Sponsored Programs Director directs and oversees externally funded programs for a university/college such as research programs and scholarship programs. Responsible for managing the administrative activities of the program including identifying funding sources, acquiring funding, setting program policies and objectives, and allocating resources. Being a Sponsored Programs Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Sponsored Programs Director manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Sponsored Programs Director typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Programs Director 2024-2025 Job Description
Groundwork Southcoast(GWSC)is an environmental justice (EJ) organization. We focus on developing EJ-resident leadership for both youth and adults by facilitating: Workforce Development, Stewardship, and Engagement.The Programs Director is a new position focused on programmatic expansion and high-quality outcomes in Fall River and New Bedford, MA. The focus will be on a candidate who excels at dynamic strategic planning and implementation, with a background in youth and young adult workforce development, and community engagement. This engagement centers on amplifying the voices of those historically excluded from EJ decision-making, aiming to deepen and develop EJ community leadership.
Duties Include:
Workforce Development (30% of work):
Engagement (30% of work):
Groundwork Southcoast Coordination (40%):
Qualifications: If some of this sounds like you - even if it isn’t a perfect fit - you are encouraged to apply!
Required:
Preferred:
Compensation: Full-time equivalentannual salary of $65,000.00-$70,000.00. This is a grant funded annual position reporting directly to the Executive Director. Employee benefits include employer payment of 75% of health and dental insurance, HRA reimbursement benefits tied to the health insurance, access to voluntarily participate in an FSA, a 403B retirement plan and 3% of salary in a SEP IRA. Paid-time off includes 10 vacation days, 10 personal days, and 10 holidays. Additionally, GWSC has something we call RestoRation: twice a year GWSC closes and gives the staff one week of rest which does not come from vacation or personal time and one week of internal work where the organization is closed to the public to focus on shifting from reactive to proactive. This is an exempt, full-time position requiring some evening and weekend hours, and very occasional overnights.
Hiring Policy: City of New Bedford or Fall River residents and Green Team Alumni are encouraged to apply. GWSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to maintaining and growing a team that reflects the EJ communities we serve with a particular focus on: centering the cultures in our community, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, immigrants, low-income, women, gender non-binary, and neuroatypical folks.
Location: Hybrid; Programs will happen in Fall River and New Bedford; GWSC’s office is currently in New Bedford
To apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with interviews anticipated to begin in April. Please submit a resume to: and fill out this application: OR send a letter of interest.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
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Work Location: Hybrid remote in New Bedford, MA 02745
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