Ektello
Job title:
Program Analyst/Coordinator (NGO or Foundation program management)
Company
Ektello
Job description
Program Manager/Program CoordinatorTop 3 must-have skills/requirements:
1) Program management/coordination
2) Attention to detail
3) Strong communication skillsEducation: Bachelor’s Degree (preferred in Business, Marketing, but open to other areas)Years of experience: 4+ years of experience, but flexible if we find a stellar candidate w/ potential. Please do not submit candidates with over 7-8 years of experience (overqualified). Candidates with NGO or Foundation program management experience may be appropriate, provided the NGO is large in scale and scope of work is/was broad. Must be comfortable in a large organization that operates at a very fast pace.Additional notes: This role will report on site in New Jersey, 4x per week.Scope of role: Contractor, Program ManagerPosition Summary
Responsible for program management of two CSR programs, Solve for Tomorrow Teacher Academy (SFT TA), and Innovation Campus (SIC). Responsible for supporting larger team with Solve for Tomorrow activation, including management of the Solve for Tomorrow alumni program.Main tasks include:
Creation and oversight of program plan and ensuring flawless project execution
Management of partner relationships (contracts, invoices, milestone calls, etc.)
Event management for in-person/ virtual program events
Research to support program objectives, including competitive audits
Manage all aspects of the TA and SIC programs, executing all work streams (outreach, event planning and coordination, website, partnership management, mentorship and alumni programs, etc.)
Project management:
o Create and maintain project plan for each phase of the program plan, defined milestones and associated tasks, and timeline
o Ensure all program tasks are completed on-time and aligned with the objective; alert direct managers of any at-risk open items
Administrative tasks:
o Create and submit process docs (PUMIs, POs, invoices)
o Route documents as required for approval (SOWs, contracts)
o Create and maintain supporting documentation to ensure program is tracking against budget; work directly with finance coordinators
o Work closely with the Legal and Finance teams to ensure on-time execution of related deliverables
Provide recommendations for and implement continuous improvement opportunities
Collaborate with internal communications team to amplify the program
Collaborate with external PR and social media teams to amplify the program
Create post-event and other summary reports that will gauge the success of TA and SIC programs and inform future decision making
Manage communications with current program participants as appropriate
Work cross functionally to share updates with the larger team on the program and discover further areas of collaboration with the overall department portfolio
Ad hoc tasks as requestedBackground /Experience
Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of directly related experience required
Degree in business, marketing, public administration or public policy preferred
Ability to clearly communicate with multiple levels of the organization required
Proficient in MS Office products including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Prior experience with project management/coordination required
Prior experience with program management preferred
Prior experience with budget maintenance preferredNecessary Skills /Attributes
Communication skills (verbal and written) to effectively communicate with stakeholders and team members
Attention to detail for administrative task execution, particularly for finance and legal workflows
High level of organization – ability to prioritize tasks, manage timelines, and ensure project deliverables are met
Work independently and in a team environment in order to achieve personal and team goals and complete assignments within established time frames
The ability to accept tasks and problems/situations that differ and require creativity to search for solutions among learned consequences
Demonstrates tenacity, especially in times of ambiguity
The ability to utilize implied knowledge of task alternatives and to make spontaneous decisions using past experience and the guidance of successful experience of others
High-comfort level with sharing bold and new ideas and challenging the norm#LI-HB1
Expected salary
Location
Ridgefield Park, NJ
Job date
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 23:07:34 GMT
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