Assistant Manager- Jobs for Veterans State Grants (JVSG) - Western Region
About The Position
The Technical College System of Georgia is seeking a full-time Assistant Manager for the Jobs for Veterans’ State Grants (JVSG) Program in the Office of Workforce Development. The Assistant Manager supports the JVSG Program Manager by overseeing day-to-day staff activities, helping develop and enforce policy and guidance, conducting case management audits, assessing employment outcomes, and verifying that staff duties comply with federal guidelines for LVER and DVOP services. Knowledge of Veterans programs under federal regulations in Title 38, particularly the JVSG program, is required. The role requires travel when necessary and is not a teleworking position. The position assists with staff administration, development, performance review, documentation, policy compliance, training, and stakeholder partnerships. The employee may also be asked to work on short, tight deadlines and perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be a qualified, eligible veteran and submit a DD-214.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university; or an associate degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two years of related experience; or four years of related experience; or two years of experience at the lower-level Employment Services Specialist or equivalent position.
- Knowledge of Veterans programs under Federal regulations Title 38, specifically the JVSG program.
- Time and task management skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Intermediate computer skills and ability to adapt to job-related software programs.
- Organizational skills.
- Project management skills.
- Superior oral and written communication skills.
- Interpersonal relations and customer service skills.
- Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Submit to a background investigation as a condition of employment.
- Provide required identification and eligibility verification prior to employment.
Nice To Haves
- At least three years of experience in strategic planning, program development, and implementation.
- Knowledge of the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) and related Wagner-Peyser Act.
- Four years of experience in employment services, career or vocational guidance, and counseling.
- Two years of experience serving special-needs populations with significant barriers to employment.
- One year of experience leading or facilitating groups to instruct or provide information, in addition to conducting monitoring reviews of workforce-related programs.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Experience delivering presentations and group trainings.
- Knowledge of the JVSG program at the local, state, or federal level.
Responsibilities
- Assist the JVSG Manager with administration and monitoring of daily JVSG staff activities, including task assignments, workload distribution, and compliance with federal JVSG requirements.
- Lead, coach, and mentor JVSG team members through routine guidance, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
- Meet regularly with JVSG staff to review priorities, performance, case management practices, service delivery outcomes, and case-file audits.
- Complete performance evaluations and corrective action plans, and monitor and track staff schedules, leave usage, and adherence to operational protocols.
- Assist in drafting, reviewing, and enforcing JVSG program policy and operational guidance.
- Co-develop, implement, and facilitate JVSG training on federal guidance, best practices, and program updates.
- Strengthen strategic partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Work on short and tight deadlines when requested by the supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Travel when necessary.
Benefits
- Robust benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
