Program Manager – Strengthening Community Colleges – MI Technology Career Pathways Grant

This position is responsible for successfully administering and ensuring compliance with the required outcomes of the Department of Labor’s Strengthening Community Colleges (SCC) – Round 4 Grant. This position serves as a liaison with west Michigan community colleges, employers, community partners, and internal college departments and teams.

This is a grant funded position through 04/30/2028

Position Number: 1210
Requisition Number:
Department
:
Workforce Training
Employee Group
: PMA
Schedule
: 40 hours per week/52 weeks (Flexible work schedule, when necessary, which may include evenings or weekends.)
Compensation
: AM1 $ 58,529 yearly
Benefits
:
Full Time
Reports to
:
Dean, School of Workforce Training
Posting Opens
: 9/29/2026
Posting Closes
: 10/13/2026

• Provide management and oversight of the U.S. Department of Labor’s SSC4-Michigan Technology Career Pathways Coalition activities.
• Perform budget control officer (BCO) duties for the grant, budget monitoring, expense tracking, purchasing, payroll review and budget modifications.
• Ensure compliance with USDOL grant rules.
• Provide administrative oversight and direct supervision of grant project staff.
• Monitor grant account tracking, purchasing activity, budget modifications, and payroll to ensure compliance with grants and College rules.
• Work collaboratively with coalition partners, employers, community organizations and internal college faculty and staff to identify roles and assure clear communication, cooperation and accomplish of grant goals (outcomes).
• Establish internal systems to facilitate the day-to-day work and create accountability.
• Prepare reports internally, for the partnership, and for the Department of Labor:
• Monthly to track day-to-day operations
• Quarterly to track progress on goals/objectives with attention to successes, barriers and corrective action.
• Yearly to summarize goals, objectives and activities.
• Train and equip new and ongoing staff on policy and procedures and provide for staff evaluations.
• Serve as liaison with College faculty and staff to ensure connection to department and College Action Projects that relate to the grant outcomes.
• In collaboration with staff, provide periodic reviews of internal systems to assure accurate and timely work.
• Prepare for and participate in multiple yearly GRCC, state and federal audits and monitor visits.
• Respond to customer inquiries and complaints.
• Regular attendance during normal scheduled hours is required. Being present is essential for serving customers and performing the essential functions of this position.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s preferred.

• 3-5 years’ experience in technology, business, education, and/or workforce development.
• Experience working with state and/or federal grants.
• Knowledge and understanding of higher education organizational structures, policies and procedures preferred.

• Interpersonal
  - Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Proven communication and organizational skills that relate to customer/employee management.
• Project Management
  - Proven project management and administrative skills. Proven work experience in development of internal processes and procedures.
• Communication
  - Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Technical
  - Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, experience with People Soft and/or Department of Labor Reporting Data systems desirable.

• Ability to lift 10 lbs or more.
• Stand for 30-45 minutes at a time.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships and to effectively work as a…