Manager, Healthy Aging, United Way of Southeastern PA

Posted by on November 30, 2009

UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA
Manager, Community Impact

The United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania’s mission is to improve people’s lives by mobilizing the caring power of donors, volunteers and communities. We have an excellent opportunity for a professional to join our Community Impact team. The ideal individual will be responsible for managing special projects and perform duties related to the implementation of United Way’s strategic investments related to “Healthy Aging” priorities.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree, graduate degree in related field preferred. At least three (3) years of experience in aging services and initiatives required; and at least three (3) years of experience in project management required; and

Essential Functions:
“Agenda for Community Solutions” Implementation
· Manages investments and relationships under the “Healthy Aging” priority area specifically focused on outcomes related to keeping older adults healthy at home and related public policy issues.
· Leads the collection of field knowledge related to older adults and healthy aging, and other areas as needed.
· Participates in strategic partnerships, work groups, roundtables, and other committees related to older adults and healthy aging.
· Coordinates agency peer roundtables.
· Provides direction and staff support to the formation of initiatives, projects and directed investments related to older adults and healthy aging.
· Writes and distributes Requests for Proposals; analyzes funding requests and develops funding recommendations.
· Develops and manages contractual agreements with subcontractors, consultants, and/or technical assistance providers.
· Fields questions from the community about UWSEPA’s older adult and healthy aging initiatives, and assists in the creation of informational materials.

Resource Development Support
· Supports donor education activities, as needed;
· Participates in other resource development activities, as needed;

Other
· Communicates with key internal and external stakeholders, as needed.
· Participates in intra-and inter-departmental meetings and teams, as needed;
· Other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will possess superior verbal and written communication skills, an effective listener and presenter; strong problem-solving skills; excellent data analytical and interpretive skills as well as have the ability to influence and persuade key stakeholders, peers, and subordinate staff. S/he must have a strong knowledge in developing teams and have a willingness to participate in building teams. S/he has a willingness for local travel and proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and skilled with database software preferred. For consideration, please respond with a cover letter and resume to United Way of Southeastern PA, 7 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103, or e-mail to: [email protected]. Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls. EOE