Program Manager I - Center for Advancing Population Science

Milwaukee Succeeds; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Succeeds is seeking a Program Manager to oversee various program activities under the direction of the Program Director. The role requires strong project management skills and collaboration with community organizations.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and have a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. This position offers a chance to make an impact within the community and contribute to program development.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in program management or related field.
• Ability to manage budgets and project timelines effectively.
• Skills in recruitment and team management.

Responsibilities

• Manage activities of a division-wide program.
• Develop and manage the program budget.
• Coordinate outreach activities with community organizations.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Critical thinking

Cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Summary

Work independently, under the direction of the Program Director, Principle Investigator, or Department Chair to manage the activities of a division‑wide or department‑wide program. Provide direction and guidance to the team to facilitate the achievement of the program's goals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain program timeline including tracking deadlines for program deliverables.
• Develop and manage program budget.
• Schedule people and material resources.
• Recruit and train program staff.
• Coordinate the development of program materials including educational materials, marketing materials, websites, forms, and reports.
• Oversee the collection, analysis, and dissemination of program data.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive databases and files related to the program.
• Organize internal and external meetings, site visits, and special events.
• Oversee training for program participants.
• Coordinate and manage program outreach activities including acting as a liaison with community organizations.
• Ensure program data and progress are reported to program stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and institutional policies.
• Participate in the development of program resources through literature searches, contact with outside programs, and review of funding opportunities.
• Participate on appropriate committees relevant to the advancement of the program and the profession or area of research.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of technical, business, consultation, project management, and cultural awareness.
• Customer focus, building trust, communication, critical thinking, and influencing skills.

Qualifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree

Minimum Required Experience: 6 years

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously. Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Sensory Acuity

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

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