Job Title: Program Manager H1-B One Workforce Manufacturing Grant - Extenal
Location: Tassell M-TEC
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 1118
Org Marketing Statement

External posting, open to any qualified candidate

Date: May 7, 2021

Posting Number: 1118

Title: Program Manager – H1-B One Workforce Manufacturing Grant

Hours: 40 hours/52 weeks, flexible (grant funded position through 1/31/2025)

Compensation: Meet & Confer - Level 14, $55,749

Reports to: Executive Director, Workforce Training & Tassell M-TEC

Close Date: May 21, 2021

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for successfully administering and ensuring compliance with the required outcomes of the Department of Labor’s H1-B One Workforce Manufacturing project. This position serves as a liaison with west Michigan community colleges, employers, community partners, and internal college departments and teams.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Provide management and oversight of the U.S. Department of Labor’s H1-B One Workforce Manufacturing grant activities.Work collaboratively with coalition partners, community organizations and internal college faculty and staff to identify roles and assure clear communication, cooperation and accomplishment of grant goals (outcomes).
• Provide administrative oversight and direct supervision of grant project staff.
Perform budget control officer (BCO) duties for the grant, budget monitoring, expense tracking, purchasing, payroll review, and budget modifications.Monitor grant account tracking, purchasing activity, budget modifications, and payroll to ensure compliance with grants and College rules.
• 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.

Respond to customer inquiries and complaints.

Persons in this role are identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSA’s will be trained and responsible for

reporting Clery Reportable Crimes to Campus Police as required by the Clery Act.

Regular attendance during normally scheduled hours is required. Being present is essential for serving customers and performing the essential functions of this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

MARGINAL (NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS)

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.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s preferred.
• National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) at the gold level or higher preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in business, education, manufacturing, and/or workforce development.
• Demonstrated experience working with state and/or federal grants.
• Experience in project management combined with the ability to communicate and coordinate multiple partner relationships
• Ability to formulate and implement a complex communication plan to engage multiple stakeholders throughout the grant
• Proven experience developing and implementing internal processes that affect grant outcomes

Competencies

The following competencies are essential and will be evaluated for our candidates through the evidence based selection process:

Foundational Competencies

Responsibility

Reading

Writing

Adaptability

Speaking

Judgement & Decision Making

Achievement

Listening

Leadership Skills

Decisive

Teamwork

Reasoning

Information Skills

Ingenuity

Occupational Competencies-Communicating with Supervisors, Peers -Getting Information

Or Subordinates -Making Decisions and Solving Problems

-Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal -Organizing, Planning & Prioritizing Work Relationships -Interacting with Computers

-Evaluating Information to Determine -Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating Compliance with Standards -Identifying Objects, Actions and Events

-Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge -Developing and Building Teams

-Analyzing Data or Information -Communicating with Persons Outside

-Developing Objectives and Strategies the Organization

-Processing Information

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.Demonstrated ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships and to effectively work as a member of a team.
• Proven project management and administrative skills; Organized.
• Proven communication and organizational skills that relate to customer/employee management.
• Proven work experience in development of internal processes and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge and understanding of higher education organizational structures, policies and procedures preferred.
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, experience with PeopleSoft and/or Department of Labor Reporting Data systems desirable.

Mental Demands

• Ability to handle multiple task simultaneously with a high level of accuracy
• Must demonstrate attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem solving ability
• Ability to delegate work appropriately, set clear directions and goals
• Ability to communicate with a diverse student, staff, faculty, community and employer partner population
• Ability to drive or travel to partner sites, employer locations, and local community partners is required.
• Regular attendance during normal scheduled hours is required. Being present is essential for serving customers and performing the essential functions of this position.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 15lbs for more and stand for 30-45 minutes at a time.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

All interested applicants must visit our website at www.grcc.edu/jobs to specifically apply for this position. Submit a cover letter and resume in one document. The posting will close May 21, 2021. Individuals with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Grand Rapids Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Grand Rapids Community College creates an inclusive learning and working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of each person. It is the policy and practice of GRCC to provide equal educational and employment opportunities regardless of age, race, color, religion, marital status, sex/gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, national origin, disability, political affiliation, familial status, veteran status or genetics in all programs, activities, services, employment and advancement including admissions to, access to, treatment in, or compensation in employment as required by state and federal law. GRCC is committed to reviewing all aspects of GRCC programs, activities, services and employment, including recruitment, selection, retention and promotion to identify and eliminate barriers in order to prevent discrimination on the basis of the listed protected characteristics. The College will not tolerate any form of retaliation against any person for bringing charges of discrimination or participating in an investigation.