Perkins Grant Administrator

2 months ago

Elgin, United States Elgin Community College Full time

About ECC:

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person-students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors-feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college's mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule:

FT M-F 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Rate of Pay:

This position is a grade 14 with a minimum of $53,850 and a mid-point of $71,800. Salary offer will be commensurate with the education/experience, in alignment with the College's compensation philosophy, and the current CBA, if applicable.

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt

Grant Funded:

Yes

Job Summary:

An employee in this classification performs work of moderate difficulty providing oversight of the Perkins Grant at Elgin Community College, ensuring compliance with the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act. Work involves assisting the Dean of Workforce Development and Continuing Education in leading grant initiatives, meeting objectives set by the Illinois Community College Board, and providing feedback on the college's offerings. Direction is received by the assigned manager.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  1. Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year College or university; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  2. Prior experience managing a grant.
  3. Project management skills.
  4. Budget management experience.
  5. Poses excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  6. Excellent oral, written and presentation skills.
  7. Knowledge of career and technical education programs.

Computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access, eNet, Curricunet, and other various accademic and information management operating programs

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Master's degree preferred.

Essential Duties:

  1. Manages and ensures compliance of the grant program realized under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act which supports the community colleges associate in applied science degree programs of study, technical certificates and related student services programs. This includes creation and submission of the annual plan, grant, program of study applications, and all reporting.
  2. Facilitates relevancy and currency of CTE programming with the labor market:
  • Provide data analysis and strategic decision support for Perkins-related activities and programs
  • Research labor market trends and provide strategic suggestions for CTE programs seeking use of Perkins funds or in the completion of Program of Study applications.
  • Serve as a resource to CTE program advisory boards for information.
  • Analyze, synthesize, and communicate information collected from Program of Study advisory committee meetings to inform decisions about new program development and/or updates to existing Programs of Study.
  • Engage both internal and external partners in the development, implementation and evaluation of Perkins related activities and documentation of these activities.
  1. Manages grant budgets and expenditures, monitors grant timelines, and ensures spending targets are being achieved in accordance with college budget timelines. Engages partners in the development of the Perkins Annual Plan and subsequent submission to the Illinois Community College Board.
  2. Serves as the required liaison to the local WIOA One-Stop Board which receives funds from our Perkins allotment. Manages referrals from the one stop to ECC and documents the outcomes.
  3. Provide data analysis and strategic decision support for Perkins grant funded activities.

Other Duties:

  1. Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes days/evenings/weekends as needed by the department.
  1. Perform other job-related duties as assigned which pertain to the job description.

Physical Demands:

Sedentary (up to 10 lbs occasionally, sitting most of the time)

Visual Acuity:

Close visual acuity (e.g. computer, assembly)

Work Environment:

Moderate noise

Environmental Conditions:

Typical office or administrative

Current SSECCA Union Member Information:

The initial posting date for this position is 04/25/2024 Elgin Community College Support Staff Association (SSECCA) members that apply by 05/02/2024 and meet the posted minimum qualifications will receive full consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.

In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College's EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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