Program Director

Howard University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Work-Life Balance

Financial Wellness

Professional Development

Additional Perks

Job summary

Howard University in Washington, DC seeks a Director of Community Engagement and Outreach Initiatives (program director) to provide strategic direction for the CPI at the Black Congregations Resource Center. You will supervise student involvement, coordinate seminars, and collaborate with multiple internal and external partners to advance grant goals and reporting.

This role requires a Master of Divinity and 2–3 years of executive administrative experience, with flexibility to travel locally and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and Master of Divinity degree required with relevant 2-3 years of executive administrative experience.
• Experience coordinating grants, programs and outreach within academic or religious community settings.
• Ability to analyze data, document outcomes and report progress to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative management of a grant-funded program and related outreach activities.
• Coordinate events, recruit ministry leaders and manage communications with stakeholders.
• Develop and document best practices for preaching, congregational care and social justice advocacy.
• Build and maintain a congregations database with updated information.
• Support media teams with digital content and marketing materials.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication

Project planning

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's and Master of Divinity

Tools

Database software

Spreadsheet software

Word processing

Presentation software

Job description

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission. At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

Join Howard University and thrive with us!

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BASIC FUNCTION:

The Director of Community Engagement and Outreach Initiatives (program director) provides administrative management and strategic direction to the Black Congregations Resource Center’s Preaching Project Compelling Preaching Initiative (BCRC/CPI) program. The aids the Dean (CPI Director), BCRC Director, and Doctor of Ministry Director in executing grant goals and objectives with program outcomes and assessment reporting responsibilities. The Director of role is strategic, administrative, infrastructural, and operational. The program director serves as a brand ambassador for the Black Congregations Resource Center’s Compelling Preaching Initiative (CPI) at Howard University School of Divinity and reports to the Dean/CPI Director and works in collaboration with Administrative Program Coordinator to identify, analyze and document effective preaching, congregational care, and social justice advocacy practices in Black congregations; develop a recruitment campaign to enlist ministry leaders and laity; and increase alumni engagement with HUSD.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:

Involves the responsibility of enlisting student involvement for podcast support and providing students guidance and direction.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Internal contacts include Administrative Coordinator, BCRC staff, Dean of Chapel, Finance and Grants Manager, Director of Advancement, Admission, Retention, and Recruitment Coordinator, and graduate students. External contacts include alumni, clergy leaders, church administrators, non-profit leaders and organizations, vendors, consultants, and the general public.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Administrative management of grant-funded program, community-based outreach, congregational visits, recruitment campaign, symposium coordination, and general administration.
• Research congregations, collects, and prepares background information and data to assist in decision-making and alumni connection.
• Assists with processes that are part of the regular cycle for building infrastructure to include: capacity-building interventions, meetings, conferences, workshops, and other functions.
• Builds and maintains a congregations database to include updated information.
• Identifies public and private donor and sponsorship opportunities.
• Assists with coordinating seminars, workshops, travel arrangements, special projects, and/or events; may coordinate programs/project development planning.
• Supports media team in the creation and distribution of digital content, flyers, and brochures; performs basic technological troubleshooting and; assists with other multi-media tasks.
• Assists in coordinating administrative support functions for the school’s initiatives and program activities, including marketing materials, data entry, word processing, typing of grants, reports, correspondences, and answering telephones (as needed).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, database programs, and presentation software as well as internet searches.
• Ability to develop action plans in resolving and implementing organizational and operational problem goals. Ability to plan and prioritize grant-related activities.
• Flexibility to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to work in an office environment and meaningfully contribute to team projects and administrative staff assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a diverse population.
• Ability to work under pressure and set priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines consistently, particularly those requiring very quick turnaround.
• Adaptable; ability to work independently and across teams.
• Organized, self-directed and self-disciplined.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with faculty, staff, students, and the community.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s and Master of Divinity degree required and relevant 2-3 years of executive level administrative experience.

Compliance Salary Range Disclosure

Expected Salary Range: $65,000 - $69,000