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Employer Name: Yale University

1. Oversees the advancement and growth of the program. Gives direction and leadership supporting the philosophy, mission, strategy, and annual goals and objectives. Assumes primary accountability for disseminating and publishing all program information to create public awareness and support of the program. 2. Works closely with leadership, internal and external colleagues, and community residents to further develop and implement strategic plans. 3. Identifies, solicits, and cultivates community partnerships and collaborations to assist in the development and growth of the program. Develops the metrics to identify and measure the success of the program. Responsible for measurements of grant success and related evaluation. 4. 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. Develops and manages the program's operating budget. 5. Develops the administrative infrastructure of the program. Manages human resource and administrative functions of the program, including staffing and hiring, supervision, performance development, counseling and discipline, if warranted. Oversees and manages information systems, facilities, and space needs. 6. Investigates, identifies, implements, and oversees the maintenance of systems to gather, track, and report information to support the initiatives of the program. 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. 7. Initiates, designs, and manages the compilation of program communications; identifying outreach potential, and promoting philanthropic and collaborative support of the program. Contributes to the development and assists in the management of content on the program's website and monitors all changes and additions to the editorial content. 8. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Skill/ability 1: Highly developed written and oral communication skills with the proven ability to develop and execute strategies and accomplish established goals. Required Skill/ability 2: Strong organizational, analytical, and fundraising skills with six plus years of demonstrated experience in urban and environmental issues. Required Skill/ability 3: Demonstrated experience working with sensitive information and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality with proven experience in government and private foundation proposal writing. Required Skill/ability 4: Excellent interpersonal skills to relate to donor prospects and colleagues. Required Skill/ability 5: Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as and collaboratively within a team environment as well as demonstrated managerial experience. Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 5 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and proven experience. Master's Degree in Urban Studies, Urban Planning, or Urban Environmental Management preferred. Highly organized with experience in strategic fundraising & development and developing partnerships and collaborations across different units. Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day) Posting Position Title: Program Manager 1 University Job Title: Urban Program Manager Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 5 years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and proven experience. Master's Degree in Urban Studies, Urban Planning, or Urban Environmental Management preferred. Highly organized with experience in strategic fundraising & development and developing partnerships and collaborations across different units. Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated experience.