Grant Project Manager (Grant Funded)

Compensation: $53,707.34 Closed: Aug 16, 2017

Openings: 1 PeopleSoft ID: 10778 Formal review of applications begins: Jul 16, 2017

Department: College of Computer and Information Technology Location: EpiCenter

Key Position Information:
SPC is seeking resumes from qualified candidates to support the role of Grant Project Manager under the grant funded Tampa Bay New Skills at Work Program (TB-NSAW). The purpose of TB-NSAW is to leverage corporate resources, expertise, and global reach to help inform and accelerate efforts to support demand-driven skills training for adults and expand skillsbased education for youth. The program will broaden capacity by developing a region-wide, IT-focused ecosystem that aligns with national sector strategies to grow meaningful academic and career pathways to skilled employment.

Specifically, TB-NSAW will establish an infrastructure of supports and tools that enhance existing strategies, including targeted stakeholder convening and development of a multi-faceted communication website and engagement map, linking and engaging industry, education, and students to trainings and jobs. TB-NSAW will also expand on the Exploratory Labs model and offer multiple networking opportunities with employers to ensure motivated and skilled IT students find gainful employment locally. The program will serve an estimated 600 students and 100 employers over the one-year grant. By implementing these strategies, TB-NSAW will have a long-term impact over time by closing the technology skills gap, meeting employer satisfaction demands, and improving student engagement and success.

This program is funded for one year beginning in July 2017, with the potential of funding in future years.

Position Key Performance Information:

• Oversees St. Petersburg College's JP Morgan Chase Tampa Bay New Skills at Work statement of work, $250,000 budget, and deliverables.
• Serve as liaison between industry, training, employers, and students.
• Conducts needs assessments with industry and communities.
• Ensures high quality training to diverse audiences.
• Coordinates and administers agreements with employers/partners.
• Conducts follow-up efforts with training provider, employers, and participants for valuable feedback as to program process and satisfaction levels.
• Oversees the St. Petersburg College JP Morgan Chase Tampa Bay New Skills at Work Career Outreach Specialist
• Maintains regular weekly office hours at St. Petersburg College EpiCenter reporting to the Dean of the College of Computer and Information Technology

Position Summary:
The classification is responsible for managing the operations and activities of an assigned grant and supervising program support staff.

Typical Essential Duties

• Communicates with SPC development officers, administrators and faculty about expenses and deliverables for grant specific programs;
• Cultivates internal and external relationships and partnerships;
• Plans, coordinates and monitors grant funded programs and/or activities;
• Manages the grant budget;
• Responsible for monitoring compliance with grant guidelines;
• Coordinates efforts with fiscal agents and sub-recipients of grants;
• Maintains documentation of grant activities;
• Tracks grant funded resource equipment, materials and publications;
• Supervises professional and/or clerical staff;
• Ensures high quality training opportunities to diverse audiences;
• Prepares programmatic and financial reports.

Incumbents plan, coordinate and monitor grant funded programs and/or activities. Responsibilities may include evaluating grant opportunities; developing project plans, timelines and budgets; marketing grant programs; monitoring compliance with grant guidelines; coordinating efforts with fiscal agents and sub-recipients of grants; maintaining documentation of grant activities; supervising professional and/or clerical staff; and preparing operational and financial reports.

Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a related field to assigned area. Master's degree preferred.

Experience:

Three (3) years in a field related to the program in college or industry.

* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of industry sectors, clients and cultural diversity, and a working knowledge of trends in the target industries under the grant
• Grant management principles and practices;
• Project management principles;
• Principles of supervision, organization, and administration;
• Resource development practices;
• Funding agencies;
• Report writing techniques;
• Funding agencies;
• Community networking principles and practices;
• Research Methods;
• Fiscal management principles;
• Strategic planning principles;
• Presentation skills;
• Diverse populations and cultures;
• Computers and related software applications.

Skills:

• Managing and evaluating the work of staff;
• Planning and developing programs;
• Prioritizing and assigning work;
• Providing customer service;
• Managing grant-funded projects;
• Interpreting complex grant guidelines;
• Evaluating programs and/or projects;
• Managing budgets;
• Coordinating granting efforts;
• Preparing operational reports;
• Applying and monitoring compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations;
• Using a computer and related software applications;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Physical:

• Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
• Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Responsibilities:

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Potential Frequency



1. Coordinates assigned program and/or service, ensuring alignment with overall goals, policies and procedures. Coordinates department functions and/or services which may include implementing new initiatives to address student needs; managing admission, registration and graduation process; developing, monitoring and refining outcome metrics.

Daily

30%



2. Develops, manages, and communicates resources through program promotions, class presentations, training sessions, and faculty and community partnerships.

Daily

20%



3. Develops and maintains internal and external relationships; participates in a variety of meetings, committees, task forces, and/or other related groups to communicate information regarding services, programs, areas of opportunity, and/or other information; represents program on committees, advocacy groups, and/or other related groups.

Daily

20%



4. Researches and analyzes a variety of data and information, including student database information; summarize findings in reports.

Daily

10%



5. May monitor and administer a budget by submitting justifications for budget items, and monitoring program expenditures with grants accounting.

Daily

10%



6. May supervise staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.

Daily

10%



7. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

As Required