Program Manager

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Program Manager

FLSA Status
Exempt

Posted Salary Range
Commensurate with Experience

Employment Status
Full Time

Department
SDFR Policy Center

Job Summary

The Program Manager is responsible for managing daily financial

activities (invoicing, sub-contract management and/or financial reporting for the

SDFR Policy Research and its grant programs as well as work with School of

Agriculture directors and staff to develop and deliver training, education and

outreach activities. The Program Manager provides leadership for assigned
operational function(s) within a department, regularly makes decisions for
establishing work priorities and managing activities, and for coordinating
workflow and interactions within the department and with other departments

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Project Management

Program Management

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Ability to organize, plan, & prioritize work

Ability to attend to details while simultaneously handling multiple projects

Ability to analyze, interpret, & apply relevant regulations, policies, & procedures

Initiative to learn & maintain current knowledge in area of assignment

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, data management, & email programs

High level of technical competence in the area of responsibility

Ability to develop & deliver quality presentations.

Ability to exercise initiative, make sound judgments, & work without close supervision
Ability to relate & respond to the needs of supervisors, subordinates, & clientele

Essential Job Functions

• Manages post-award functions for the Policy Center’s grants/ cooperative agreements program to include: proposal budget review; coordination of sub-award initiation and execution; review and approval of sub award invoices for fiscal compliance; ensures the timely receipt of sub award invoices; and, advises sub awardees and Policy Center PI’s on the appropriate expenditure of grant funding.
• Coordinates sub award agreement modification requests and amendments and recommends execution as appropriate under the direction of Policy Center Directors with guidance from the Office of Sponsored Programs.
• Coordinates outreach efforts with Policy Center staff and leadership to effectively educate stakeholders about Policy Center activities and impacts.
• Coordinates training of SDFR provided by the Policy Center (Farm Bill and impact of policy on SDFRs)
• Coordinates financial management of Policy Center and Competitive Grant Programs, compiling financial reports, creating annual program budgets, etc.
• Prepares and makes presentations

Qualifications

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline plus three

(3) years of relevant professional experience, or a master’s degree. Relevant disciplines include Business Management, Agriculture, Economics, etc…

Licensing and Certifications

N/A

Physical Requirements

Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas
No

Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds
Occasionally

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds
Occasionally

Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds
Not Required

Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds
Not Required

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds
Not Required

Travel
Occasionally

Extended Work Hours
Frequently

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S904

Number of Vacancies
1

Location
Lorman

Position End Date (if temporary)

Open Date
02/06/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

EEO Statement

Alcorn State University

Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Advertising Summary
Excellent Benefits Package

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
3. Letter of Recommendation (Professional)
4. Letter of Recommendation (Personal)
5. Letter of Recommendation (Professional or Personal)

Optional Documents

1. Unofficial Transcripts