Program Manager for the Center for Information Literacy, Simmons University (Boston, MA)

Posted February 12, 2025

Job Summary:

The Program Manager for the Center for Information Literacy (Program Manager) is responsible for leading and coordinating the work of the Simmons University Center for Information Literacy, which was made possible by a grant from the Mellon Foundation. This position oversees the project planning and management of the Center’s programs. They are also responsible for the operational, budgetary, and personnel activities of the Center..

Essential Job Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

Manages day-to-day operations of the Center, including contract negotiations and operations budgets.
Develops, implements, and monitors project plans, timelines, and deliverables for Center programs and initiatives to ensure successful results.
Supervises staff and oversees physical space (as warranted).
Monitors project/program/event progress, identifies potential issues, and implements solutions.
Coordinates with cross-functional teams, including faculty, librarians, and researchers.
Assists in gathering, analyzing, and reporting assessment data related to Center programming.
Helps to prepare reports, presentations, and materials for the Center’s steering committee and funding bodies.

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

Facilitates effective communication and collaboration within the Center and with campus partners.
Organizes, coordinates and promotes workshops, events, and outreach activities to core constituencies.
Manages and develops content for the Center’s website and promotional resources.
Facilitates meetings and communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project alignment and support.
Collects and reports data related to outreach and engagement efforts of the Center.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree
Experience with program/ project management, including managing budgets, developing contracts, compiling reports
Experience with event planning and marketing/promotion
Experience with basic website design, especially using WordPress

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong communication, and report-writing skills.
Ability to work independently and manage tasks within a remote environment.
Detail-oriented

Competencies:

Problem Solving
Analytical and Strategic
Customer Service Oriented
Communication (Written, Verbal, Presentation)
Commitment to Inclusive Excellence and Social Justice
Teamwork
Leadership

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

Salary Grade: S03
Hybrid eligibility
This position is temporary. The work schedule is through December 31, 2025, with a possible extension contingent upon funding.
20 Hours / week
Office Environment.
Essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing.
Physical effort/lifting, such as sedentary – medium – up to 50 pounds

How To Apply:

To learn more about the position and to apply, please visit the official job posting, linked here.