Project Manager, Strengthening Community Colleges Grant

Southeastern Community College (IA)•West Burlington, IA

53d•$60,000

About The Position

The Project Manager will be responsible for the implementation and management of the DOL Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grant (SCC-4), 4-year project funded thru the US Department of Labor. This position will be responsible for the work plan (Core Elements and Strategic Actions), grant activities, and achievement of milestones to ensure goals of the Transportation Career Pathways are met. Working in partnership with the workforce development system and numerous employers. This project proposes to advance equity in Commercial Driver's License (CDL) education, credential attainment, and employment for 1) women, 2) returning citizens, and 3) Integrated Education and Training (IET) students. This position will report to the CBIZ Executive Director. The Project Manager will abide by the employment contract and relevant policies and guidelines of the Board of Trustees. This position is a full-time position (261-day contract); with an annual starting salary of $60,000.00. Benefits include medical, dental & vision insurance, $50,000 life insurance, long-term disability, paid sick leave, paid discretionary time, paid spring and holiday breaks, 15 days' vacation and participation in IPERS or TIAA retirement plan. This position is dependent on continuation of grant funding.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experiences in a relevant field such as project management, business administration, transportation, public administration, or other related field; a minimum of three years administrative experience preferred to include budget management; program development and evaluation.
Experience or familiarity with community college systems and policies preferred, demonstrated commitment to advancing equitable outcomes for underserved populations.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Ability to plan, organize and manage time
Ability to read, interpret and apply a variety of technical materials, rules, and regulations.
Valid driver's license required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with management and reporting of federal grants
Experience with the workforce system and/or the Transportation sector
Experience with project implementation
Key skills desired include leadership, interpersonal communication and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

Serve as the key contact and liaison with the Department of Labor
Complete and submit quarterly grant reports to the U.S. Department of Labor
Coordinate with an external evaluator to establish an evaluation plan and meet grant reporting requirements
Provide overall fiscal management of the grant funds to ensure grant expenditures are allowable and in compliance within budget.
Prepare budget reports as required.
Monitor and ensure the completion and achievement of project objectives, as detailed in the Work Plan.
Assist the Executive Director to coordinate with employers, labor, and community partners to build the Transportation Sector Board.
Work with Labor to provide a voice to the frontline worker on how to strengthen the CDL offerings and program.
Develop strategies to meet the employment and skill needs of workers and employers with the sector partners
Collaborate with Community-based organizations that have successfully engaged the underserved population and community(ies) targeted, to support pathways for inclusion
Implement and manage all grant strategies in collaboration with the partnering agencies.
Provides support to the developmental evaluation and the national impact evaluation through the collection of data.
This position will work with the Program Manager with data collection/reporting and work closely with external evaluator; participate in all national evaluation activities as required by DOL.
Provides data to the Executive Director, Project Manager, and Transportation Sector Board (TSB) to drive continuous improvement of the program.
Assists the Executive Director in analyzing and finalizing the data necessary to submit required programmatic and quarterly reports to DOL.
Provides input into the data collection tools used for participant tracking.
Input data for each enrollment cycle during the grant period of performance.
Provide outreach and recruitment to local organizations and partners to facilitate recruitment and enrollment of underserved students.
Develop communication material for the program.
In collaboration with the Marketing Department develop and implement an effective media campaign to increase awareness of the need for CDL drivers.
Participate in networking opportunities as a way to maintain currency with customers.
Travel to meet with clients as needed.
Other duties as assigned to promote the success of CBIZ
Commitment to the comprehensive community college and CBIZ philosophy.