Location: Lorman,MS, USA
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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.
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