Program Manager Institute for Faith, Leadership, and Service

APU seeks employees who desire to contribute to our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning and modeling Christ-like character. Working together employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is edifying to God and one another.

The Program Manager for the Institute for Faith Leadership and Service (IFLS) plays a key role in advancing the Institutes mission to integrate faith leadership and service across APU and with external partners. This position provides mid-level program leadership supporting the execution of multiple IFLS initiativesincluding the Cornerstones Project Faith & Service Initiatives Childrens Faith Initiative and Thriving in Ministry programs.

This position reports directly to the Executive Director and collaborates with the Operations Manager and Director of Grants Management to ensure programs are effectively implemented evaluated and documented. The Program Manager supervises student workers reflecting a clearly defined scope between strategy and logistics within the Institute.

This position is fully grant-funded and contingent on grant funding.

Required Education

• Bachelors degree required in a related field (leadership psychology ministry education or business).
• Masters degree preferred.

Required Experience

Primary Duties / Essential Functions

Program Execution Workflow Management and Implementation :

Provides hands-on leadership for the planning and management of IFLS initiatives ensuring that projects move efficiently from concept to completion.

Strategic Project Development :

Collaborates with the Executive Director Operations Manager and Director of Grants Management to design and refine project systems that align with Institute goals.

Budget and Grant Support :

Works under the guidance of the Executive Director and collaborates with the Operations Manager and Director of Grants Management to track budgets reconcile expenses and maintain accurate documentation for both restricted and unrestricted funds.

Student Worker Supervision :

Supervises student employees.

Operational Systems and Process Improvement :

Assists the Operations Manager in building and refining administrative systems that enhance efficiency and transparency across programs.

Communication and Partnership Support :

Facilitates internal communication across IFLS programs ensuring clear information flow between the Executive Director Operations Manager and program teams.

General Expectations :

Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates sound professional judgment.

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Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity work effectively with diverse populations and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Please click the links to learn more about what we believe our mission statement and our statement of faith.

You can learn more about APU by watching the stories of faculty staff and alumni as they carry out our mission here : Pacific University will conduct a background check on all final candidates.

Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled unless otherwise stated. Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex age disability or status as a veteran in any of its policies practices or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 25 - 29