Program Manager, Recruitment and Compliance (Rangel Program)

Position description

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.

At Howard University, we prioritize well-being and professional growth.

Here is what we offer: 

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match 
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

Join Howard University and thrive with us! 

https://hr.howard.edu/benefits-wellness

JOB PURPOSE:

The purpose of this position is to manage and coordinate activities of the Rangel International Affairs and program, particularly those involving recruitment, fellowship program implementation, and fellows’ compliance requirements. The Program Manager will oversee one program coordinator. This position reports to the Deputy Director of the Rangel Program.

About the Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program: The Rangel Program is a U.S. State Department program administered by Howard University that seeks to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers as diplomats in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State. The Program seeks individuals interested in helping to shape a freer, more secure and prosperous world through formulating, representing, and implementing U.S. foreign policy. The Program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service, women, and those with financial need. The Rangel Program current operates in a hybrid capacity. However, all staff must live in the Washington DC Metropolitan area, including Virginia and Maryland.

In addition to your resume, kindly submit a cover letter expressing fit and interest in the position. Kindly review information about the program at www.rangelprogram.org.

Program Compliance and Data Management (40%)

• Perform specialized grant compliance functions, including writing quarterly reports, drafting surveys and completing analysis, following up with program participants on outstanding program compliance information, and working closely with the Deputy Director/Director on grant compliance.

• Ensure that goals and objectives specified for the program are accomplished in accordance within priorities, time and funding limitations, or other specifications.

• Manages the filing (digital and offline) of all program data and records.

Graduate Fellow Summer Programs (30%)

• Alongside the Program Director and Senior Advisor, facilitate high impact workshops, meetings, or conferences; Coordinate logistics, scheduling and Fellow communications.

• Supports Program Director and Senior Advisor with technological, program, and fellow monitoring.

Recruitment (15%)

• Manage the recruitment portfolio for the Graduate Fellowship and Summer Enrichment Program including but not limited to analyzing past and current data, developing recruitment strategies, communicating with potential applicants and organizational partners, planning and implementing information sessions and events, and working closely with senior staff on identifying future partnerships.

• Oversees management of external contacts’ databases, and distributing information through mail-outs, press releases, and e-mails contacts.

• Participates in producing promotional materials, fellow recruitment, selections and processing of finalists and fellows for the program.

Program Administration and Supervision (15%)

• Counsels and provides feedback to staff, assists in selection process, and performs other related duties as assigned.

• Supervises Program Coordinator, Recruitment and Compliance.

• Other program duties as assigned.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Internal contacts include administrators, faculty, staff and students both within the department and University-wide. External contacts include the sponsor agencies (U.S. Department of State), potential applicants, current fellow and alumni, universities and other non-governmental organizations. 

CORE COMPETENCIES:         

• Advanced software applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and standard office equipment.

• Takes initiative and possesses outstanding customer service and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and produce finished professional products.

• Excellent project management and aptitude for organizing large amounts of data and information clearly. 

• Quantitative skills, including the ability to analyze data and present findings in a professional manner that informs decision making. 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with faculty, staff, students and customers.

• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work with other.

• Ability to multi-task efficiently.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:                    

Bachelor’s Degree and 5-7 years of related work experience. 12 years

of related work experience may be substituted in lieu of educational qualifications.

Compliance Salary Range Disclosure

$66,000-76,000

Application instructions

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