Job Description
Princeton AlumniCorps seeks an energetic, creative, and reliable Program Manager to drive Partnership Engagement & Investment in our program portfolio, including Emerging Leaders (an 8-month nonprofit leadership development program) and Project 55 (a public service fellowship for recent Princeton University alums).
Reporting to and working closely with the Director of Programs & Strategy, the Program Manager for Partnership Engagement & Investment will play an integral role in the growth and expansion of the Emerging Leaders program, Project 55, and the broader Princeton AlumniCorps network.
ABOUT EMERGING LEADERS
The Emerging Leaders professional development program helps aspiring and emerging mid-career nonprofit professionals develop the leadership capabilities, management skills, and confidence to advance their contribution and accelerate their careers in the nonprofit sector.
ABOUT PROJECT 55
The Princeton Project 55 Fellowship Program provides recent Princeton graduates with formative experiences working in the public interest, instilling in all fellows a greater awareness of critical social issues, a deeper understanding of their capacity to bring about change, and a lifelong commitment to justice and equity.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
EMERGING LEADERS
The Program Manager is the primary point of contact for the Emerging Leaders program. The Program Manager works closely with the Director of Programs & Strategy and contracted facilitators, providing thorough coordination of the 8-month program from recruitment to the closing ceremony.
Participant/Partner Organization Recruitment and Outreach
● Coordinate the EL application process including applicant recruitment, interview, selection, and onboarding to placement tracking and management of all interested applicants
● Lead recruitment strategy through the research and identification of new recruitment channels, including supporting the expansion of Emerging Leaders to new cohort cities
● Retool and facilitate discussion on Emerging Leaders social media groups via Facebook and LinkedIn
Program Logistics and Content
● Work in collaboration with the Director of Programs and EL Facilitators to update program policies, processes, and resources for Emerging Leaders
● Work in collaboration with the AlumniCorps program team to explore areas for integration and mutual support between Emerging Leaders and Project 55
● Ensure coordination of monthly Emerging Leaders sessions, both in-person and virtual
● Engage with the operations team to plan and execute annual closing celebrations for each cohort including invitations, collateral, confirmation of speakers, and logistics
● Facilitate annual program debrief and regular check-in calls with Program Facilitators
Evaluation/Data and Survey
● Design and manage biennial EL alumni surveys, and track long-term data trends
● Implement program performance measurement, primarily through offline and online data collection, analysis, and presentation. Manage evaluations and share them with the program team and Director of Programs.
● Work with the Operations Team to ensure that program and alumni participant data is up to date in Salesforce and other relevant databases
PROJECT 55
The Program Manager will collaborate closely with the Program Team, including the Director of Programs & Strategy and the Program Manager for Fellow Engagement & Development, to support the Project 55 Fellowship. The Program Manager will shape the program through stewarding the recruitment of new program partnerships, and providing on-going training and support to partner organizations.
Partnership Engagement & Management
● Lead recruitment and onboarding efforts for current and new host organizations for Project 55 in current program cities
● Train and maintain on-going communication with Project 55 partner organizations, working to proactively build channels of engagement
● Collaborate with the Program Manager for Fellow Engagement & Development to co-manage the Fellowship placement process and complement the Fellow orientation and onboarding process
● Manage partnership assessment design, distribution, and analysis
● Support the expansion of Project 55 to new cities/regions through research and the identification of new recruitment channels
● In collaboration with the Program Manager for Fellow Engagement & Development, coordinate the professional development components of the Project 55 curriculum to equip Fellows with the knowledge and skills to transition into nonprofit and public sector careers
General Administration
● Collaborate with AlumniCorps staff, network volunteers, and board leadership as appropriate
● Aid in organization-wide initiatives including, but not limited to: board meetings, programs, events, office maintenance
● Complete other duties as assigned by organizational leadership
● Demonstrate Princeton AlumniCorps’ values in all aspects of your daily work
QUALIFICATIONS
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:
● Possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
● Bring 3-5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) experience, via paid work, volunteering/internships or similar, in the nonprofit sector, ideally with a focus in program management, partnership development, professional development, network engagement, or civic leadership
● Demonstrate a fundamentally collaborative attitude with experience working alongside volunteers and nonprofit/governmental organizations
● Have outstanding written and oral communication skills, including the ability to write lively copy for diverse audiences and be able to copy edit for accuracy and tone
● Possess a high level of attention to detail, as well as the ability to manage & prioritize multiple initiatives
● Work fluently in Microsoft Office Suite and be willing to learn new technology including Salesforce (or similar CRM) and Monday.com (project management), Canva (web-based design tools), and Campaign Monitor (email marketing tool)
● Understand the professional balance between independent and collaborative work, taking initiative and supporting others as necessary
● Demonstrate interest in professional and leadership development in the nonprofit sector
● Willingness to engage with partner organizations, program participants, volunteers and alumni who span generations
● Be committed to Princeton AlumniCorps’ mission and vision for advancing the nonprofit and public sectors through leadership development
● Approach this role with flexibility, good humor, steadiness under pressure, optimism, and a sense of mission
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The salary for this position is $60,500 - $63,500 annually. Princeton AlumniCorps offers medical, vision, and dental insurance, retirement benefits, 20 PTO days, generous holidays, half-day summer Fridays, a flexible work environment, and quarterly mental health days.
AlumniCorps encourages applications from People of Color, LGBTQ persons, and other underrepresented groups.
Princeton AlumniCorps does not discriminate based upon race, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, non-disqualifying mental or physical disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, please email your resume and letter of interest to Laura Villers at lvillers@alumnicorps.org with "Program Manager - Partnership" in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For priority consideration, please submit materials by Monday, June 5.
Position Experience: Intermediate or Mid-Level/Managerial
Schedule/Location: Full-Time, with flexible schedule. Weekend or evening work 6-8 times per year for board meetings and special events.
Hybrid - the Program Manager will be required to engage in-person for board meetings, program events and meetings at our Princeton, NJ office. Candidates should ideally be located in the NJ/NY/PA tristate area.