Senior Program Administrator

Manage program-related staff assigned to academic programs and projects for the Hoover Education Program on on K‒12 Education, while also managing all aspects of program development, implementation, and evaluation. Core Duties : Provide leadership direction to assigned staff in the program area, and oversee subordinate staff with program responsibility. Design, develop, and oversee implementation of the most complex programs. Devise and implement vision, strategy, goals, and resource development in consultation with faculty director. Assess entity/program efficacy. Shape development of research and/or teaching programs. Provide guidance to program staff or instructors. Define the overall activities of research/ teaching program(s), allocate appropriate staffing and other resources to achieve objectives. Develop and direct related policy. Provide strategic and financial advice to faculty director and/or senior management. Coordinate grant proposal submissions. Develop, maintain, and control the financial budget related to program(s); shape financial strategy and long-range financial planning. Serve as the principal advocate with foundations, funding, and gift sources. Minimum Education and Experience Advanced degree or combination of relevant education, training, and/or experience. Typically five or more years of relevant experience in area of specialization and five or more years relevant experience managing staff. Experience managing a budget and developing financial plans, program partnerships and funding sources. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities : Ability to develop program partnerships and funding sources. Advanced oral, written and analytical skills exhibiting fluency in area of specialization. Excellent leadership skills. Ability to manage budgets and develop financial plans. Certificates and Licenses Required For teaching jobs, advanced degree or certification may be required for some programs.