Manager of International Programs (Sacramento)

Job Purpose:
The Manager of International Programs is responsible for ensuring the success and quality of the California Community Colleges Initiative for Egypt Program. The Manager oversees, develops, implements, executes, monitors, and adjusts as necessary the projects, activities, and resources of the Program. The Manager is also responsible for evaluating long-range international program sustainability, growth, and funding opportunities designed to benefit the California Community Colleges.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities:
•Acts as the primarily liaison with Program representatives from the Department of State and Fulbright Commission-Egypt
Manages the day-to-day operational aspects of existing and any newly developed International Programs
•Defines program scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and key stakeholders
•Creates and oversees the execution of project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
•Plans, schedules, and tracks project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
•Estimates the resources and participants needed to achieve program goals; procures necessary resources; identifies and assigns resources and individual responsibilities
•Reviews deliverables prepared by team before transferring to internal and external clients
•Effectively applies project management methodology and enforces project standards
•Minimizes exposure and risk on project and develops and implements quality assurance and continuous improvement measures
•Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately
•Develops, implements, and executes program policies and procedures and training programs
•Maintains working knowledge of program budget and finances
•Serves as liaison to internal and external project stakeholders on an ongoing basis
•Establishes, executes, and maintains Program change management processes
•Assesses need for additional staff and/or consultants during project cycle
•Sets and continually manages project expectations with team members and other stakeholders
•Identifies and manages projects’ dependencies and critical paths
•Develops and delivers progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
•Determines the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyzes results, and troubleshoots problem areas
•Proactively manages changes in project scope, identifies potential crises, and devises contingency plans
•Defines project success criteria and disseminates to involved parties throughout project life cycle
•Coaches, mentors, motivates, and supervises project team members and contractors, and influences them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work
•Builds, develops, and grows internal and external relationships vital to the success of the project
•Conducts project post mortems and creates recommendations reports in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements
•Develops best practices and tools for project execution and management
•Conducts Program related research
•Evaluates and implements long-range program sustainability options, alternate funding options, and new international program development opportunities
•Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
•Knowledge of international student exchange programs highly desirable
•Advance multi-cultural competency skills, knowledge and awareness
•Knowledge of current principles and practices of administration, management, planning, and project management
•Strong skill in creative and adaptive program planning design, implementation, maintenance, and evaluation
•Ability to effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
•Ability to effectively create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
•Ability to apply solid project management methodology to complex programs and projects
•Advanced skill in verbal and written communication
•Advanced skill in financial and other statistical analysis
•Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization, clients, and constituent groups
•Ability to interpret complex technical information; prepare and analyze complex reports
•Ability to apply advanced problem solving capabilities to quickly troubleshoot issues in an efficient manner
•Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
•Ability and availability to periodically attend to Program matters during non-business hours including weekends
•Ability to access reliable transportation for day-to-day and emergent Foundation business needs as required
•If operating personal vehicle for Foundation business, must possess current valid California driver’s license and insurance

Education and Experience
•Relevant BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent required
•Three or more years related program management experience

Application Process
Please submit a letter of interest and resume as Word documents by email to jobs@foundationccc.org. Please include in the subject line: Manager of International Programs.

Posted by Betty Zhao