Program Manager - Leadership Pikes Peak

Program Manager

Leadership Pikes Peak, College of Education

Summary

The Leadership Pikes Peak Program Manager is responsible for the planning, implementation, and management of the Signature programs and other supporting community leadership development opportunities to ensure successful execution and alignment with organizational goals.

This is a part-time, 20 hour a week, ongoing 12-month appointment.

Essential Functions

Program Development

• Develop and implement program objectives, goals, and strategies in alignment with organizational mission and objectives
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define program requirements and scope

Program Management

• Plan and coordinate program activities, timelines, and resources to ensure successful execution of the following: Eleven (1) regular program days; program days run from approximately 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, One (1) orientation, One (1) two-day overnight retreat, Graduation ceremony, Community Leadership Conference, Leadership Development and Coaching Symposium, Coordinate communication and scheduling for all parties, Plan and organize event catering and supplemental resources
• Identify, recruit, interview, and onboard LPP program cohort members on a cyclical and yearly basis
• Identify, recruit, and communicate with program day key speakers and presenters
• Monitor program progress and performance, identifying and addressing any issues or risks that may arise
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, policies, and standards
• Event planning and attendance outside the cohort program to include alumni events, Get on Board, Community Leadership Conference, and UCCS and Partner Institution events
• Regular networking and community partner relationship building
• Lead and coordinate the LPP Advisory Committee
• Manage LPP social media channels and engage in regular posts and audience engagement
• Meet monthly with LPP Directors

Budgeting and Financial Management

• Develop program budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure effective resource allocation
• Identify potential funding sources and opportunities for financial sustainability
• Lead and assist in fundraising and donor engagement activities of initial and ongoing donors

Stakeholder Engagement

• Cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, partners, funders, advisory committee, and community members
• Communicate program goals, progress, and outcomes to stakeholders through reports, presentations, and meetings
• Solicit feedback from stakeholders to continuously improve program effectiveness and relevance
• Organize and lead ongoing Advisory Board meetings and activities
• Collaboration and attendance with other College of Education and UCCS units/programs

Evaluation and Quality Assurance

• Ensure program quality and compliance through regular monitoring and quality assurance measures

Program Oversight Meetings

• Meet monthly with Board Faculty Directors in person
• Share out program and task progress
• Develop new program initiatives
• Expand LPP footprint and engagement within UCCS College of Education, the larger UCCS campus, and regional stakeholders