Job Abstract

To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff, and strongly encourages women and members of underrepresented groups to apply.

The Sustainability Institute at the College of New Jersey is seeking a candidate for the Program Manager role.

The Program Manager works with the Senior Program Manager of Policy and Planning, and is responsible for researching best practices related to sustainable development for local government and supporting the implementation of them in the Sustainable Jersey programs with a particular emphasis on land-use and climate resilience. The Program Manager will administer and coordinate the development of policy, research, and comprehensive planning documents. Oversees the day-to-day administration of programs, projects, and/or processes regarding the planning, preparation, evaluation, and control of communications, events, records, statistics, reports, and documents. Oversees the development of guidance documents (program actions, toolkits, etc.). Keeps abreast of similar programs at other institutions and non-profits. Develops and maintains effective relationships with various public and private institutions and agencies to assess program requirements, modifications, or innovations. Work is consistent with an understanding of the mission, vision, role, and goals of the organization. Performs professional level work that requires knowledge of program management and the application and use of concepts, theories, and terminology of the organization.

Main Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on sustainability policies, best practices and emerging models; contribute to the creation of models, guides and tools to support local governments and schools to implement recommended best practices; develop well-written narrative and statistical reports containing project findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Manage grants and contracts and funder relationships with key partners. Assist in the identification and evaluation of funding opportunities and prepare grant proposals.
  
• Respond to inquiries from program participants such as municipal and school staff and green team members and Sustainable Jersey staff related to assigned topic areas and project areas. Review submissions to municipal and schools certification programs on assigned policy areas.
• Work with program partners and stakeholder groups to identify emerging sustainability policy issues as the basis of new actions; develop solutions and implement outreach and assistance programs; organize meetings with partners and task forces and seek input from other outside experts.
• Present policies, case studies and best practices to expert and non-expert audiences to build support for implementation. Provide technical assistance and coordinate local pilot projects in municipalities and schools to assist them in completing Sustainable Jersey actions and other recommended best practices.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in urban planning, public policy, or similar is required.
• Minimum of two years of experience working in land-use planning, public policy, local municipal government or similar field is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in presentations and in written research reports, guidance documents, and case studies for diverse audiences having varying levels of knowledge about sustainability programs and policies.
• Ability to work in a team as well as independently on assigned research tasks, including identifying resources, case studies, and related policy and program material.
• Organized and ability to prioritize and complete multiple simultaneous projects.
• Knowledge of municipal land-use planning and zoning in New Jersey with an understanding of climate change, its impacts at the local level and policies and activities municipalities can undertake to be more resilient.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate a process with partners and stakeholders to develop municipal guidance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate degree in planning or related field.
• American Institute of Certified Planner (AICP) certification and/or certified licensed New Jersey Professional Planner (PP).
• ArcGIS skills and data management capabilities.

Employer Qualifications:

• Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of background check and reference checks.

About TCNJ

TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 "Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron's Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools - Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings, including the fourth-best college library in the nation, according to the Princeton Review.

Contact Information

Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable finalist has been found. Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of background and reference checks.

In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.