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Manager Geographic Activities Volunteer Experience (E6197)
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Job Location:
Piscataway, NJ - USA
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Not provided by the employer
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Posted:
29 October 2026 (5 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
26 January 2027
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Education
As defined in IEEE Policies individuals currently serving on an IEEE board or committee are not eligible to apply.
PLEASE NOTE: This position is not budgeted for employer-sponsored immigration support this includes all persons in F (both CPT and OPT) J H L or O status.
For information on work demands and conditions required for this position please consult the reference document ADA Requirements. This position is classified under .
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
Disclaimer: This job description is proprietary to IEEE. It outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to provide resources and support to the geographic units within IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA). The role focuses on advancing MGAs mission by designing implementing and enhancing programs that equip geographic unit volunteers with the essential resources training and guidance needed to deliver valuable activities and services to their members.
This position collaborates closely with IEEE staff MGA committees and MGA volunteer leadership across various pillars; strategic alignment training oversight resource development and project management to strengthen volunteer engagement geographic unit leadership development and operational effectiveness across Sections Regions and other geographic entities. The incumbent ensures a clear coordinated and comprehensive volunteer experience by facilitating communication aligning priorities and supporting the successful delivery of programs that enhance volunteer value and geographic unit performance.
This position typically reports to the Sr. Director Geographic Activities and will have up to 2 direct reports. Those reports have responsibility for the Training Committee. The incumbent must have the ability to take the lead and work with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience
- 4-7 years Management of programs Req
- Leadership & Organizational Management
- Demonstrated ability to manage organizational change navigate volunteer-led cultures and political environments solve problems and implement high-impact decisions.
- Experience managing staff and volunteer structures (e.g. boards committees working groups) across direct and indirect reporting relationships.
- Background in operations strategy or leadership within complex global multi-stakeholder environments
- Program Portfolio & Operations Management
- Track record of building scaling and sustaining organizational programs partnerships and large-scale portfolios from concept to execution and growth.
- Proficient in process design implementation management and continuous system improvement.
- Expertise in product/user experience design management and project management.
- Technology & Digital Capabilities
- Technologically savvy knowledge worker who seeks out digital solutions to business challenges.
- Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word PowerPoint Excel) including intermediate data analysis skills in Excel.
- Hands-on familiarity with core web development technologies (HTML CSS JavaScript) and general web page design.
- Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS)
- Proficiency in planning running and optimizing virtual collaboration/training sessions using Cisco Webex and Google Meet.
- Core Competencies & Professional Skills
- Excellent business acumen analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Other Requirements:
- As defined in IEEE Policies individuals currently serving on an IEEE board or committee are not eligible to apply.
- Valid travel credentials (e.g. passport) required for business travel
As defined in IEEE Policies individuals currently serving on an IEEE board or committee are not eligible to apply.
PLEASE NOTE: This position is not budgeted for employer-sponsored immigration support this includes all persons in F (both CPT and OPT) J H L or O status.
For information on work demands and conditions required for this position please consult the reference document ADA Requirements. This position is classified under .
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
Disclaimer: This job description is proprietary to IEEE. It outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.Job Summary
The primary purpose of this position is to provide resources and support to the geographic units within IEEE Member and Geographic Activities (MGA). The role focuses on advancing MGAs mission by designing implementing and enhancing programs that equip geographic unit volunteers with the essential resources training and guidance needed to deliver valuable activities and services to their members.
This position collaborates closely with IEEE staff MGA committees and MGA volunteer leadership across various pillars; strategic alignment training oversight resource development and project management to strengthen volunteer engagement geographic unit leadership development and operational effectiveness across Sections Regions and other geographic entities. The incumbent ensures a clear coordinated and comprehensive volunteer experience by facilitating communication aligning priorities and supporting the successful delivery of programs that enhance volunteer value and geographic unit performance.
This position typically reports to the Sr. Director Geographic Activities and will have up to 2 direct reports. Those reports have responsibility for the Training Committee. The incumbent must have the ability to take the lead and work with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Volunteer Experience (60%):
- Partner with the Sr. Director on initiatives and volunteer resources that strengthen the global geographic structure of IEEE.
- Support the development and implementation of resources training materials and best practices that enhance volunteer engagement day to day operations and development across IEEE Geographic Units
- Coordinate with Geographic Unit leadership to identify resource challenges and recommend resources and training to improve volunteer effectiveness and further to ensure alignment transparency and information sharing
- Analyze feedback from Geographic Unit volunteers to identify trends and identify and implement improvements to volunteer support programs.
- Develops new programs that expand volunteer participation and leadership pipelines across Geographic Units.
- Facilitate periodic forums amongst the Geographic Units.
- Responsible for the creation and maintenance of guidelines documentation on-demand materials and best-practice resources for geographic units.
- Awards and Recognition (10%):
- Provides administrative and program support for the MGA Awards and Recognition Committee and program. Ensures the Geographic Unit awards liaisons are provided with adequate training materials and the Geographic Units award programs are effective and operational.
- Manages the production schedules for all aspects of the MGA Awards and Recognition program and Committee which includes all face-to-face and virtual meetings.
- Training (20%):
- Oversees the MGA Volunteer training program on the Center for Leadership LMS and the IEEE VoLT program.
- Ensures the MGA volunteer training offerings are robust current and compliant with documented processes.
- Responsible to plan and deliver leadership training sessions webinars and workshops for IEEE volunteers.
- Ensures the MGA geographic unit volunteer related webpages on are updated with current and consistent information.
- Administrative 10%):
- Track and report on program outcomes volunteer participation and engagement metrics.
- Called upon to provide support and/or oversight of select MGA related and occasionally time-sensitive short-term and long-term projects on an as needed basis.
- Proactively identifies and manages Region level support needs.
- Manages the implementation of priority initiatives that are assigned within the applicable areas of responsibility.
- Provide accurate timely proactive and professional direction to direct report staff and their respective MGA Committees.
- The incumbent is expected to share subject matter expertise and work with staff and volunteers in a solution-oriented capacity.
- Collaborate with cross-organizational teams to align MGA initiatives with IEEE strategic goals and member needs.
- Contributes to the department and its activities as requested
- Willingness to work outside of regular business hours as required by the needs of the business
- Performs other duties as assigned
- 10% Domestic and International
Required Experience:
Manager
