Job Summary

The Senior Program Manager position is responsible for management of grant programs as assigned. This position will prepare reports; communicate with grant monitors and leadership; oversee budgets and contracts; and ensure completion of grant obligations including publications, research, webinars, meetings, curricula, and technical assistance; and coordinating deliverables with national partners and staff. The Senior Program Manager may oversee the work of other program staff.

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to practice and apply the following principles:

• Grasp broad overview of the NCJFCJ and develop working knowledge of its programs and services
• Follow organizational and departmental policies, procedures, protocols, and systems
• Perform quality work, with or without direct supervision
• Interact professionally and respectfully with all staff, members of the organization, public and private officials, faculty, partners, suppliers, local communities, and the general public
• Work collaboratively and effectively with all members of the organization, whether as a team player, team leader, or individual contributor
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with managers, staff, and other organizations
• Meet professional and work obligations through efficient work habits by meeting deadlines, honoring schedules, and coordinating resources in an effective and timely manner

• Approach work with a positive attitude, sense of humor, and energy

• Use discretion in managing sensitive, proprietary, or confidential information
• Be responsible stewards of the organization’s resources

The following generally describes the essential functions, minimum education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to enter the job and to perform the responsibilities and duties of this position.

Essential

Functions

Required

Essential functions and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Education
 and Work

Experience

Knowledge,

Skills, and

Abilities

(“KSAs”)

Physical

Demands

The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work

Environment