Program Manager

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and implementation of the KAP Academy curriculum and Masterclass content.
• Establish and manage relationships with Academy partners (USC, Pan African University, Nigerian Film School). 
• Work with the Academy Director to establish and reach goals for students educated and volunteers recruited annually.
• Manage all logistics of scheduling and communication with public school teachers & families.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of a curriculum designed to support key education programs at the Academy.
• Continually monitor the Academy curriculum and content for quality assurance and relevance to the state and national standards and best practices.
• Develop and lead professional development and training sessions to build the capacity of contracted Faculty members.
• Establish a regular presence outside the Academy and deliver technical assistance and support at partner school sites in order to implement the Academy Programs.
• Coordinate the selection, ordering, and organization of program supplies and consumables.
• Communicate and attend meetings with external partners regarding program logistics.
• Collaborate with internal and external evaluators to track and report program participation and demographics, make continual improvements to programs, and measure program outcomes and impacts.
• Accountable for reaching monthly/quarterly/annual goals with periodic and detailed reports submitted. 
• Maintain departmental responsibilities (meetings, email, phone, etc.).
• Conduct needs analysis to determine training needs.
• Develop program scope and objectives.
• Coordinate internal and third-party resources to develop course syllabi.
• Create and maintain comprehensive program documentation.
• Ensure deadlines are met.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum academic qualification of a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience preferably in education, the nonprofit sector, and/or the financial industry.
• Multitasking-oriented: The right candidate has the ability to begin, manage and complete several projects and program relationships at one time. 
• Ability to interact with all levels within a corporate environment. Maintain a positive and professional attitude in all settings. 
• Ability to lead by example and demonstrate a strong sense of integrity, ethics, and dependability.
• Organizational skills, with the ability to work to and meet deadlines. 
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Written and verbal communication skills. 
• Strategic thinking, planning, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently. 
• Confidence and ability to deal with people at all levels across disciplines and cultures. 
• Proven track record of taking responsibility and ownership for problems and following them through to resolution.