What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at Edward Lowe Foundation?
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About Us
The Edward Lowe Foundation was established by Ed and Darlene Lowe in 1985. In contrast to most U.S. foundations, which are grant-giving entities, we are an operating foundation that funds its own programs.
The foundation’s entrepreneurshipinitiatives are focused on second-stage companies - growth-oriented firms that have moved beyond startup but haven’t yet reached maturity. Our peer learning, leadership education and strategic information programs are geared to help these companies continue growing. We also educate communities about the challenges second-stagers face and how to work with them.
To scale our impact, the foundation delivers its programs to second-stagers through other
entrepreneur support organizations often economic development agencies.
About the Job
This position is a newly created position that reports to the Vice President of Entrepreneurship. The main role of the position is to lead the efforts of programs assigned to them. The programs may change overtime. The secondary role is to support managers in other program areas. This position requires a team player who is willing to play many different roles.
The interconnected nature of the foundation’s programs requires one to have broad knowledge of each of these programs. As such, this PM will ‘shadow’ the other program managers for an appropriate period of time to learn all the details of the programs.
Functions of program manager for the PeerSpectives CEO Roundtable program:
- PeerSpectives Virtual Roundtables: Oversee the creation of new and maintain current virtual roundtables in conjunction with partners, facilitators and other program managers.
Serve as primary “Producer” on virtual roundtables, using Zoom best practices and assisting facilitators and participants where needed.
Serve as point-of-contact for partners, facilitators and participants regarding roundtable scheduling, reminders, and other notifications.
- PeerSpectives licensing: Administer PeerSpectives licensing agreements (including the preparation of new and renewal licenses, invoicing license fees according to the foundation’s accounting practices, and monitoring license compliance as needed).
Serve as primary point-of-contact for prospective and current licensees as well as inquiries from the public about roundtable availability.
Organize quarterly peer group sessions for PeerSpectives facilitators (held virtually) in conjunction with a roundtable facilitator.
- PeerSpectives recordkeeping and budgeting: Prepare and monitor annual budget.
Prepare quarterly Board Reports.
Customer Relations Role
- Be part of the relationships building team and work to find creative ways to connect to our audience. ELF (Edward Lowe Foundation) Concierge.
- Work with our marketing communications person as needed to assist with the social media strategy.
- Customer Service: Obtain knowledge of and adhere to the foundation’s approach to customer service, including partner and client and internal relations.
Assist Partner Relationship Manager
- Writing and preparing proposals, including bids and RFPs
- Reviewing and preparing contracts with partners and subcontractors
- Assist Michigan Companies to Watch Program
- Writing and revising current program SOP
Assist Michigan Companies to Watch Program
- Planning Committee representative
- Magazine, award and gala collateral proofing ahead of production and publication
- Gala support (evening of event)
About You
You are a team player and excellent communicator who is passionate about Entrepreneurship and loves being involved in a variety of programs that change peoples lives and businesses.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000