Supervise work-study students, as needed, to accomplish position objectives.Support development of Collaboratory annual financial report.Support site team training and travel logistics planning.

Develop and maintain a clearinghouse of Collaboratory-related project data, including project team rosters, alumni, project managers, volunteer mentors, partners, and team budgets.

Contribute to regular activities/workshops that equip, train, and affirm the work of project managers, student project managers, and project volunteers.

Contribute to the Collaboratory Christian Discipleship program to build a community of students, staff, and volunteers who are equipped and inspired to accomplish the mission of the Collaboratory.

Facilitate Symposium involvement of Engineering projects.

Provide training to student leaders and advisors in administrative and financial best practices.

Oversee the recruitment, vetting, orientation, and involvement of professionals volunteering in the program.

Develop appropriate and timely expressions of gratitude to volunteers, investors, and other stakeholders.

Manage logistics related to team performance evaluation, including workflow/document management and meeting scheduling.

Organize, monitor and contribute to communication that brings volunteers, projects, and funding to the Collaboratory.

Engage alumni, partners, donors, volunteers, and other stakeholders in ongoing activities of the Collaboratory.

Support organizational marketing and public relations.

Support a positive team culture that engages all members of the team to fulfill Collaboratory core values, creating a culture of innovation.

The program manager supports program-wide marketing and communication efforts and office logistics necessary for program implementation. The program manager will coordinate day-to-day operations of the Collaboratory, an organization within the Department of Engineering that seeks to educate students while meeting the needs of under-served communities. The department particularly seeks individuals capable of inspiring others in mission, sparking innovation, relating to our international partner communities, and encouraging collaboration across disciplines to solve technical problems that require holistic solutions, particularly those encountered in missions and humanitarian environments.

Skills, Characteristics Required for Position The department values experience in organizational leadership, ministry/missions, or the engineering field. Master’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, International Development or related fields preferred. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths or experiences in this area.īachelor’s degree and relevant experience Messiah University is committed to increasing the cultural diversity of the University community. Primary duties include executing the project-based learning course offered to Engineering majors through the Collaboratory, delivering discipleship programming, planning travel logistics, and supporting marketing and fundraising efforts. The program manager will support the Collaboratory director and oversee work study students who support operations. The Collaboratory provides learning opportunities for students through technical/engineering focused projects that meet the needs of our partners in missions and others serving underserved communities. Messiah University seeks a proven manager to coordinate operations in the Collaboratory for Strategic Partnerships and Applied Research.

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