Program Manager Strengthening Community Colleges MI Technology Career Pathways Grant

Program Manager - Strengthening Community Colleges - MI Technology Career Pathways Grant (Grant funded through 04/30/2028) AC Job ID 1701

July 3, 2024

Department: Workforce Training

Employee Group: https://www.grcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/employee-groups-resources/employee-groups/meet-confer

Schedule: 40 hours/52 Weeks (Flexible work schedule, when necessary, which may include evenings or weekends.)

Compensation: AM1 $56,256/yr

Benefits: https://www.grcc.edu/faculty-staff/human-resources/benefits-insurance/medical-plans/new-hire-benefit-enrollment

Reports to: Dean, School of Workforce Training

Posting Closes: July 19, 2024

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for successfully administering and ensuring compliance with the required outcomes of the Department of Labor's Strengthening Community Colleges (SCC) ' Round 4 Grant. This position serves as a liaison with west Michigan community colleges, employers, community partners, and internal college departments and teams.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide management and oversight of the U.S. Department of Labor's SSC4-Michigan Technology Career Pathways Coalition activities. • Perform budget control officer (BCO) duties for the grant, budget monitoring, expense tracking, purchasing, payroll review and budget modifications. • Ensure compliance with USDOL grant rules. • Provide administrative oversight and direct supervision of grant project staff. • Monitor grant account tracking, purchasing activity, budget modifications, and payroll to ensure compliance with grants and College rules. • Work collaboratively with coalition partners, employers, community organizations and internal college faculty and staff to identify roles and assure clear communication, cooperation and accomplish of grant goals (outcomes). • Establish internal systems to facilitate the day-to-day work and create accountability. • Prepare reports internally, for the partnership, and for the Department of Labor: • Monthly to track day-to-day operations • Quarterly to track progress on goals/objectives with attention to successes, barriers and corrective action. • Yearly to summarize goals, objectives and activities. • Train and equip new and ongoing staff on policy and procedures and provide for staff evaluations. • Serve as liaison with College faculty and staff to ensure connection to department and College Action Projects that relate to the grant outcomes. • In collaboration with staff, provide periodic reviews of internal systems to assure accurate and timely work. • Prepare for and participate in multiple yearly GRCC, state and federal audits and monitor visits. • Respond to customer inquiries and complaints. • Regular attendance during normal scheduled hours is required. Being present is essential for serving customers and performing the essential functions of this position. • Other duties as assigned

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education Credentials

• Bachelor's Degree required. Master's preferred.

Work Experience

• 3-5 years' experience in technology, business, education, and/or workforce development. • Experience working with state and/or federal grants. • Knowledge and understanding of higher education organizational structures, policies and procedures preferred.

NEXT STEPS / APPLICATION PROCESS

• Please fill out an application athttps://www.grcc.edu/jobs. Submit a cover letter and resume. The opportunity to apply for this position will close at the end of the day on the close date referenced at the top of this job posting. • Predictive Index Assessment (behavioral & cognitive) REQUIRED: In order to have your application considered, you must complete the assessments: https://as