Summary
Job Summary/General Purpose of Job The Program Specialist is responsible for the management and implementation of programs, projects, and activities of the entity. Has oversight responsibility for the entity's program/project budgets and provides substantive support and direction to the Chairs of the projects and is responsible for the execution of the programs/projects, including, but not limited to budgeting of resources, fundraising for projects that require outside funding support, marketing of projects and activities, and oversight of meetings and special events.Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities Manages the day-to-day organization and implementation of one or more programs or projects, including planning projects, overseeing budgets, and ensuring compliance with ABA policies.Advises member leaders on strategy and procedures, including analysis of opportunitiesServes as principal point of contact for projects, both internally and externally. Initiate regular communications with member leaders and staff, including reporting on progress and results.Coordinate with other interested entities on joint projects, proactively seeking both internal and external partners. This responsibility may include solicitation and management of sponsorship revenue.Supervises one or more staff members, directly or indirectly, as appropriate to the project.Responsibilities may include recruitment, orientation, ongoing mentoring and annual performance evaluations.Performs other related duties as required.Required Education, Qualifications, Experience Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and at least three years' experience; OR, possession of a high school diploma or GED and at least five years' relevant professional experience.Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office suite.Preferred Education, Qualifications, Experience Management and/or supervisory experience, preferably in an association or non-profit setting to include analytical problem-solving ability, and programmatic and policy development.Prior experience overseeing budgets and planning meetings is highly preferred.Experience fundraising preferred.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description
Job Summary/General Purpose of Job The Program Specialist is responsible for the management and implementation of programs, projects, and activities of the entity. Has oversight responsibility for the entity's program/project budgets and provides substantive support and direction to the Chairs of the projects and is responsible for the execution of the programs/projects, including, but not limited to budgeting of resources, fundraising for projects that require outside funding support, marketing of projects and activities, and oversight of meetings and special events.Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities Manages the day-to-day organization and implementation of one or more programs or projects, including planning projects, overseeing budgets, and ensuring compliance with ABA policies.Advises member leaders on strategy and procedures, including analysis of opportunitiesServes as principal point of contact for projects, both internally and externally. Initiate regular communications with member leaders and staff, including reporting on progress and results.Coordinate with other interested entities on joint projects, proactively seeking both internal and external partners. This responsibility may include solicitation and management of sponsorship revenue.Supervises one or more staff members, directly or indirectly, as appropriate to the project.Responsibilities may include recruitment, orientation, ongoing mentoring and annual performance evaluations.Performs other related duties as required.Required Education, Qualifications, Experience Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and at least three years' experience; OR, possession of a high school diploma or GED and at least five years' relevant professional experience.Intermediate level proficiency with MS Office suite.Preferred Education, Qualifications, Experience Management and/or supervisory experience, preferably in an association or non-profit setting to include analytical problem-solving ability, and programmatic and policy development.Prior experience overseeing budgets and planning meetings is highly preferred.Experience fundraising preferred.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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