Program Manager, Equity Forward Anchor Network
Reporting to the Vice President (VP) for Inclusive Excellence (IE), the Program Manager is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position responsible for the full range of executive and administrative support required by the VP. This key support position will work closely with the VP to ensure their daily workflow needs for the Equity Forward Anchor Network (EFAN) are effectively organized and efficiently delivered. The successful incumbent in this role will demonstrate a track-record for the timely completion of delegated and self-generated tasks, clear communication, keen attention to detail, and an emphasis on excellent service. This role will serve as a liaison between the VP and other EFAN stakeholdersboth internal and externaland must therefore be able to work independently with little supervision, exercise good judgment, apply discretion, and maintain confidentiality.
The mission of the IE division at Santa Clara University (SCU) is to empower and equip SCU community members, university units, and campus partners with the education and skill-sets to prioritize and incorporate equity and belonging into every aspect of living, working and learning at SCU. Led by the VP for IE, the IE division is comprised of seven units: Office of Equality Opportunity and Title IX, LEAD Scholars Program, Office of Accessible Education, Office for Campus Climate and Belonging, Office for Multicultural Learning, Office of the Ombuds, and the Multicultural Center.
The Equity Forward Anchor Network (EFAN) is a member network of higher education institutions in Silicon Valley collaborating to advance economic prosperity for all in Silicon Valley. The commitment comes from an understanding that higher education institutions are critical local economic and intellectual engines linked to the long-term well-being of their communities. The Equity Forward Initiative is a multi-sector movement to close the wealth gap in San Mateo and Santa Clara Counties. Higher Education is one of the four pillars convened by Silicon Valley Community Foundation to move this work forward.
The Program Manager for the Equity Forward Anchor Network (EFAN) will serve as a key operations linchpin. This role will be directly responsible for implementing programmatic strategy, project management, relationship management, reporting, communication and special projects, as assigned. EFAN is an equal opportunity organization and is strongly committed to racial and social justice.
Core duties include:
- Process design & implementation
- Coalition capacity-building and external engagement
- Project management
Example projects include:
- Strengthen the governance, membership engagement, and network collaboration capacity
- Advance priority projects in Hiring/Leadership Development; Procurement; and Basic Needs
- Secure President/Chancellor commitment to Collaboration Agreements
- Design and execute alignment of best practices across member institutions
- Cultivate the development of internal anchor strategy at each member institution
The ideal candidate possesses a passion for making meaningful, sustainable change and is ready to work in an openly collaborative work environment. We want to work with individuals who are community-oriented, have done coalition- and relationship-building, and/or have implemented public service programs. No candidate will meet every requirement. If you may be a good fit, we encourage you to apply.
Profiles for a successful candidate for Program Manager may have the following skill sets or background:
- Professionals with a background in government, community, philanthropy, or non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- Have worked on issues such as housing, financial stability, workforce development, climate change, public transportation, closing the digital divide, or other social programs
- Management consultants with public sector consulting experience
The candidate should demonstrate the ability to:
- Build successful relationships
- Display sound political and technical judgment
- Participate in problem solving
- Take full ownership over multiple work streams
- Provide challenge and effective feedback
- Work well in a team
- Collaborate effectively
- Design and write high-quality materials
- Think logically to sequence and plan delivery of strategy
- Facilitate and communicate effectively
- Navigate and achieve change in large institutions
- Demonstrate flexibility and comfort with change
The ideal candidate would have:
- Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree preferred
- 2+ years of full-time work experience in higher education, program or project management, government, consulting, public policy, nonprofit, philanthropy and/or related fields
- Knowledge of and experience with project management techniques and tools
- Experience in community outreach and/or engagement
- Superlative written, visual, and oral communication skills
- Experience working on collaborative teams with diverse expertise
- Experience with fundraising and funder relationship management preferred
- Experience in the areas of hiring/ leadership development, event planning, procurement, supplier diversity, and basic needs preferred
- Appreciation for the value of higher education; someone who brings a learning mindset to the work
- Passion for EFAN's mission of driving change through collaborative anchor strategies
Personal Skills/Attributes:
- Energetic self-starter who inspires others to do their best work
- Understanding of governments, nonprofits, and/or academia
- Problem-solver and change agent
- Highly ethical and trustworthy
- Proactive communicator
- Innovative and flexible
- Attention to detail and excellence
- Experienced in dealing with senior leadership
- Able to bring together public, private, and nonprofit organizations
- Collaborative and team focused
- Ability to navigate an ambiguous environment with excitement, enthusiasm, and empathy
- Excitement for solving problems as they are assigned to the team, as opposed to a desire to focus on one problem over long lengths of time
Terms and Funding:
This is a one-year fixed term position, open for renewable on an annual basis dependent on funding.
Compensation will be based on experience and university guidelines.
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