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Brown University · 10 hours ago

Program Manager

Providence, RI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Brown University is a leading research university focused on student-centered learning and impactful work. The Program Manager will lead the Equitable Climate Futures Initiative and the Academic Climate Leadership Group, driving progress and fostering engagement while ensuring alignment with institutional goals.

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Responsibilities

The Program Manager will serve as a key leader in shaping the vision, strategy, and execution of the Equitable Climate Futures (ECF) Initiative and the Academic Climate Leadership Group, driving progress, fostering engagement, and ensuring alignment with institutional goals

For ECF, the Program Manager will oversee and guide the development of a multidisciplinary community of Brown faculty, students, and external partners, actively shaping the vision and infrastructure for inclusive and impactful collaboration

The Project Director will partner with the ECF Faculty Co-Directors to refine and implement the strategic vision and goals of ECF

Specifically, they will drive the development of innovative programs and partnerships that align with the initiative’s mission and ensure the integration of equity and justice into all aspects of the initiative’s work

The Project Director of ECF will work with ECF-funded undergraduate interns and the staff of the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society to support ECF communications, fundraising, human resources, and administrative activities

For the Academic Climate Leadership Group, the Program Manager will lead the administration and forward momentum of a partnership of academic departments, schools, and Institutes that are directly involved in designing and executing new coordinated climate-focused academic and research programming at Brown

These units include: IBES, the School of Public Health, the Watson School, the Initiative for Sustainable Engineering

The Program Manager will also serve as liaison to the Office of Resilience and Facilities where relevant

The Program Manager will partner in thought-leadership, setting short- and long-term goals of the ACLG while also planning and executing a series of coordinated activities that serve to raise Brown’s climate solutions profile; cultivate strong relationships built on mutual trust, anchored in collaborative action and cross-campus engagement; and work towards a shared vision for how Brown can redefine climate leadership in higher education

They will also support coordinated advancement activities in collaboration with the Brown Advancement office, including leading the development of fundraising assets and individual gift proposals

This is a term-limited position with potential for renewal pending university funding and need. The current end date for this position is 09/01/2026

Qualification

ClimateSustainabilityProject managementFundraisingGrant writingFinancial managementGoogle SuiteCommunicationOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsWork independently

Required

Bachelor's degree required, advanced degree preferred (Master's or higher) in a relevant field (e.g., environmental science, earth sciences, public policy, public health, atmospheric and oceanic sciences, social sciences, etc.)

A minimum of three years of work experience involving project management and/or research

Demonstrated commitment to work in climate, the environment, and/or sustainability

Proven ability to manage complex projects and work collaboratively across disciplines and sectors

Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Fluency with Google Suite

Preferred

At least 1-2 years of leadership experience in program management, administration, or leadership roles, preferably in academia

Experience in fundraising, grant writing, and financial management

Benefits

Flexible work/life balance

Summer hours

Winter break

Comprehensive Benefits package

Time off

Annual paid holidays

Health

Dental

Vision

Tuition assistance

Retirement

Wellness

Employee discounts

Company

Brown University

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Brown University is an Ivy League research university that provides undergraduate and graduate programs. It is a sub-organization of Brown University Health.

Founded in 1764

Providence, Rhode Island, USA

1001-5000 employees