Program Manager, Support for Workforce Training (SWFT) at Parkland College

Program Manager, Support for Workforce Training (SWFT)

This position is a grant-funded, on-campus, full-time, 12-month appointment based in Champaign, Illinois covered by the Professional Support Staff (PSS) Union with an annual salary of $56,763.20.

Application Close Date/Time: Tuesday, November 11th, at 6PM CT

The Program Manager for SWFT is responsible for coordinating the promotion, recruitment, selection, and case management of student participants in SWFT grant-funded programs. The Program Manager must be able to work independently as well as on a team, make sound counseling decisions, and accurately prioritize tasks. This position will work in collaboration with the Director of the Support for Workforce Training to achieve the goals of SWFT programs. The position involves frequent handling of confidential information and records. This position is contingent on the successful renewal of grant funding.

Applicants must submit:

• An online employment application
• Cover letter
• Resume or CV

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate the recruitment and selection of students in eligible programs for participation. 
• Responsible for community outreach and development with potential referral organizations and partners. 
• Coordinate and provide student case management services for SWFT in cooperation with other SWFT staff by tracking student data; providing available resources to address student barriers to success; tracking successes both during and following the program.
• Liaison with faculty and industry professionals to promote student success.
• Manage appropriate program budget items as assigned.
• Assist the Director for SWFT in developing and monitoring the annual program plan and the reporting of program data for quarterly and annual reports. 
• Provide clerical and front office support as needed; handle SWFT related customer service issues; walk-in inquiries; and general program inquiries. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; OR six (6) years related work experience in program management/coordination; OR an equivalent combination of education and related work experience. 
• Case management experience and/or project management experience. 
• Ability to establish, develop, and maintain professional relationships with individuals, employers, and organizations with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated success working with diverse populations to include one of the following first-generation, underrepresented, disabled, or low-income populations. 
• Excellent organizational and management skills to effectively manage multiple constituencies simultaneously and independently.
• Will be meeting and working with students.
• Professional and self-starter, working independently and on a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, can engage effectively with diverse audiences in both large and small group settings. Must be able to produce, edit, and tailor written materials relevant to the role.
• Proficient at using Microsoft applications that include presentation applications, the ability to learn the Parkland student information system, and new software programs and systems as they emerge.
• In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment. This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.
  
  

Robust benefits, including medical insurance with no monthly premiums, dental, life, disability, retirement plans, flexible spending, dependent care, EAP, work/life balance with generous paid time off, and tuition waiver. More information on the benefits package may be found online at our Benefits page.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://www.parkland.edu/careers will not be considered.

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For further information on the application process, please contact Parkland College Human Resources at 217-351-2220.

Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.

Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at 217-351-2220 or by emailing [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer