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Employer Name: Yale University

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: Strong administrative and project management skills. Required Skill/ability 2: Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to adapt communication style to address the needs of individuals at all levels. Ability to negotiate skillfully with both internal and external constituents. Demonstrated ability to be able to present ideas and communicate effectively, both verbally and in written materials. Required Skill/ability 3: Strong and demonstrated ability to manage financial resources and construct and balance budgets for centers or projects across an array of revenues sources (e.g. grants, gifts, endowments). Required Skill/ability 4: Well-organized, ability to prioritize, have strong attention to detail, and manage multiple assignments simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to be able to drive forward project objectives according to set timelines and deliver on project aims. Required Skill/ability 5: Demonstrated positive attitude and commitment to working as a member of a center-wide team. The ideal candidate should have the ability to understand, communicate, and effectively interact with people across cultures. Being open to learning about different dimensions of diversity and exhibiting positive attitudes towards cultural differences. Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day) Posting Position Title: Program Administrator University Job Title: Associate Program Manager Bachelor's Degree in a related field and two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.