EDA Grant Project Manager

Madison College • Madison, WI

3d • $67,526 - $78,886 • Hybrid

About The Position

Madison College in beautiful Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking skilled and engaged candidates for the position of EDA Grant Project Manager. The Actualizing Biohealth Career (ABC) Pathways project initiative focuses on building a diverse talent pipeline through stackable credentials, apprenticeship programs, and new career pathways to ensure individuals are well-prepared for success in the biohealth industry. The EDA Grant Project Manager provides financial and administrative oversight for the grant, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and effective management of grant budgets, subawards, and reporting requirements. Success in this role involves monitoring grant activities, supporting project teams, coordinating subrecipient oversight and optimizing processes to enhance grant administration and operational efficiency. This position contributes to institutional objectives by ensuring proper stewardship of federal funds, supporting research and innovation initiatives and maintaining compliance with the EDA and federal grant guidelines. This is a limited-term, grant funded position through September 30, 2029. Madison College believes every team member brings unique perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to understand and engage with the world, tackle challenges, and develop innovative solutions.

Requirements

• Knowledge of federal grant regulations and compliance standards, Federal Uniform Guidance and subrecipient monitoring requirements.
• Knowledge of grant budgeting and financial management.
• Skill in project management and coordination.
• Skill in data analysis and interpretation.
• Ability to research and interpret complex funding regulations and policies.
• Ability to verify compliance of grant activities with internal and external policies and procedures related to grant administration.
• Skill in engaging positively with all populations and communities, contributing to a safe and inclusive learning and work environment.
• Skill in effectively and respectfully communicating with others.
• Ability to travel to various sites within the state of Wisconsin approximately once per month (travel expense eligible).
• Bachelor’s Degree required. An Associate’s Degree may be considered with equivalent additional work experience.
• Experience: 2-4+ years of relevant, professional, and progressive work experience.
• Ability to travel to various sites within the state of Wisconsin approximately once per month (travel expense eligible).
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Office of Grants and Special Projects, ensures effective financial management of the EDA grants and subawards by overseeing budget administration, tracking expenditures and ensuring compliance with funding requirements.
• Enhances grant project coordination and execution by providing project management support that aligns grant activities with established objectives and reporting expectations.
• In collaboration with the Office of Grants and Special Projects, strengthens subrecipient accountability by monitoring compliance with federal grant regulations, conducting oversight procedures and addressing financial and operational risks.
• Improves grant administration efficiency by leading process enhancements, refining workflow strategies and optimizing business practices.
• Supports institutional and grant program sustainability by researching and contributing to the development of new grant proposals that align with evolving program needs.
• In collaboration with the Office of Grants and Special Projects, ensures regulatory compliance and adherence to best practices by analyzing and interpreting changes in federal regulations, EDA policies and other funding guidelines.
• Facilitates operational and administrative support for the EDA grant initiatives by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to advance project objectives.
• Contributes to an inclusive, equitable and supportive environment where everyone at the institution feels valued, respected and empowered to reach their full potential.

Benefits

• Madison College provides a generous benefits package of vacation, holidays, health/vision/dental/life insurance options, and you will be able to participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees