Program Manager, Shipyard Workforce Development and Training

Position Description
Hudson County Community College

Program Manager, Shipyard Workforce Development and Training

Continuing Education and Workforce Development

Jersey City, New Jersey

Salary Grade 113

Full-time; 9-Month Grant-funded Position

“Hudson is Home” is about our people. Hudson County Community College truly cares about our faculty, staff, students and community. At HCCC, you will be respected, supported, and valued. Our caring, collaborative, and diverse culture is what defines us and together we can and will achieve our dreams.

Our Perks: HCCC provides full-time employees with a strong, comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plans, and up to $9,000 per year invested in your professional development. Additionally, we offer employee assistance programs, flexible spending accounts, flexible hybrid schedules (depending on the position), employee discount marketplace, auto and home insurance discounts and more.

About This Role
The School of Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD) is an exciting and entrepreneurial office within the College which offers a wide variety of non-credit classes, courses, seminars and training sessions for the community. These offerings are focused on revitalizing careers, upgrading skills and credentials, growing businesses and pursuing pastimes and passions. Hudson for Business (HFB) is the area leader in developing and delivering educational classes and programs for Hudson County’s businesses, organizations and individuals. Join a winning team focused on serving the educational training needs of the Hudson County workforce and business community.

This position is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to manage a large-scale program with high visibility in the College community. The program will have a tremendous impact and deliver outcomes for students and residents of New Jersey. The Program Manager will be responsible for developing new processes, forming partnerships, and delivering for a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. The Program Manager will be expected to meet performance measures and deliverables in accordance with funder regulations, program requirements, and Hudson County Community College policies and procedures. The Program Manager will direct and oversee all aspects of program implementation, including managing overall grant efforts, optimizing grant outcomes, preparing project plans and reports, ensuring compliance with grant regulations, and building a record of success.

Summary of Duties
What You’ll Do:

Manage program daily operations in coordination with external and internal stakeholders to achieve program goals.

Manage the program deliverables, based on the funder guidelines.

Plan program from start to finish, including identifying processes, deadlines, and milestones.

Identify and implement best practices.

Manage workforce development training program including employer outreach, instructor recruitment, and student enrollment.

Oversee internal HCCC deliverables working with several offices within the College, including Academic Affairs, Student Services, Procurement, and Finance.

Document program processes and outcomes for reporting and presentation.

Develop and approve operational budgets.

Work with all internal offices and external partners to communicate the goals and outcomes of the project.

Administer project budget according to regulations and College policies and procedures, including predictive budget analysis, efficient resource allocations, and balancing tasks within the project scope.

Develop, implement, and manage internal project processes to ensure compliance with College and grant and procurement rules and regulations (eligibility, purchasing, equipment inventory, closing documents, external contract vendors).

Lead and host Program Committee meetings.

Develop and document internal program processes.

Evaluate performance measures and deliverables on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.

Prepare and submit all monthly, quarterly, and annual reports required by the funder by posted deadlines.

Supervise the Student Success Coach assigned to the program.

Work with grant accountant to ensure financial compliance and budget monitoring.

Maintain all grant records to the standard of being audit-ready.

Work with the college community, instructors, and key personnel to keep the program on track and meeting its deliverables.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
What You’ll Need:

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree

required in any industry/field.

5 Years of Experience : related work experience in grant management/administration, budgeting/fiscal management, and/or program management. Experience in higher education especially regarding issues related to student supports, persistence and completion, workforce development, low-income, and first-generation college populations.

Competencies and Skills

Technology Skills:

The department relies on technology to scale its efforts. We want individuals skilled in AI, database management, spreadsheets, video conferencing, email management, word processing, electronic presentations, and preferred knowledge of Salesforce.

Engagement Skills:

Ability to build and maintain relationships and partnerships; customer service and marketing skills; attention to detail and ability to write well impact engagement.

Flexibility:

Ability to thrive in environments that change and adapt to evolving needs of internal and external constituents, community and labor market changes.

Strategic Thinking:

Commitment to continuous improvement, thoughtful analysis of program challenges, idea contribution, vision setting, and goal alignment with the college’s growth.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of state, federal, and local funding guidelines and a reputation for ethics and integrity. Also include: Excellent organizational, problem-solving, leadership, and interpersonal skills; high initiative and independent problem-solving; sound judgment and ability to handle confidential information; authentic passion for Hudson County Community College’s mission; bi-lingual preferred (Spanish / Arabic); driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Note: The phrase about duties not described and College rights to revise description is kept only to the extent it is part of the original context; in a final public posting this may be trimmed to focus on responsibilities, qualifications, and compliance expectations.

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