Accountability Manager

Georgia Department of Revenue•Atlanta, GA

6d•$87,000 - $92,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) Office of Adult Education is seeking an Accountability Manager. The Accountability Manager plays a vital role in ensuring the compliance and performance of Adult Education programs operating under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title II (The Adult Education and Family Literacy Act). Reporting to the Assistant Commissioner of Adult Education, this position involves maintaining a deep and nuanced understanding of state and federal adult education policies and procedures and applying that knowledge to support adult education programs. Specifically, the Accountability Manager will monitor local adult education providers to ensure compliance, provide training and technical assistance, develop corrective action plans, and work to build an accountability system where programs can strategically and compliantly use grant funds to meet program outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree OR Five (5) years of experience in a related field
Skill in the use of computers and job related software
Skill in planning and organizing projects
Skill in oral and written communication
Skill in interpersonal relations and effective problem solving methods
Skill in analyzing data and situations for accurate assessment
Knowledge of the college philosophy and objectives as they relate to performance
Knowledge of personnel management practices, budget and accounting practices, assessment and accreditation principles and issues and trends in higher education
Ability to work with staff and faculty in integrating effective assessment practices
Ability to supervise, advise, and mentor staff
Ability to provide leadership in high-pressure situations
Ability to apply knowledge of federal grant management practices to new contexts and adapt state and local policies accordingly

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of WIOA Title II regulations and guidelines
Knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) regarding the use of federal funding
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong client-facing skills, assertiveness, strong communications skills, leadership, self-starter
Ability to read and comprehend complex technical documents and simplify them for a broad audience
Ability to manage multiple assignments independently
Interpersonal skills with both internal and external stakeholders

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance and guidance on grant management to adult education program administrators, educators, and stakeholders; emphasis given to WIOA regulations and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
Serve as subject matter expert on federal and state adult education policies in order to: (a) offer support and solutions to enhance program performance and compliance; and (b) prepare and deliver training to adult education program staff on grant management and adult education federal and state policies
Collaborate with the Instructional Services team and other Office of Adult Education Staff to ensure programs strategically leverage federal and state grant funds to meet program outcomes
Conduct desktop and on-site monitoring of WIOA Title II programs to assess compliance with federal and state regulations
Identify areas of non-compliance and work with programs to develop corrective action plans; assist with identifying professional development and resources as needed for this purpose
Collaborate with the Director of Policy and External Partnerships to develop and implement adult education policy and procedures as well as internal methods and procedures
Assist in state and federal funding allocations for adult education programs
Coordinate and facilitate review of local program budgets and budget amendments and ensure the strategic and compliant use of funds to obtain program outcomes
Collaborate with TCSG’s fiscal staff to ensure the state maintains compliance with Title II set asides and other federal and state requirements
Review grant applications and continuation grant requests
Evaluate applications for compliance with program requirements and recommend funding decisions
Develop and implement corrective action plans, when needed, to ensure that corrective actions are effective and sustainable
Conduct an annual risk assessment and make recommendations for specific conditions)
Monitor and follow up on corrective actions and grant specific conditions, including strategic improvement plans, to ensure ongoing compliance
Other duties as assigned.