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Program Officer
Columbia, MD
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Job Description
Program Officer
Every 80 minutes, another low-income family moves into a better place
to live, with the help of Enterprise.
Enterprise Community Partners is a leading provider of the development
capital and expertise it takes to create decent, affordable homes and re-
build communities. Over the past two decades, we have raised and in-
vested $7 billion to revitalize neighborhoods and have provided over
192,000 affordable homes to nearly half a million Americans. Enterprise
has pioneered neighborhood solutions through partnerships with those
that share our vision....and that includes our employees.
At Enterprise we value commitment to excellence in service, creative
leadership and diversity. The result is an organization of creative, inno-
vative professionals driven by a passion for community development.
LOCATION: Atlanta, GA
JOB SUMMARY
The program officer will provide pro-
gram-related assistance and support on
the continued work for the Mechanics-
ville Community Learning collaborative
(MCLC) to monitor and administer the
Annenberg Foundation grant, sub-grants,
and contracts. The position will assist in
all aspects of the planning and imple-
mentation of strategies to support the
goals and objectives of MCLC and its
replication in additional neighborhoods.
Reports to the director of the Atlanta of-
fice.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Implements existing programs with
modification or adaptation to fit local
circumstances
Identifies and suggests program ideas
for consideration and development us-
ing analysis and creativity
Work collaboratively with Director and
Deputy Director to develop and imple-
ment systems to monitor the invest-
ment process, including production of
grant agreements and contracts for ser-
vices, receipt of reports, sub-recipient
responses to audit requests and invest-
ment closeout
Prepare grant proposals for continued
funding of program components.
Assist in drafting procurement docu-
ments for selection of service providers
for ISP priorities
Work with Director and Deputy Direc-
tor to monitor performance and evalu-
ate outcomes of projects and strategic
initiatives
Share and publicize information about
the availability, use, and expenditure of
the MCLC funding
Assist in providing technical assistance
to sub-recipients on required reporting
and compliance processes
Create and maintain office files and
records and assist with database man-
agement
Assist in the preparation of program
related documents and reports
Actively participates in team-oriented
activities, builds relationships; solves
problems, adapts to changing situations
Provides a high degree of customer
service and quick, courteous response
to requests for assistance and informa-
tion from internal and external cus-
tomers
QUALIFICATIONS
Undergraduate degree in education, so-
cial work or related field; advanced de-
gree preferred
Two (2) years of experience in educa-
tion administration. Graduate degree
with demonstrated technical expertise
may substitute for experience
Experience managing programs or pro-
jects with responsibilities for overseeing
budgets and expenditures
Demonstrated ability to prioritize and
manage multiple projects and assign-
ments and meet tight deadlines
Excellent organizational, detail, project
and financial management skills
Excellent skills with standard office
software including database manage-
ment applications
Strong presentation, negotiation and
interpersonal skills
Demonstrates strong judgment and abil-
ity to identify and analyze typical work
situations and develop solutions
Operates independently under minimal
supervision; successfully handles new
situations and environments
Strong oral and written communication
skills; good writing, editing and proof-
ing skills
Strong collaboration skills
To apply or for further
information, contact:
EMAIL
careers@enterprisecommunity.org
(with HR/PO GA MCLC in subject line)
US MAIL
Enterprise Community Partners, Inc.
ATTN: HR/PO GA MCLC
10227 Wincopin Cr, Ste 500
Columbia, MD 21044
www.enterprisecommunity.org
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Experience Required
2-5 years exp.
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Last Update
March 05, 2008
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