Program Manager
Job Title : Program Manager
Program Manager
FLSA Status : Exempt
Exempt
Posted Salary Range :
Commensurate with Experience
Employment Status : Full Time
Full Time
Department : SDFR Policy Center
SDFR Policy Center
Job Summary :
The Program Manager is responsible for managing daily financial
activities (invoicing, sub-contract management and / or financial reporting for the
SDFR Policy Research and its grant programs as well as work with School of
Agriculture directors and staff to develop and deliver training, education and
outreach activities. The Program Manager provides leadership for assigned operational function(s) within a department, regularly makes decisions for establishing work priorities and managing activities, and for coordinating workflow and interactions within the department and with other departments
Knowledge Skills and Abilities :
Project Management
Program Management
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Ability to organize, plan, & prioritize work
Ability to attend to details while simultaneously handling multiple projects
Ability to analyze, interpret, & apply relevant regulations, policies, & procedures
Initiative to learn & maintain current knowledge in area of assignment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, data management, & email programs
High level of technical competence in the area of responsibility
Ability to develop & deliver quality presentations.
Ability to exercise initiative, make sound judgments, & work without close supervisionAbility to relate & respond to the needs of supervisors, subordinates, & clientele
Essential Job Functions :
- Manages post-award functions for the Policy Center’s grants / cooperative agreements program to include : proposal budget review;
- coordination of sub-award initiation and execution; review and approval of sub award invoices for fiscal compliance; ensures the timely receipt of sub award invoices;
and, advises sub awardees and Policy Center PI’s on the appropriate expenditure of grant funding.
- Coordinates sub award agreement modification requests and amendments and recommends execution as appropriate under the direction of Policy Center Directors with guidance from the Office of Sponsored Programs.
- Coordinates outreach efforts with Policy Center staff and leadership to effectively educate stakeholders about Policy Center activities and impacts.
- Coordinates training of SDFR provided by the Policy Center (Farm Bill and impact of policy on SDFRs)
- Coordinates financial management of Policy Center and Competitive Grant Programs, compiling financial reports, creating annual program budgets, etc.
- Prepares and makes presentations
Qualifications :
The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline plus three
3) years of relevant professional experience, or a master’s degree. Relevant disciplines include Business Management, Agriculture, Economics, etc
Licensing and Certifications :
N / A
Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas :
Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds :
Occasionally
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds :
Occasionally
Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds :
Not Required
Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds :
Not Required
Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds :
Not Required
Travel : Occasionally
Occasionally
Extended Work Hours :
Frequently
Posting Number : S904
S904
Number of Vacancies :
Location : Lorman
Lorman
Open Date : 02 / 06 / 2023
02 / 06 / 2023
Open Until Filled : EEO Statement :
EEO Statement :
Alcorn State University
Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.
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