Moraine Valley Community College · 1 day ago
Career Connections, Youth Program Manager
Blue Island, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$61K/yr - $82K/yr
3+ years expMoraine Valley Community College is seeking a Youth Program Manager to oversee the operations of grant-funded youth programs. The role involves managing program implementation, coordination, and evaluation, while also facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.
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Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate the youth WIOA funded program, including supervision of staff to meet goals of the grant, planning strategies, implementing activities and measuring effectiveness to meet grant goals and objectives
Liaison relationships with Cook County workforce Partnership (CCWP), educational institutions, vocational training programs, employers, supportive service providers and all other internal and external partners
Plans and implements workshops, provides career exploration and coordinates services with other college departments for program participants. Develops employment plans and support participants seeking employment after completing high school as well as assisting participants who pursue post-secondary education
Performs data entry and monthly tracking of grant participants on the Career Connect system. Provides case management services to grant participants, monitoring them while they are enrolled under the grant, and maintaining case notes and other programmatic documentation with timely and accurate reporting of program performance
Completes program forms, maintains client files, and works with CCWP staff to complete exits and provide follow-up services for participants in compliance with grant requirements
Keeps supervisor up to date on program progress and outcomes
Develops and maintains relationships with various community and government agencies to offer supportive services to program participants
Participates as an active member of the division regarding initiatives and contributes to college-wide services and activities
Prepares and administers grant budget in conjunction with CCWP and MVCC staff. Complies with all CCWP and MVCC documentation requests
Attends subdivision, department, and advisory committee meetings when relevant
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum three (3) years of experience with federal grants
Minimum two (2) years' experience with WIOA grant programs (WIOA Youth grant preferred)
Knowledge of grant funding operations and proven success in grant writing, grant budget development/maintenance/management, staff supervision, project management, assessment/testing, and direct student service
Ability to work effectively with Moraine Valley faculty, staff, and administrative personnel and external partners
Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills
Excellent concept development
Exceptional writing and verbal skills
Excellent budget development and tracking skills
Benefits
Paid time off
Tuition discounts for eligible employees and family
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Optional life
Disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Tuition waiver
SURS Retirement plan
Vacation Days
Holidays
Sick Leave
Personal days
Bereavement days
Tax-sheltered annuity plans and others
Company
Moraine Valley Community College
Moraine Valley Community College is a Community Colleage.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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