Program Manager

Job Description

The Office of Sex Trafficking Intervention Research is searching for a Program Manager to oversee the financial processes of the grants held by our office. Under administrative direction, performs work of considerable difficulty in coordinating and directing the activities and functions of our projects and programs. Independently ensures that the goals and objectives of the projects and programs are accomplished in accordance with priorities, time limitations, funding limitations or other specifications.

Days and Schedule: Part-time 20 hours per week

Working Environment

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse
• Required to stand for varying lengths of time and walk moderate distances to perform work
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field AND five years administrative/coordination experience; OR, Master’s degree in field appropriate to area of assignment AND three years administrative/coordination experience; OR Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Department Statement

The Watts College of Public Service embraces students and faculty dedicated to rigorous education and research in the service of social and economic change. Areas of expertise include: improving the quality of life for individuals and families from all backgrounds; innovative approaches to public management; and nonprofit leadership and organizational effectiveness. We partner with that intent on addressing critical social issues and are confident that Phoenix and the State of Arizona can be exemplars for the future.

The School of Social Work is part of the College of Public Programs located at the Downtown Phoenix Campus. The purpose of the School of Social Work is to prepare professional social work practitioners who are committed to the enhancement of individual, family and group problem-solving capacities, and the creation of a more nurturing, just, and humane social environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with budget management of $1 million preferred
• Experience with data collection and extraction preferred
• Experience with Excel and/or other financial management systems preferred
• Skill in planning, budgeting, implementing and evaluating projects
• Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and establishing and facilitating work teams

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Essential Duties

• Supervises the preparation of budget proposals; establishes expenditure controls and recommends the allocation of resources within the limitations of the budget.
• Supervises the activities of subordinates.
• Supervises and facilitates the development of high impact training materials, training content, training delivery modes, or workshops, meetings and conferences with program/project participants; oversees logistics, scheduling and target audience communications.
• Oversees the evaluation of both the statewide and regional programs’/projects’ effectiveness to develop and implement the goals and objectives of the program/project including: improved methods of program/project delivery; evaluation methodology design and implementation including analysis of results and takes or recommends proper action based on outcomes.
• Develops and monitors daily operations and coordinates program/project activities.
• Oversees the preparation of proposals for continued funding; acts as the primary liaison with current funding source.
• Directs the recruitment of local participants within the region utilizing the most appropriate promotional and marketing methods.
• Establishes and maintains liaison with regional, state, and national organizations involved in the implementation of technology.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.