Program Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports AASHE by creating the AASHE Bulletin electronic newsletter and managing the annual AASHE Awards program. This position also supports to participants in the Sustainability Tracking Assessment & Rating System (STARS) and assists with STARS technical development and data quality outreach.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Compiles, writes, edits, produces and distributes the AASHE Bulletin e-newsletter and related website while developing/implementing strategies to produce the Bulletin more efficiently
• Leads ongoing technical and customer support for STARS participants
• Manages the STARS Support Cohort
• Manages the AASHE Awards program, including judging process and the presentation ceremony
• Manages the AASHE events calendar
• Contributes to STARS technical development
• Assists with STARS data quality outreach
• Performs other work as assigned

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience developing and publishing content
• Broad understanding of, and commitment to, sustainability in higher education
• Basic understanding of, and commitment to, representation, belonging & fairness
• Collaborative attitude
• Self-motivation and ability to work with limited supervision
• High-level analytical skills and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills to effectively, tactfully and diplomatically communicate with all levels of the organization, as well as individuals outside of the organization 
• Proficiency in the use of productivity and communications applications (e.g., Google Workspace products, Constant Contact, Zoom, Slack, Trello, Wordpress)
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Excellent customer relationship and interpersonal skills
• Ability to set priorities and adapt to changing priorities, and meet multiple deadlines
• Ability to think strategically and perform tactically
• Analytical and critical decision-making skills
• Project management and facilitation skills
• Familiarity with AP style guidelines
• Able to manage and maintain a fully functioning professional home office