The Denny’s FUNd Program Manager, with guidance from Human Resources, will lead the growth and sustainability of the Denny’s FUNd initiative at the College of Charleston. Denny’s FUNd was created to honor the late Denny Ciganovic who believed in the power of relationships, humor and happiness as the ultimate keys to success. The FUNd brings fun events to campus for students, faculty, and staff to inspire joy, kindness, and connection across campus. This role combines strategic program development with the innovative, hands-on leadership of signature events and engagement activities. The Program Manager will serve as a member of the Human Resources team and be responsible for the leadership of the Denny’s FUNd program. Serves as a visible campus ambassador by modeling a positive, creative, and inclusive approach to engagement and promoting awareness of the FUNd’s initiatives across the College community.

Bachelor’s degree and related experience is required. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

**Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.

Plan, coordinate, and execute signature events and engagement activities that reflect the FUNd’s mission, integrating these initiatives into broader employee experience and success programs in partnership with Human Resources. Collaborate and assist the Director of Employee Experience and Success with initiatives and other programs in support of the College’s strategic plan. Responsible for collaborating with campus partners, volunteers, and the Program’s founding funder to bring the FUNd’s mission to fruition. Develops creative program ideas for consideration and implementation and also works to implement ideas generated by others.

Develop and manage the operational infrastructure of the Denny’s FUNd, including processes, systems, webpage development and maintenance, and other documentation to ensure long-term sustainability while being fiscally responsible for ensuring available budget resources are utilized efficiently with the goal of largest impact for the campus community.

Lead the Denny’s FUNd volunteer committee by providing strategic direction, facilitating meetings, and ensuring timely follow-through on action items members have agreed to complete. Completes action items from the committee when needed.

Manage program resources and operations by overseeing budgets, contracts, timelines, vendor relationships, and other logistical requirements to ensure fiscal responsibility and efficient program delivery. Ensures compliance with federal, state and College regulations, laws, and policies regarding financial expenditures and other program aspects.

Compiles, analyzes, and makes recommendations about trends. Develops recommendations based on best practices and/or research. Creates data visualizations as well as reports to present findings. Participates on project teams and attends meetings as needed.