Program Manager

The College of New Jersey is seeking a Program Manager for the Sustainability Institute to research and implement sustainable development practices for local governments. Responsibilities include managing grants, developing policy documents, conducting research, and providing technical assistance. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in urban planning or public policy and at least two years of relevant experience. The position is based in Ewing Township, NJ.
To enrich education through diversity, The College of New
Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College has a strong
commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and
strongly encourages women and members of underrepresented groups to
apply.

The Sustainability Institute at the College of New Jersey is
seeking a candidate for the Program Manager role.

The Program Manager works with the Senior Program Manager of Policy
and Planning, and is responsible for researching best practices
related to sustainable development for local government and
supporting the implementation of them in the Sustainable Jersey
programs with a particular emphasis on land-use and climate
resilience. The Program Manager will administer and coordinate the
development of policy, research, and comprehensive planning
documents. Oversees the day-to-day administration of programs,
projects, and/or processes regarding the planning, preparation,
evaluation, and control of communications, events, records,
statistics, reports, and documents. Oversees the development of
guidance documents (program actions, toolkits, etc.). Keeps abreast
of similar programs at other institutions and non-profits. Develops
and maintains effective relationships with various public and
private institutions and agencies to assess program requirements,
modifications, or innovations. Work is consistent with an
understanding of the mission, vision, role, and goals of the
organization. Performs professional level work that requires
knowledge of program management and the application and use of
concepts, theories, and terminology of the organization.

Main Responsibilities:
• Conduct research on sustainability policies, best practices and
emerging models; contribute to the creation of models, guides and
tools to support local governments and schools to implement
recommended best practices; develop well-written narrative and
statistical reports containing project findings, conclusions and
recommendations.
• Manage grants and contracts and funder relationships with key
partners. Assist in the identification and evaluation of funding
opportunities and prepare grant proposals.
• Respond to inquiries from program participants such as
municipal and school staff and green team members and Sustainable
Jersey staff related to assigned topic areas and project areas.
Review submissions to municipal and schools certification programs
on assigned policy areas.
• Work with program partners and stakeholder groups to identify
emerging sustainability policy issues as the basis of new actions;
develop solutions and implement outreach and assistance programs;
organize meetings with partners and task forces and seek input from
other outside experts.
• Present policies, case studies and best practices to expert and
non-expert audiences to build support for implementation. Provide
technical assistance and coordinate local pilot projects in
municipalities and schools to assist them in completing Sustainable
Jersey actions and other recommended best practices.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, public policy, or similar
is required.
• Minimum of two years of experience working in land-use
planning, public policy, local municipal government or similar
field is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in presentations
and in written research reports, guidance documents, and case
studies for diverse audiences having varying levels of knowledge
about sustainability programs and policies.
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently on assigned
research tasks, including identifying resources, case studies, and
related policy and program material.
• Organized and ability to prioritize and complete multiple
simultaneous projects.
• Knowledge of municipal land-use planning and zoning in New
Jersey with an understanding of climate change, its impacts at the
local level and policies and activities municipalities can
undertake to be more resilient.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate a process with partners and
stakeholders to develop municipal guidance.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Graduate degree in planning or related field.
• American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP) certification
and/or certified licensed New Jersey Professional Planner
(PP).
• ArcGIS skills and data management capabilities.

Employer Qualifications:
• Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful
completion of background check and reference checks.

About TCNJ

TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national
recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ
has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and
is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive
colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75
"Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron's Profiles of
American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the
northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report.
TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the
Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa
chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and
universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the
foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools - Arts
& Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social
Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and
Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a
commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by
train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is
set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known
for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings, including the
fourth-best college library in the nation, according to the
Princeton Review.

Contact Information

Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of
interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information
for three professional references. Applications will be considered
until a viable finalist has been found. Final offer of employment
is contingent upon the successful completion of background and
reference checks.

In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70,
effective September 1, 2011, new public employees in certain
positions (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey
residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet
the requirements listed.