Manager, Clean Jobs Initiatives

Position Title: Manager, Clean Jobs Initiatives

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Manager, Clean Jobs Initiatives
STATUS: Full time, grant-funded
DEPARTMENT: Workforce Development
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
UNION: Non-Union
REPORTS TO: Director, Workforce Development
PLACEMENT: Professional Staff, Grade S11
MINIMUM PAY RATE: $68,235.00 annually Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position has responsibilities for meeting grant guidelines and performance measures under the Climate & Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunities (DCEO). Plans and coordinates programs so that the institutional goals and objectives and requirements of state laws and regulations are met and contracted services provided. Networks with other employment and training service providers, business and local development groups and professional organizations. Prepares various reports to provide narrative and statistical data. Write grant proposals and implement training programs. Requires entrepreneurial skills, flexibility, evening hours and some weekend work as well as local travel to class and employment sites throughout the region.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Develop training proposals; define deliverables and their cost; secure approval of training for cost reimbursement; make presentations to company representatives.
2. Write grant proposals and analyze, evaluate and report statistical course data and student outcomes. Participate in grant-writing and grant- proposal development with outside organizations to facilitate project development, grant application, and proposal submission.
3. Seek out supplemental sources of funding; monitor activities for adherence to regulations and procedures.
4. Effectively lead a team to achieve goals and meet grant guidelines.
5. Uphold core values of diversity, inclusion, accessibility and equity to develop a program which supports policies and practices which considers the unique background and experiences of program participants.
6. Develop and maintain relationships with partnering colleges, local economic and community development groups, chamber of commerce, units of government, business, labor, and community-based organizations, etc. to enhance partnerships. Network with local and national organizations to improve and promote programs and services; Manage marketing, recruitment, and outreach initiatives.
7. Develop policies, guidelines, and systems to ensure an effective operation of the grants process.
8. Supervise internal staff; develop individual training plans for new hires; monitor adherence to plan; take corrective actions to ensure job retention.
9. Manage the human resources development; provide content area expertise in the hiring of program coordinators and instructors; coordinate logistics of related soft skills workshops and classroom instruction; design and implement advertising strategies.
10. Prepare periodic performance reports and submit in the manner required by DCEO. Review periodic financial reports to verify accuracy.
11. Serve as the liaison with job placement service providers. Network and consult with other employment and training service providers on hiring job training graduates.
12. Monitor budget and expenditures; recommend budget allocations.
13. Participate in achieving departmental and college goals and objectives.
14. Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor degree in training and development, vocational assessment, counseling, education, social work or related field.
2. Three (3) years of work experience in training and development, and/or adult learning principles with broad knowledge of curriculum, instruction and course content construction, continuing education, instructional design, or related.
3. Advanced knowledge of assessment tools, workforce development and preparation strategies, marketing and recruitment, training program delivery, academic and career advising, and course registration.
4. Advanced knowledge of federal programs in this area, along with grant writing and monitoring skills.
5. Excellent interpersonal, communication, time and project management and organizational skills.
6. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
7. Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
1. Master's degree.
2. Management experience in career planning, job search/placement services, vocational education, adult learning principles, and multiple population groups.
3. Advanced technological skills to implement delivery of services and adhere to all management information systems and record keeping requirements.
4. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
5. Demonstrated multicultural competence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1. Normal office physical demands.
2. Ability to travel between campus locations and to and from community events.
3. Ability to travel in state and nationally.

WORKING CONDITIONS
1. Duties are performed indoors in the usual office environment.

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Union (If Applicable):

Scheduled Hours:

40