Cities & Climate Solutions Cert Program Manager

Yale University is seeking a Cities & Climate Solutions Cert Program Manager to oversee program growth and development. The role includes strategic planning, community partnership cultivation, grant management, and administrative oversight. The ideal candidate should have a Master's degree, project management experience, and knowledge of online education trends. Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills are required. This position is based in New Haven, CT.
1. Oversees the advancement and growth of the program. Gives direction and leadership supporting the philosophy, mission, strategy, and annual goals and objectives. Assumes primary accountability for disseminating and publishing all program information to create public awareness and support of the program. 2. Works closely with leadership, internal and external colleagues, and community residents to further develop and implement strategic plans. 3. Identifies, solicits, and cultivates community partnerships and collaborations to assist in the development and growth of the program. Develops the metrics to identify and measure the success of the program. Responsible for measurements of grant success and related evaluation. 4. Assists in identifying and evaluating potential future funding sources, and contributes to the submission of grants and contracts supporting the program, including the annual submission and writing of all content areas and budgetary sections of grant applications. Develops and manages the program's operating budget. 5. Develops the administrative infrastructure of the program. Manages human resource and administrative functions of the program, including staffing and hiring, supervision, performance development, counseling and discipline, if warranted. Oversees and manages information systems, facilities, and space needs. 6. Investigates, identifies, implements, and oversees the maintenance of systems to gather, track, and report information to support the initiatives of the program. Tracks all program activities and regularly informs leadership of progress on each initiative. Recommends structural or programmatic adjustments, changes or additions based on full knowledge of missions, goals, and objectives. 7. Initiates, designs, and manages the compilation of program communications; identifying outreach potential, and promoting philanthropic and collaborative support of the program. Contributes to the development and assists in the management of content on the program's website and monitors all changes and additions to the editorial content. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skill/ability 1: Demonstrated high level of organization and planning with acute attention to detail and high standards of excellence.

Required Skill/ability 2: Ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage multiple tasks.

Required Skill/ability 3: Ability to work well in team-oriented environment with experience coordinating work across units, functions, and departments.

Required Skill/ability 4: Demonstrated professionalism and excellent communication and public relations skills.

Required Skill/ability 5: Demonstrated ability to recognize evolving online education trends and to make recommendations that incorporate new approaches when appropriate. Demonstrated experience translating technical concepts for lay audiences or clients.

Preferred Education: The ideal candidate has a Master's Degree in a related field and at least four years of experience in project management as well as a background in pedagogical approaches to online education and a demonstrated interest in urban and climate-related issues. Knowledge of or proven experience with Yale policies or process.

Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Posting Position Title: Program Manager

University Job Title: Cities & Climate Solutions Cert Program Manager

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: The ideal candidate has a Master's Degree in a related field and at least four years of experience in project management as well as a background in pedagogical approaches to online education and a demonstrated interest in urban and climate-related issues. Knowledge of or proven experience with Yale policies or process.

Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.