Program Specialist

Qualifications

• Interpersonal Skills Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with foundations, administrators and funding agency personnel. Ability to work as part of a team toward a common goal. (Required)
• Contracts & Grants Knowledge of regulations regarding contract and grant administration. (Required)
• Volunteer Demonstrated ability to build cooperative, effective relationships with volunteers in a volunteer-driven organization. Experience working and training volunteers. (Required)
• Skills in prioritizing numerous tasks to maintain organization and efficiency in completing work in a timely manner. (Required)
• Strong verbal and written communications skills. (Required)
• Experience with evaluations, assessments and program surveys. (Required)
• Experience working with diverse and under-served populations, particularly with college students. (Required)
• Experience responding to volunteer inquiries. (Required)
• Ability to do research quickly and to use contact management databases. (Required)
• Ability to keep confidential and privileged information. (Required)
• Demonstrated initiative and proactive approach. (Required)
• Ability to gather information necessary for resolving questions and solving problems. (Required)
• Skill and resourcefulness in using references to gather needed information to complete projects. (Required)
• Ability to maintain composure and productivity despite multiple deadlines, frequent interruptions, and distractions and competing priorities. (Required)