Programs Manager

Reports To:

Senior Programs DirectorFLSA Status:
Salary Exempt, Full-Time

Work Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Location:

Fulcrum Office Position Summary The Programs Manager is responsible for managing the planning, implementation, oversight, and evaluation of Fulcrum programs. This role maintains program budgets and audit records related to program expenditures, implements and refines program policies and procedures, and serves as a key liaison with families, schools, internal staff, and external partners. The Programs Manager provides day-to-day leadership and responsibility for program operations, ensures timely and accurate grant administration, and supports cross-functional collaboration with the Senior Programs Director, the Advancement Team, and the Operations Team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manages Programs Supporting Students Oversees the solicitation, collection, processing, review, and follow-up of applications for the Tuition Assistance Grant Program (TAP), including determination notifications to all applicants

Manages all aspects of the Access to Opportunity Block Grant Program Manages all aspects of special tuition assistance grant programs and funds, including endowment and donor-directed funds, recipient slate development, donor and committee reporting, and grant determination notifications to recipients

Serves as the primary contact for schools and families in advising on the application and grant determination process

Manages Programs Supporting Schools Oversees the solicitation, collection, review, follow-up of applications, and determination notifications for:the RISE Grant Program (Resources for Innovation, Sustainability, and Excellence) the Facility Improvement Grant (FIG) Program in partnership with the Senior Programs Director, Senior Advancement Director, the Office for Catholic Schools, and the archdiocesan Property and Construction Services Office.the Early Childhood Education Grant Program in partnership with the Director of Early Childhood Education in the Office for Catholic Schools the Side x Side Initiative Foundation, Launch, and Sustaining grants in partnership with the Senior Programs Director, and the Office for Catholic Schools Serves as a primary contact for schools in advising on the application process

Processes disbursements for the Rainbow Schools Programs, Pierce County programs, and other special school or regional initiatives

Manages Programs to Support Teachers and Leaders Manages the solicitation, collection, review, and follow-up of applications for the Educational Leadership Grant Program in partnership with the Coordinator of Leadership Development in the Office for Catholic Schools.

General Responsibilities Manages program timelines and budgets, independently identify issues, and recommends or implements appropriate adjustments to ensure program objectives are met.

Exercises independent judgment in evaluating program and grant administration issues and determining appropriate courses of action within established organizational parameters.

Develops, evaluates, recommends, and implements program policies, procedures, and operational improvements in collaboration with the Senior Programs Director.

Evaluates program effectiveness, identifies operational risks or opportunities for improvement, and makes recommendations regarding program administration, priorities, processes, and resource allocation.

Serves as the primary day-to-day decision maker for assigned program operations, exercising discretion and independent judgment on significant program administration matters within established organizational guidelines.

Implements and tracks all grants from application to disbursement and reporting

Tracks and ensures accuracy of grant…