About CAC

The Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) exists to support transformation and inspire loving action in the world through the teaching of Christian contemplative wisdom and practices. Internally, we are working to create a healthy work environment that is grounded in the values of the tradition that we represent. Our mission drives us forward, but our team is at the heart of everything we do.

About the Job Opportunity

The Living School (LS) Program Manager is entrusted with the comprehensive oversight of LS program management, administration, and coordination, ensuring the seamless development and implementation of Living School programming for students. This role acts as a cornerstone in facilitating effective program delivery and execution while supporting strategic initiatives alongside the Programs Director and Student Experience Manager. Additionally, the Living School Program Manager supervises the Living School Coordinator, who plays a vital role in content creation, program logistics, and student communication.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead as the Project Manager for the development and implementation of Living School courses, ensuring efficiency in execution.
• Maintain oversight of all project and program components, fostering effective communication and coordination with stakeholders.
• Ensure smooth logistical execution of student enrollment and interactions, collaborating closely with the LS Student Experience Manager and LS Coordinator.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various CAC teams to enhance program delivery and address evolving needs.
• Manage the planning and execution of LS-related events, ensuring seamless coordination with key stakeholders.
• Support the development and execution of LS strategy, driving initiatives for program improvement and student experience enhancement.
• Collaborate with technical teams and faculty to ensure timely delivery of Living School content on the course platform.
• Facilitate feedback loops for continuous program improvement, incorporating insights into course design and execution.
• Work with the LS Student Experience Manager to optimize the LS programming structure for an optimal transformative experience.
• Oversee the LS Coordinator's efforts in building course content and managing student communication and enrollment.
• Support the LS Coordinator in developing the student application and review process and maintaining Living School budget and revenue projections.

Who you are:

• You bring a strong quality of work, ensuring accuracy, thoroughness, and neatness in all tasks.
• You demonstrate productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness in your work.
• You're proactive, innovative, and thrive in proposing new ideas and improving operations.
• You possess strong judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• You foster cooperation, teamwork, and positive relationships within the team and across departments.
• You're trustworthy, reliable, and demonstrate sincerity in fostering trust within the team.
• You exhibit strong leadership and management abilities, guiding teams to accomplish the mission effectively.
• You're adept at planning, organizing, directing, monitoring, and controlling work to create an efficient and effective department.
• You're a skilled communicator with outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• You're proficient in Microsoft Office and project management processes, tools/software (Asana preferred).
• You have a passion for educational programs and workshops and support CAC programming as necessary.
• You are comfortable with different software platforms, particularly learning management systems and/or learning experience platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in program management.
• Familiarity with Christian contemplative tradition.
• Strong background in project and program management, integrating contemplative approaches with professional systems and processes.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management processes, tools/software (Asana preferred).
• Ability to work with and integrate learning content into learning management or learning experience platforms.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and workshops, supporting CAC programming as necessary.

The physical requirements of the position include but are not limited to:

• Sitting for long periods of time.
• Use of computer, keyboard and monitor is necessary. 
• Must be able to lift and carry approximately 15 pounds.
• Must be able to speak English and hear spoken words.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Application and Job Specifications

Please apply for this job directly by providing your resume and other specified details to be considered for the job opportunity. Because of the high volume of interest, we are not able to process applications or respond to inquiries unless they come through the online application system.

This is an exempt, full-time position scheduled to begin as soon as possible. We are open to remote candidates located in the United States. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package for full-time staff positions.At CAC, we are pleased to offer a salary range of $65,600 to $82,000 (based on experience) for this position. CAC salaries are one part of a generous total rewards package that also includes industry-leading flexibility, benefits, and paid leave. Salaries are established based on a grade system designed to ensure competitiveness with industry standards as well as pay equity. Final salary will be determined based on the specific qualifications of the candidate in relation to the salary grade and predetermined criteria.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

We believe that diversity makes us better. The CAC welcomes and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, family medical history or genetic information, pregnancy, parental status, military service, veteran status, citizen status, political affiliation, disability status, or any other non-merit based factor.