STARS Requisition number
95315BR
Posting Position Title
Program Manager, Center for the Civic Thought
Essential Duties
1. Assumes primary responsibility for a program, service, activity, operation or function in an assigned area. Develops objectives, practice and procedure and identifies resources to ensure accomplishment of operational goals. 2. Coordinates day-to-day operations in order to achieve designated goals. Ensures effective management and leads the development and implementation of best practices. 3. Designs and implements quality control metrics to identify areas of risk. Analyzes, recommends, and implements strategic solutions to minimize risk. 4. Develops a variety of complex report and other written materials. 5. Provides guidance to and collaboration with internal and external partners as necessary. 6. Develops, oversees and monitors budgets. 7. Develops and maintains specialized training. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
Minimum requirement of Bachelor’s Degree in related field and two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Duration Type
Regular
Work Week
Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
University Job Title
Coordinator 4
Worksite Address
115 Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06511
Work Location
Central Campus
Drug Screen
No
Health Screening
No
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Searchable Job Family
Administration
Total # of hours to be worked:
37.5
Position Focus:
The Yale Center for Civic Thought aims to encourage thoughtful public discourse and civically responsible intellectual life in a rising generation of students, faculty, citizens and leaders. The Center works at three different scales: on campus, with New Haven and with a partner project in Washington, D.C.
On campus, the Center sponsors an array of events and activities exploring society’s most challenging moral and political questions. The Center also hosts the Citizens Thinkers Writers program, a summer and academic year experience for New Haven public high school students. Nationally, the Center works with the Philosophy & Society Initiative of the Aspen Institute based in Washington, D.C..
Reporting to and working closely with the program directors, the Program Manager will be responsible for the coordination and administration of all aspects of the Center’s activities. This work includes planning, organizing, and staffing events; hiring, training, and supervising student employees; handling arrangements for visiting guests and fellows; managing the Center’s calendar and travel; collaborating with internal and external partners; administering the Center’s budget; and coordinating any conferences the Center hosts. The Manager will also run the admissions process for the Citizens Thinkers Writers program and plan and execute each year’s curriculum and activities. They will also be responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining public-facing content about the program including website, social media, and printed material.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
Proven experience administering or supporting programs in an academic, nonprofit or civic organization with related goals. Demonstrated ability to manage and coordinate teams, projects, and events.
Posting Disclaimer
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
EEO Statement:
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Compensation Grade
Administration & Operations
Compensation Grade Profile
Supervisor; Senior Associate (23)
Bargaining Unit
None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)
Supervisory Organization
Political Science
Time Type
Full time
Required Skill/Ability 1:
Excellent verbal and written communication. Demonstrated critical thinking and administrative skills. Excellent attention to detail. Proficiency in Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.
Required Skill/Ability 2:
Proven ability to work in a team and independently to manage multiple priorities. Demonstrated positive attitude and commitment to working as a team. Proven ability to manage staff and oversee all aspects of an educational program.
Required Skill/Ability 3:
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to work with staff, students, faculty, visitors, University offices and external organizations. Demonstrated experience with Yale systems and procedures.
Required Skill/Ability 4:
Proven ability to exercise good judgement and demonstrated ability to create workflows. Proven ability to handle confidential information.
Required Skill/Ability 5:
Ability to manage projects, set priorities and advance outcomes. Proven ability with grant writing, budget management and website and social media content creation and maintenance.
Note
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus
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