Temporary Interim University Program Manager III- StepsGrowth
Listed on 2026-03-10
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager
Position Title
Temporary Interim University Program Manager III - Steps4
Growth
Steps4
Growth is a coalition of industry, labor, education, government, and community leaders who create and expand access to work-based education programs for people to earn money and academic credit while they explore, prepare for, and launch into careers. We believe all students in NC deserve a future of purpose and prosperity and the support necessary to achieve it. That is why we build opportunities that launch every NC student into post‑secondary pathways and careers in NC's clean‑energy sectors and occupations.
By weaving real‑world work experiences into education, every student is supported by a comprehensive system of career‑connected learning and NC is a state where every student can learn, work, and thrive.
The Interim University Program Manager III for Steps4
Growth will work directly for the S4G PI to expand career opportunities for more Americans to reach their full potential and secure good‑paying jobs while producing a skilled workforce. The University Program Manager III for Steps4
Growth will be charged with managing operational efficiency aspects of the S4G award and be responsible for ensuring various components of the grant are accomplished. This position will serve as the key operational interface between S4G, the system lead entity interfacing with EDA, and S4G BBO leaders, and horizontal thrust leaders. BBO partners will be engaging and mobilizing industry, education, community‑based, and other groups who build pathways into great jobs to accomplish the goals of the grant.
The position will be deeply engaged in both strategy and implementation with S4G while also ensuring performance and compliance are met with the federal grant. This position will work collaboratively with numerous external partners to measure progress, manage and ensure that all federal deadlines are met, coordinate federal reports, and oversee the performance of sub‑awardees and contracted partners.
Growth will be the main point of contact for the project, lead the collaboration with partners and subawardees, and coordinate the activities of the internal and external advisory boards.
Growth through participation in activities relevant to the project and ensures a current and informative portfolio of information flow to all stakeholders (e.g., website, press releases, regular announcements and updates via Listservs, social media, etc.).
- Developing and regularly updating project plans and/or project activities (including timeline, process, etc.) to manage all components of the grant.
- Engaging regularly with local/regional leaders/stakeholders from industry, labor, education, and others throughout the state to inform the work and determine the extent to which a measurable impact has been made on jobseekers and employers.
- Contributing to reports summarizing project/program outcomes as required by the EDA.
- Developing presentations, policy briefs, and other content to guide discussions with external stakeholders,…
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