Senior Program Coordinator

Job Posting Organization:
The organization is the largest nonprofit dedicated to combating poverty, disease, and inequity globally. Founded on the principle that all individuals, regardless of their identity or circumstances, should have the opportunity to lead healthy and productive lives, the organization emphasizes the importance of diversity among its employees to reflect the populations it serves. It offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage without premiums, generous paid time off, paid family leave, retirement contributions, regional holidays, and opportunities for employee engagement in various communities. The organization is committed to fostering a workplace environment that supports both personal and professional growth.

Job Overview:
In the role of Senior Program Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating, developing, and managing a portfolio of investments. This includes overseeing the lifecycle of grants and contracts while driving project execution to align with the programmatic strategic goals. You will play a crucial role in budget planning and financial reporting, enhancing decision-making systems, and implementing process improvements. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure that the investments align with the foundation's strategic objectives and optimize outcomes. The role is integral to the foundation's mission of ensuring equitable educational and economic opportunities for all individuals, particularly those from marginalized communities.

Duties and Responsibilities:
As a Senior Program Coordinator, your duties will include serving as a subject matter expert on investment tools and systems, delivering training and coaching to program teams and external partners. You will partner with investment makers to manage complex investments and partnerships, ensuring they align with strategic objectives. Your responsibilities will also involve conducting initial investment due diligence, managing timelines, analyzing portfolio data, identifying trends and risks, and providing comprehensive reports to leadership. You will advise on complex investments and budgets, lead project management activities, maintain organized files and data systems, and coordinate across teams to facilitate information sharing and strategic execution. Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external partners will be essential, as will shaping key business processes such as annual planning and financial forecasting.

Required Qualifications:
To qualify for this position, candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferably in business administration or program management. Experience in project management, portfolio management, and financial reporting within non-profit or related sectors is essential. A practical understanding of investment lifecycles, rules, mechanisms, and policies is required, along with proficiency in investment systems such as Salesforce or other CRM tools, and analytical tools like Power BI and Excel. Candidates should also have experience in financial planning and budgeting.

Educational Background:
Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent demonstrated experience in a relevant field, such as business administration or program management. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of investment management and program coordination.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have experience in project management, portfolio management, and financial reporting, particularly within non-profit organizations or similar industries. A practical understanding of investment lifecycles and analysis" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">financial analysis is also necessary, along with proficiency in relevant software tools.

Languages:
While the job description does not specify mandatory languages, proficiency in English is implied as the primary language of communication. Additional language skills may be beneficial but are not explicitly required.

Additional Notes:
This position is based in Seattle, WA, and does not offer relocation benefits. The salary range for this role is between $45.58 and $68.37 USD per hour, with actual placement depending on the candidate’s skills and experience. The organization emphasizes a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its hiring practices, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants.