Program Manager

Program.

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Position Title:Program Manager

Division:Community Health Services

Reports To:Varies

Direct Reports:Varies

Job Summary:

The Program Manager is responsible for overall management and compliance of the program and for overseeing the coordination and implementation of all activities and deliverables. The incumbent has a variety of responsibilities including, but not limited to, creating and maintaining the program budget, writing a variety of reports and supervising program staff.

Essential Functions:

Administrative

• Create and maintain program budgets and ensure transactions are handled in a timely manner and consistent with GPTLHB policies.
• Manage staff time, attendance, work productivity and performance reviews.
• Write and ensure submission of a wide range of reports including, but not limited to, progress reports, annual reports and internal reports.
• Identify funding opportunities for the continuation of existing projects as well as new projects and assist with grant writing.

Program Management

• Oversee the execution of all program activities in line with the work plan and deadlines.
• Ensure program compliance with the funding agency.
• Aid in promoting and marketing the program and its services; oversee the creation of all promotional/marketing materials.
• Foster professional relationships and communicate regularly with stakeholders to strengthen program collaborations and partnerships.
• Manage all data, reports and documents in an organized manner.
• Performs related duties.

Requirements

• Participate in Core Connection training and apply GPTLHB Core Connections concepts and practices in their work.
• Knowledge of the grant writing.
• Knowledge of various funding agencies.
• Knowledge of budgeting and financial management principles.
• Knowledge of the structure, functions and operations of GPTLHB departments.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations applicable to area of responsibility.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to research, synthesize large amounts of information (technical, legal, financial, and anecdotal) and communicate clearly the key information.
• Ability to inspire respect and trust; mobilize others to fulfill the vision; provide vision and inspiration.
• Ability to support and commit to OHC and GPTLHB policies and procedures.
• Ability to supervise, evaluate, coach, and develop staff.
• Ability to work with personal computer and utilize a variety of software applications, including email.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize and shift priorities in a changing environment.
• Skill in employee management and supervision.
• Skill in critical thinking, deductive reasoning and decision making.
• Skill in researching, compiling and analyzing information.
• Skill in creating and facilitating trainings and materials
• Skill in prioritizing and planning.
• Skill in use of personal computer and a variety of job related software applications.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and one (1) year of experience, associate’s degree and three (3) years of experience, or a high school diploma/GED and five (5) years of experience.
• Documented grant management, supervisory and administrative experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to be detail oriented.
• Strong public speaking skills with the ability to speak in front of large and small groups.
• Computer and technical skills (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Experience that indicates the ability to interact effectively with leaders among Indian communities, government agencies, scientific and academic communities, medical and health-related organizations, non-governmental groups and the public at large is required.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of South Dakota.

The GPTLHB is a tribal organization which follows tribal preference laws. It is our policy to give preference to qualified Indian/Tribal candidates overqualified non-native candidates in hiring decisions, if all other qualifications are equal.

Must successfully pass a criminal and background check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Compliance with our Employee Health Procedure is a condition of employment. You are required to agree that you will comply with all job-related employee health…