Article 2 - TGIF Manager

SECTION 2.1 – DUTIES OF TGIF’s MANAGER

There will be one staff position 100% FTE [Full-Time Employee] referred to as TGIF’s Manager. TGIF’s Manager works under the direction of TGIF’s Committee and exists to meet the needs of the Committee. TGIF’s Manager reports to the Director of the Student Environmental Resource Center (SERC).

The function of TGIF’s Manager is to:

TGIF Committee

  • Advise and support TGIF’s Committee
  • Recruit and orient new Committee members annually
  • Facilitate communication between project grantees, project applicants, and TGIF’s Committee

Project Management

  • Develop and run trainings and workshops for grant applicants and grant recipients
  • Advise prospective grant applicants
  • Advise TGIF funded projects and track their progress, ensuring all projects are meeting TGIF Grant and Program Policies

Communications

  • Coordinate with and support larger campus-wide sustainability initiatives
  • Coordinate TGIF-related speaking opportunities at on- and off-campus events
  • Develop and maintain all forms of TGIF communications and publicity
  • Provide sustainability fund consultation for fellow higher education institutions
  • Serve as ex-officio on the Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on Sustainability (CACS)

Budget & Administration

  • Manage TGIF’s budget and other administrative tasks
  • Document all TGIF-related activity and author TGIF’s annual report; maintain and update TGIF archives

SECTION 2.2 – HIRING THE GRANT MANAGER

TGIF’s Manager will be hired via open recruitment. Candidates must understand and agree to comply with all of TGIF’s Bylaws and supporting documents. The Committee may recommend that the Director of the SERC dismiss the Manager in response to poor performance. Only the Director of the SERC has the authority to dismiss TGIF’s Manager.

SECTION 2.3 – SALARY OF THE GRANT MANAGER

Funds for TGIF’s Manager compensation (salary and benefits) are allocated annually from TGIF’s budget before the amount available to be allocated for projects is calculated. The amount of TGIF’s Manager compensation will be commensurate with the level appropriate to the responsibilities of the position.

SECTION 2.4 –OPERATIONAL BUDGET FOR THE GRANT MANAGER

TGIF’s Manager may submit an annual budget request to TGIF’s Committee for funds to be used for operational expenses incurred by the Manager in the performance of their duties

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