Program Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

The CRC Program Manager provides administrative and operational support for the activities of Lee University’s Center for Responsible Citizenship (CRC) and Kairos Honors Program. This position plays a key role in coordinating events, managing program logistics, maintaining office operations, and supporting financial and administrative processes.

Working closely with program leadership, the Program Manager ensures the smooth functioning of daily operations while helping to support the educational and community-building initiatives of both programs.

This position is well suited for someone who is dependable, attentive to detail, and supportive of CRC’s mission of cultivating thoughtful conversation on the questions that connect us.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate CRC event planning and logistics
• Maintain office and meeting spaces used by CRC programs
• Manage purchases, reimbursements, and basic accounting support
• Assist with Honors student scheduling
• Communicate with departments and colleges regarding scheduling needs
• Supervise and train student workers and CRC Fellows
• Maintain calendars and websites
• Support routine communications across CRC and related programs
• Assist with grant financial management and reporting
• Maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Administer post-event surveys and compile After-Action Notes
• Support grant compliance recordkeeping and reporting cycles
• Additional duties as assigned by the Program Director

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Clear written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and external partners
• Proficiency with standard office software and website management tools

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in event planning, higher education, or program administration
• Experience with budgets, reimbursements, or grant-funded projects
• Experience supervising student workers, staff, or project teams
• Experience with graphic design, website management, or digital communications

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full-time, salaried position funded by a four-year U.S. Department of Education grant. Continued employment during that period is contingent on satisfactory job performance, ongoing grant funding, and adherence to applicable grant compliance requirements. The position requires a standard 8am-5pm Monday-Friday week. Occasionally (twice a semester) time outside of standard hours will be required. Pay is based on prior experience and skills. Employment will conclude at the expiration of the grant period.

ABOUT LEE UNIVERSITY

Lee University is a Christian institution offering liberal arts and professional education at the undergraduate and graduate levels, through both residential and distance programs. The university seeks to integrate biblical truth, as revealed in Holy Scripture, with the truths discovered through the study of the arts and sciences and the practice of various professions, preparing students for responsible Christian living in a complex world.

ABOUT THE CENTER FOR RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP

The Center for Responsible Citizenship (CRC) exists to rebuild social fabric through charitable dialogue on the questions that connect us. Through the content and form of these conversations, we bring together individuals and recast them as citizens – vital members of a community who share in the common labor of flourishing. For more information, visit http://leeucrc.com.

TO APPLY

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and Application for Employment to the CRC Program Director, Thomas Pope at thomaspope@leeuniversity.edu.

Pay: $42,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42,000 - $45,000