Program Manager / Senior Program Manager, Education Programs

Full Job Description

The Morris K. Udall and Stewart L.

Udall Foundation (Udall Foundation) is hiring a Program Manager/Senior Program Manager (PM/SPM) to provide leadership for the administration and execution of the Udall Undergraduate Scholarship (Scholarship), Native American Congressional Internship (Internship), Morris K.

Udall and John S. McCain III Native American Graduate Fellowship in Tribal Policy (Fellowship), and Stewart L. Udall Parks in Focus (Parks in Focus®) Programs.

General Qualifications - All Levels: Superior character, good judgment, interpersonal skills, and an ability to work in a supportive, professional, and problem-solving manner with agency employees, outside partners, and stakeholders.

Leadership skills as characterized by the ability to develop a common vision with colleagues, superiors, and subordinates, and a facilitative management style that emphasizes teamwork, collegiality, and flexibility.

Skill in assessing a problem or requirement, organizing an appropriate, solutions-focused response, and engaging others as needed to achieve a desired outcome.

An ability to multitask and manage multiple requirements simultaneously and effectively while maintaining oversight over areas of responsibility.

An ability to work independently to plan, organize, and coordinate technical projects, and to monitor and report on progress towards project objectives and milestones.

Superior oral and written communications skills, including the ability to communicate clearly, listen effectively, and engage with and inspire others.

Technical Qualifications - All Levels: A bachelor's degree in an education, environmental, or related field, or at least five (5) years of equivalent applicable experience.

At least three (3) years of experience leading teams, to include demonstrated experience, training, and/or familiarity with performance planning, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and/or personnel policies and procedures.

At least five (5) years of experience designing, implementing, executing, and/or evaluating education programming.

At least three (3) years of experience serving in a leadership capacity for education programs, including working with a variety of stakeholders to ensure program success.

At least three (3) years of experience proactively identifying efficiencies, assessing risks, and/or implementing improvements for education programs.

At least three (3) years of experience working with universities, colleges, youth-serving organizations, or Tribal educational organizations.

Experience developing and executing education programming, timelines, and/or road maps, and identifying or executing budgetary and resource requirements.

Demonstrated ability and competency in delivering presentations and developing communication materials. An ability to identify and recommend strategies for improvements to education programming.

Additional Technical Qualifications - SPM Level: At least one (1) year of Federal supervisory experience, or at least five (5) years of experience in a leadership position.

Demonstrated experience in grant writing, administration, and/or reporting. Demonstrated ability to manage multiyear work plans for successful program outcomes.

Subject matter expertise in one or more areas of education programming such as nationally competitive scholarships, environmental education, Tribal health care, and/or Tribal public policy.

Major Duties:

The PM/SPM reports to the Director of Education Programs (DEP) and is a member of the Education Programs team.

In coordination with the DEP, the PM/SPM develops strategic program priorities and objectives, organizational and staffing structure, and performance measures for the Education Programs.

Major Duties and Responsibilities: Provide primary day-to-day oversight of the Scholarship, Internship, and Fellowship Programs and their associated activities, including program staff workloads and assignments.

Provide primary day-to-day oversight of Parks in Focus® activities, including program staff workloads and assignments.

Ensure the effective execution of Parks in Focus® curriculum design, partner programming, trainings, exhibitions, events, and community outreach.

In coordination with the DEP, formulate annual Parks in Focus® Program budgetary requirements and manage spend plans.

Facilitate the collection of programmatic, financial, and operational data and measures against which Scholarship, Internship, Fellowship, and Parks in Focus® Program performance can be evaluated.

In coordination with the DEP, recruit, supervise, mentor, and retain permanent and temporary employees to execute the mission of the Scholarship, Internship, Fellowship, and Parks in Focus® Programs.

Effectively lead program teams by making employee project and work assignment decisions and monitoring and assessing workloads, program capacity, and training requirements.

Conduct employee performance reviews and approval of time sheets, leave requests, and premium pay requests.

Conduct high-level outreach and outward facing communication with key audiences on behalf of the Scholarship, Internship, Fellowship, and Parks in Focus® Programs.

Manage the development of high-quality written and multimedia materials such as news releases, annual reports, presentations, videos, curricula, event flyers, training materials, exhibit signage, photo publications, and social media content.

In coordination with the DEP and other agency officials, contribute program-level input to and support for grants, gifts, and donations activities that specifically impact the Education Programs, such as engaging existing and potential new program donors.

Serve as a backup to the DEP to ensure continued critical program operations. Provide support to the Executive Director and other agency officials as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.