ICB Program Manager in Atlanta

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Job Title: ICB Program Manager

Department: Institute for Capacity Building

Reports To: Assistant Vice President, Institutional Support

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Compensation: Stipend of $4,000 total for the duration of the program(equivalent to approximately $19.05/hour. This does not include lodging or transportation)

Hours Per Week: 21 Hours

Location: Atlanta, GA (Must be local to location of office)

End Date: August 7, 2026

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The Program Manager will support ICB’s Program Management team by gaining exposure to transformation initiatives, institutional partnerships, and cross‑functional project delivery. This blends foundational learning, hands‑on project coordination, and ownership of a signature project aligned to ICB strategic priorities.

The will work closely with Program Managers and Senior Program Managers to support day‑to‑day initiative execution, coordination across verticals, and planning for major activities such as the UNITE Summit. This role is ideal for students interested in program management, nonprofit strategy, higher education systems change, and large‑scale initiative delivery.

ABOUT UNCF

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has been an engine of educational achievement for more than 80 years. UNCF’s mission is to build a robust and nationally recognized pipeline of HBCU students who, because of UNCF support, become highly qualified college graduates. In addition, UNCF ensures that its member institutions remain respected models of best practices in moving students to and through college. Since its inception in 1944, UNCF has raised over $6 billion in private support, distributed scholarships to help students attend school, and enabled more than 500,000 scholars and low-income students to graduate from UNCF’s member historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and launch professional careers. UNCF is committed to closing the educational attainment gap by increasing postsecondary access and success for student groups, particularly low-income and first- students.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Program Exposure & Foundational Learning

• Shadow Program Managers and Senior Program Managers across ICB verticals, including Transformation Support, Strategy Development, Executive Leadership, Knowledge Management, Strategic Finance, and Digital Solutions.
• Attend internal team meetings, cross‑functional working sessions, and partner or institutional engagement calls.
• Review project materials, institutional profiles, donor requirements, and service provider scopes to build contextual understanding.
• Support meeting preparation, note‑taking, and follow‑up action items.

Program Coordination & Operational Support

• Assist with tracking institutional project progress and maintaining dashboards or trackers.
• Support organization of project documentation, files, and materials to strengthen knowledge management practices.
• Prepare brief summaries, meeting digests, or internal updates for Program Managers.
• Support service provider coordination, communication, and follow‑ups as needed.

Special Project Support & Initiative Execution

• Support Program Managers with special projects tied to ICB transformation initiatives.
• Assist with research, documentation, or tool development to support program delivery and internal processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to project workflows and execution.

UNITE Summit Support

• Assist with pre‑conference planning and coordination related to the annual UNITE Summit.
• Support cross‑team coordination with Events, Strategy Development, and other ICB verticals.
• Assist with logistics such as attendee tracking, preparation, and materials coordination.
• Provide on‑site or virtual support during the summit, as applicable.
• Contribute to post‑conference debriefs, documentation, and synthesis of insights.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university (junior, senior, or graduate student ), undergraduate or graduate student in public administration, education, nonprofit management, business, or a related field.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional demeanor and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with project management tools is a plus.
• Interest in higher education, nonprofit program management, and institutional transformation work.
• Availability to work onsite during our core hours Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
• Availability for occasional evenings and weekends event(s).

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply for this , please submit your application online and include the following uploaded documents with application for consideration:

• A current resume
• Applicants must provide an unofficial transcript demonstrating a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
• *Professional Reference (include name, email, and phone number)
• *Recommendation Letter

*Cannot be a family member.

Only completed applications submitted through the online portal will be considered.

Background checks required.

UNCF is EOE M/F/D/V

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