Program Manager Position Available In [Unknown county], Mississippi

• Job Title:

• Program Manager

• FLSA Status:

• Exempt

• Posted Salary Range:

• Commensurate with Experience

• Employment Status:

• Full Time

• Department:

• SDFR Policy Center

• Job Summary:

• The Program Manager is responsible for managing daily financial activities (invoicing, sub-contract management and/or financial reporting for the SDFR Policy Research and its grant programs as well as work with School of Agriculture directors and staff to develop and deliver training, education and outreach activities.

The Program Manager provides leadership for assignedoperational function(s) within a department, regularly makes decisions forestablishing work priorities and managing activities, and for coordinatingworkflow and interactions within the department and with other departments

• Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Project Management Program Management Written Communication Verbal Communication Ability to organize, plan, & prioritize work Ability to attend to details while simultaneously handling multiple projects Ability to analyze, interpret, & apply relevant regulations, policies, & procedures Initiative to learn & maintain current knowledge in area of assignment Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, data management, & email programs High level of technical competence in the area of responsibility Ability to develop & deliver quality presentations.

Ability to exercise initiative, make sound judgments, & work without close supervision

• Essential Job Functions :

• Manages post-award functions for the Policy Center’s grants/ cooperative agreements program to include: proposal budget review; coordination of sub-award initiation and execution; review and approval of sub award invoices for fiscal compliance; ensures the timely receipt of sub award invoices; and, advises sub awardees and Policy Center PI’s on the appropriate expenditure of grant funding.
• Coordinates sub award agreement modification requests and amendments and recommends execution as appropriate under the direction of Policy Center Directors with guidance from the Office of Sponsored Programs.
• Coordinates outreach efforts with Policy Center staff and leadership to effectively educate stakeholders about Policy Center activities and impacts.
• Coordinates training of SDFR provided by the Policy Center (Farm Bill and impact of policy on SDFRs)
• Coordinates financial management of Policy Center and Competitive Grant Programs, compiling financial reports, creating annual program budgets, etc.
• Prepares and makes presentations

• Qualifications:

• The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline plus three (3) years of relevant professional experience, or a master’s degree. Relevant disciplines include Business Management, Agriculture, Economics, etc…

• Licensing and Certifications :

• N/A
• Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas:
• No •Sedentary Work•Exerting 10 pounds:•Occasionally •Light Work•Exerting up to 20 pounds:•Occasionally •Medium Work•Exerting 20-50 pounds:•Not Required •Heavy Work•Exerting 50-100 pounds:•Not Required •Very Heavy Work•Exerting in excess of 100 pounds:•Not Required •

Travel:

• Occasionally

• Extended Work Hours:

• Frequently

• Posting Number:

• S904

• Number of Vacancies:

• 1 •

Location:

• Lorman

• Open Date:

• 02/06/2023

• Open Until Filled:

• Yes

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EEO Statement:

Alcorn State University

• Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination
• Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , , veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

• Advertising Summary:

• Excellent Benefits Package