocacy budget and work planning. In this role, the Program Manager will report to the Senior Advocacy Adviser for Global Advocacy and have a dotted line reporting relationship to the Deputy Director, GLP. The Program Manager will also work closely with the other members of the Global Advocacy team, as well as the global regional teams, Operations, MEL, Development and Communications. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for two years from date of hire with excellent possibility of re-funding.
The position will be based in the Center’s New York office.
POSITION PROFILE:
- Oversee the day-to-day activities and coordinate the inter-program and inter-departmental work on Conflict; coordinate inter-program and inter-departmental work on the Global Gag Rule (as required); and support, as needed, internal preparation for bids for bilateral government support;
- Support the operational, budgeting, and reporting aspects of the strategic and annual planning process on behalf of the Global Advocacy team;
- Support oversight of the day-to-day budget for Global Advocacy including managing administrative spending, participating in budget reprojection meetings and signatory (when appropriate) on partnership agreements and contracts;
- Draft, develop and copyedit written communications such as memos, emails, contracts and presentations;
- Develop and manage internal communications related to the work on humanitarian settings to improve and increase relevant communication flow from and through departments and the regional offices; ensuring consistency and transparency;
- Support Conflict program on development of security travel plans, as needed, in with close coordination with Global Regional Teams, Global Operations & Administration and the HR team;
- Serve as a key system point for Global Advocacy in developing processes, systems, and supports that enhance a growing team;
- Support planning and strategy for team building and capacity building trainings as appropriate;
- Maintain a current and robust understanding of the Center’s programmatic work, particularly in relation to the work in humanitarian settings around the world;
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure that preparatory material comes together in a timely manner with an exceedingly high level of quality and accuracy, especially with regards to unit work planning, budgeting, and quarterly reporting;
- Coordinate closely with the Legal Assistant related to budgeting, long-term scheduling and projects; and,
- Other duties as assigned.
CRITICAL POSITION BEHAVIORS:
- Collaborative: Brings a track record of working effectively with various and diverse individuals and groups. A willingness to actively listen and invite different views and opinions across all levels of the institution to build alignment in support of a common goal.
- Adaptive/flexible: Has a can do/will do attitude and demonstrates comfort with ambiguity and calculated risk-taking.
- Accountability: Holds themselves and others accountable.
- Initiative: Effectively responds to pressure or crisis situations and acts professionally. Uses resources well. Follows through on ideas, assignments and open issues. Must possess a “can-do” and “will-do” attitude.
- Integrity: Possesses impeccable integrity and personal and professional values that are consistent with the Center’s high standards and mission.
- Transparency: Consistently applies openness and honesty in communicating decisions and plans to team members and others at the Center.
- Commitment to learn: Receives and provides feedback and constructive criticism professionally. Applies a growth mentality to their own and their team’s development. Promotes a culture of learning by modeling inquisitiveness and an openness to viewing mistakes as an opportunity to learn and improve.
- Empathy: An empathetic, approachable team player and supervisor who engenders trust and confidence, with an inherent ability to interact positively with all members of the Center staff.
- Independent Worker/Thinker: Must have the ability to work independently and in a team setting.
- Confident: Must possess and exhibit a level of confidence in themselves and his/her work, but be able to take direction and criticism professionally.
- Results Oriented: Ability to achieve results and complete assignments in a timely manner.
POSITION KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Strong commitment to the Center’s mission, purpose, and values;
- Minimum of a Master’s degree required; MBA preferred;
- 5 years of professional experience;
- Significant program and project management experience required;
- Experience in change management desired;
- Ability to see and understand the big picture and translate into strategic processes;
- Experienced in facilitating teams to develop collaborative processes;
- Demonstrated excellent writing and verbal communications skills;
- Ability to draft and copyedit written communication effectively such as memos, talking points, presentations and emails;
- Excellent computer skills and comfort working with database programs, CRMs, etc.;
- Solutions-oriented approach with strong analytical/reasoning skills;
- Must be able to work proactively and independently, multi-task, and work under tight deadlines; and,
- Dependability, diplomacy, strong organizational skills, and a sense of humor are necessary.
Compensation: The Center offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits program.
How to Apply: Please click on the link below to apply. A cover letter, resume, writing sample, and contact information for three references must be included in your application in order to be considered for this position. Please include these application materials as attachments.
https://reproductiverights.applicantpro.com/jobs/694164.html
Deadline for Applications: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The Center for Reproductive Rights is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring, and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage people from all groups and communities to apply.
Please note that all genuine Center openings must be applied through the Center website. The Center does not charge a fee at any stage in the recruitment process (application, interviews, or selection). Nor does it request any medical examinations or bank account information as part of this process. If someone contacts, you on behalf of the Center requesting payment for your application, please notify careers@reprorights.org before taking any further action.