Program Officer: Flourishing in Community Grantmaker Initiative Center for Community Engaged Learning
Job Description
Program Officer: Flourishing in Community Grantmaker Initiative
Center for Community Engaged Learning, Rose Hill
Fordham University
Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students in its 9 Colleges and Schools.
- Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents
- A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan.
- As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain nonprofit employers.
- As part of its work-life balance program, the University provides generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.
- University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). EAP provides no-cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues.
Hybrid Policy:
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Position Summary
Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Strategic Mission Initiatives, the
Program Officer serves as the administrative and operational lead for the
Flourishing in Community Grantmaker Initiative. Leading a team of five and
reporting to the program Co-PIs, the Program Officer will direct the outreach,
dissemination, support, project management, and program evaluation of the
Grantmaker, and will serve as a key collaborator in program activities and events.
This is a three-year grant-funding opportunity
About the Flourishing in Community Grantmaker
The Flourishing in Community (FIC) Grantmaker Initiative, serving as the EPA
Region 2 Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaker program,
proposes an intersectional approach to place frontline communities in positions of
power to advance environmental justice and climate justice in disadvantaged and
hard-to-reach communities and communities disproportionately impacted by
climate change, pollution, and other environmental stressors in New York, New
Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
The program leadership team will employ Fordham University’s infrastructure to
provide grants to community-based organizations and other qualifying
organizations, institutions, and agencies, prioritizing rural, remote, coastal, and
urban communities, low-income communities, communities of color, and other
communities and groups which historically have not had the capacity to apply for
or receive federal funding for projects in this area. The FIC employs a
participatory community-led governance structure and provides wraparound
services including mentorship, research assistance, technical assistance,
program management, and program evaluation to subgrant recipients and
advances project sustainability post-award.
Essential Functions
∙Ensures the timely and effective delivery of outreach, dissemination,
subgrant funding, and project management to eligible subgrant applicants
and recipients,
∙Implements comprehensive outreach strategies to identify and engage
potential subgrant applicants, focusing on inclusivity and reaching
underserved communities.
∙Fosters strong relationships with community organizations, stakeholders,
and partners to enhance program visibility and impact.
∙Oversees the subgrant funding process, from application review to funds
disbursement, ensuring transparency, fairness, and alignment with
program goals;
∙Monitors subgrant projects, providing support and guidance to recipients
to achieve successful outcomes and impact.
∙Effectively manages the Grantmaker team, including leading weekly team
meetings, one-on-one meetings with direct reports, and collaborative
partnership with the Co-PIs, the Academic Director, the Community
Leadership Chairperson, and other key members of the Grantmaker team.
∙Leads the design and dissemination of communication and marketing
materials, ensuring clear messaging around grant opportunities,
application processes, and program achievements.
∙Manages the initiative’s online presence, including website content, social
media strategy, and online forums, to maintain engagement and
disseminate program results.
∙Plans and executes program-related events, such as workshops,
conferences, and community forums, to build capacity, share knowledge,
and foster community engagement.
∙Ensures program and project compliance with all relevant regulations,
guidelines, and best practices, conducting regular audits and reviews.
∙Leads the continuous assessment and evaluation of the program, utilizing
feedback and data to adapt strategies and activities for enhanced impact.
∙Cultivates a culture of inclusivity, belonging, accountability, and
engagement in Grantmaker team.
Essential Functions Note
This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities
Supervises the work of other Fordham employees who are individual
contributors. Responsible for hiring, training and developing, managing
performance and administering corrective action. Has significant input in
compensation decisions.
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
∙Bachelor’s Degree
∙Minimum of 7 years progressive leadership experience in higher ed,
nonprofit or policy setting, experience leading a team.
Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
∙Deep experience working with environmental justice concepts and
communities.
∙Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to
the goals of Jesuit Education.
Preferred Qualifications
∙MA degree in a relevant field
∙Previous grantmaking experience
∙Program evaluation skills
∙Fluency or proficiency in a second commonly spoken language in New
York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and/or US Virgin Islands
Minimum Starting Salary: $90,000
Maximum Starting Salary: $90,000
Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
START DATE: ASAP
APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/7675
ABOUT FORDHAM
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an
exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000
students in its 9 colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx
and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center
Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United
Kingdom.
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and
welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other
protected categories
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