Partner with the Strategic Workforce Initiatives Lead on growth, innovation, and execution efforts for national priority workforce areas
Manage growth efforts and coordinate projects, partnerships, and responsibilities with Strategic Workforce Initiatives and Development teams
Collaborate on subgrantee selection through GII Request for Proposal competition process
Lead program implementation through on-site consultation, arms-length consultation, web-based training, and other mediums, including regular travel to program sites throughout the US and Canada
Convene and lead meetings with GII team and subgrantees to monitor and report grant programmatic and fiscal progress
Develop and manage budgets and spending plans to ensure funds are spent according to funder requirements
Apply detailed knowledge of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and instructions to guide national subgrantees in grant implementation
Oversee data collection and reporting; prepare progress reports and analysis for GII senior leadership, subgrantees, and funding partners
Ensure successful completion of project deliverables and alignment with quality standards; lead documentation of effective practices for replication and scaling
Develop and deliver informational, promotional, and instructional presentations for learning events and national conferences
Act as primary liaison between GII and national grantees or partners and support the development and growth of funding relationships
Requirements
At least ten years’ experience in workforce development leadership position(s) with increasing responsibility
Minimum of a bachelor's or associate degree in business management, social or human services, public administration, or education; master’s degree preferred
Specific project management, grant management, or consultation training desired
Ten or more years’ experience in project and grant management
Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple demands and projects across multiple sites
Experience managing web-based platforms and creating communications documents
Experience working with data management systems and budgets
Experience creating, implementing, and scaling workforce development programs for people unemployed and underemployed, including people from low-income backgrounds, people that are justice-impacted, and young adults disconnected from education and employment
Experience desired with workforce development programs, postsecondary training, philanthropic funding or other relevant experience in the skilled trades, energy, and tech sectors
Grant management expertise
Strong Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams; experience with Smartsheets or Power BI
Regular travel to program sites throughout the US and Canada
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
project managementgrant managementdata managementbudget managementworkforce development program implementationconsultationprogram evaluationreportingtraining developmentpresentation skills