ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Under the supervision of the Director of Community Mobilization Strategy, the Strategy Manager will support various departmental initiatives and projects related to MCAN’s four priorities as described in its 2017 strategic plan: fostering a college-going culture; identifying multiple postsecondary education pathways and facilitating smooth transitions; improving college affordability; and supporting credential completion – especially those within the community systems category and those related to network development and grantmaking.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Strategy Manager performs a wide range of duties including, but not limited to, the following:
- Support grantmaking within the department and across the organization as necessary:
- Manage the administration of the grantmaking process including outreach, review, agreements, payments and reporting;
- Maintain records and data on all grants given including financial, legal and correspondence;
- Serve as the primary manager of the online grant management system, SurveyMonkey Apply including supporting and training others in its use.
- Support MCAN’s Local College Access Network (LCAN) strategy:
- Develop an expertise on the Collective Impact systems change framework that MCAN uses to support LCANs;
- Assist in developing, implementing and evaluating all LCAN trainings, convenings, coaching etc.;
- Review and update materials, publications and tools to support LCANs;
- Serve as a coach/liaison for a cohort of LCANs and support others serving as a coach/liaison for LCANs;
- Find new opportunities to help communities build sustainable, strategic and strong networks across the state.
- Manage the Community Ambassador program, including evaluation of long-term viability.
- Provide support in the planning, development, launch and expansion or evolution of departmental strategies including new programming.
- Give presentations to both internal and external audiences when necessary.
- Represent the organization, especially its community-based work, to constituents, funders, partners, grantees and others as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as needed to advance the mission of the Michigan College Access Network.
- Perform other duties as needed to advance the mission of MCAN.