Program Manager, Collaborative on Global Children's Issues - Racial Justice Institute - Georgetown University
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The Georgetown University-wide Collaborative on Global Children's Issues fosters cross-disciplinary research and dialogue on critical and emerging global children's issues, with a particular focus on children in adversity and pathways to resilience. Job Overview
The Program Manager (PM) is essential to the effective and efficient administration and operations of the Collaborative on Global Children's Issues and to the support and execution of its mission.
They work closely with the Collaborative's Executive Director to plan and execute the diverse activities of the Collaborative's programs - developing work plans, and managing administrative matters, logistics, and communications in coordination with OVPGE staff. They are responsible for the planning, coordination and execution of and the follow-through on most aspects of the Collaborative's programs and events in consultation with the Executive Director, delegating to the Program Assistant as necessary in the performance of their responsibilities.
The Program Manager plays a key role in coordinating two current projects: 'Faith and the Family: Propagating and Preventing Child-Family Separation across Time and Context' in partnership with Catholic Relief Services, and 'The Culture of Encounter and the Global Agenda Project' in collaboration with the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace, and World Affairs. This includes coordinating working group activity, liaising with project consultants, planning, promotion, programming, reporting, and related tasks.
The PM takes the lead on pre- and post-award administration for the Collaborative, including developing grant proposals, and preparing technical and financial reports in coordination with the OVPGE finance director for submission to sponsors. As well, they work closely with the Executive Director to explore and pursue new sources of funding and maintain partnerships with existing sponsors.
The PM actively engages with on and off-campus partners, ensuring systems are in place to track contacts and communicate with partners through newsletters, social media, and in-person convenings; and takes the lead in liaising with global research and student fellows as these programs are developed.
As well, they develop new projects and establish relationships with new partners as the Collaborative's portfolio continues to expand. Work Interactions and Work Mode Designation
Reporting directly to the Executive Director of the Collaborative on Global Children's Issues, the Program Manager supervises the Collaborative's Program Assistant as well as student employees; and works closely with OVPGE staff, faculty, project partners, vendors, and the broader community.
This position has been designated as Hybrid . Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: . Requirements and Qualifications Bachelor's degree - preference for Master's degree At least 3 years of professional experience - preference for 5 years of experience in the field of child rights, education, or international development A familiarity with global child rights and protection Excellent coordination and management skills Strong written and oral communications skills Experience in project development and evaluation Proven skills in time management, organization, and communications; as well as demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a complex, multi-faceted environment Exceptional attention to detail Collaborative work style and ability to respond positively to constructive feedback Current Georgetown Employees:
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