Program Manager, Work Based Learning
Department: Programs & Initiatives
Status: Full-Time Exempt
Reports to: Director, Programs & Initiatives
Location: Hybrid/Washington, DC or Remote
Date Posted: April 24, 2024
Basic Functions
- Spearhead initiatives to expand work-based learning and apprenticeship programs
- Serve as a content expert; provide technical assistance and guidance on programs
- Provide oversight and project management for work-based learning initiatives
Responsibilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert, leverage knowledge of workforce development strategies to inform, design, and implement programming
- Contribute to content development for materials highlighting best practices and innovation
- Lead efforts to continuously improve program effectiveness by staying informed about relevant trends, best practices, and innovations and integrating relevant insights into program design and delivery
- Provide program management for work-based learning and related programs
- Manage project timelines, prepare and manage contracts, subcontracts, and other requirements for multiple programs concurrently
- Provide technical assistance and support
- Ensure ongoing monitoring and reporting on federal and foundation grants
- Foster strong collaboration and effective communication with partner organizations
- Coordinate the content development, organize logistics, and conduct external presentations
- Design sub-award agreements, monitor performance, and document major deliverables
- Plan and facilitate partner meetings and participants sessions
- Collaborate with the Director of Programs and Initiatives on program oversight
- Work with strategic partners to refine key performance indicators and identify sources and data collection methods for both qualitative and quantitative measures
- Monitor project budgets
- Coordinate technical assistance efforts within the program team for multiple projects
- Serve as a representative of NAWB with members and external stakeholders
Requirements and Skills
- A proven track record of 5-7 years in program management or grants and contracts administration
- Experience with providing technical assistance and coaching, stakeholder engagement, and/or project tracking and reporting
- Knowledge of work-based learning models, including career pathways and the development and implementation of apprenticeship programs
- Preferred knowledge of workforce development boards, their structure, and community impact
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
- Must be highly motivated and team-oriented
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
- Ability to travel
Compensation
Salary range is $72,000 - $82,000 and is commensurate with experience. The package includes full benefits, such as healthcare, disability, dental, vision, and a 401(k).
This position is grant funded. Its continuance is dependent on funding availability after current grant expiration.
Application Process
Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume via email to
nawb@nawb.org. The subject heading should read “Program Manager: Work Based Learning.” A limited number of applicants will be selected for interviews; names of references will be required from finalists following initial interviews.
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Program Specialist
Department:
Programs & Initiatives
Status: Full-Time Exempt
Reports to:
Director, Programs & Initiatives
Location:
Hybrid/Washington, DC or Remote
Date Posted: March 23, 2024
Basic Functions
- Provide project management to high-priority initiatives across multiple programs
- Collaborate with staff to assess and enhance work operations, procedures, and systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness
- Assist program managers in developing budgets, schedules, and strategies to ensure successful project outcomes
Responsibilities
- Provide project management and support for programs and initiatives
- Assist Program and Initiatives Team in developing project timelines, contracts, subcontracts, and other requirements for multiple programs concurrently
- Collaborate with Program Managers to develop budgets and schedules
- Analyze programs and procedures, and make recommendations to optimize them, including drafting new or revised policies and procedures
- Organize logistics for internal and external meetings
- Assist with coordination and development of content
- Support the development of resources and tools; prepare drafts as needed
- Organize and prepare materials for meetings, training sessions, and conferences
- Support ongoing monitoring and reporting on federal and foundation grants
- Assist in monitoring performance, reporting, and tracking to monitor progress towards program initiatives and major deliverables under grants
- Contribute to the development of reports and documents for internal staff, funders, and external partners
- Provide technical assistance and support for implementing performance management tools to achieve initiative goals
- Support relationship building and stakeholder engagement with program partners and NAWB Members
- Communicate program objectives, progress, and outcomes to stakeholders through various channels
- Respond to inquiries about programs and initiatives
Requirements and Skills
- Minimum of 3 years of grants management or project management experience
- Workforce/economic development/education experience preferred
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet strict deadlines
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Must be highly motivated and team-oriented
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
Compensation
The salary range is $55,000 - $65,000 and is commensurate with experience. The package includes full benefits, such as healthcare, disability, dental, vision, and a 401(k). This position is grant funded. Its continuance is dependent on funding availability after the current grant expiration.
Application Process
Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and resume via email to nawb@nawb.org. The subject heading should read “Program Specialist.” A limited number of applicants will be selected for interviews; names of references will be required from finalists following initial interviews.