SNAP Employment & Training Manager - FTT

SNAP Employment & Training Manager - FTT

The SNAP Employment & Training (E&T) Program Manager provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the SNAP E&T Program, GAP Assistance Program, and other assistance programs at Southeast Community College. Reporting to the Dean of Continuing Education, this position is responsible for ensuring program effectiveness, regulatory compliance, fiscal stewardship, and participant success across all program activities.

General Description of Position
- The SNAP E&T Program Manager plays a critical role in advancing economic self-sufficiency for participants by connecting them to education, skills training, industry-recognized credentials, and employment opportunities aligned with Nebraska's workforce priorities. This position also contributes to the development of career pathways, strengthens partnerships with employers and community organizations, and supports continuous program improvement through data analysis and performance evaluation.

This is a full-time, temporary, grant-funded position, funded through March 2027.

Essential Functions
- Strategic Leadership & Program Development, Operational Management, Supervision & Staff Development, Compliance & Fiscal Oversight, Workforce & Community Engagement, Data & Continuous Improvement, Professional Growth, Promote a Culture of Belonging.

Marginal Functions
- Identify grants and supportive internal and external funding avenues and resources to support the SNAP E&T Program. Preparing routine correspondence, meeting agendas, or basic reports, Supporting data entry or documentation when needed, Representing the program at occasional community events, job fairs, or orientations, Delivering presentations to small groups when needed, Providing backup support for workshops or orientations, Assisting with the onboarding or training of new staff, Observing classes or training sessions for quality insight, Supporting special projects within Continuing Education, Assisting with cross-department initiatives, Participating in college committees or task forces, Collaborate with Continuing Education and Academic Programs to identify pathways for students that lead to short-term in-demand careers, Perform other related duties within the division/program as assigned, Perform other College functions and duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

- Knowledge and experience in recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring, supervising, and evaluating staff. Ability to manage and monitor a budget using sound fiscal practices. Knowledge of federal and state workforce programs, including SNAP Employment & Training (E&T) and GAP Assistance Program requirements. Ability to initiate, organize, and direct a group in activities such as budget preparation, needs assessment, new class development, planning committees, budget preparation, and other assigned activities.

Strong program management and organizational skills, including the ability to oversee multiple initiatives simultaneously, with excellent follow-through. Self-starter and team player. Ability to develop and sustain partnerships that support participant success and workforce alignment. Ability to analyze data and use results to improve program effectiveness. Proficient in software applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel) Ability to communicate effectively in writing, in person, and on the phone.

Ability to use basic computer skills. Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds for short distances and move tables, chairs, and media equipment when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in public administration, education, workforce development, or a related field. Minimum of three (3) years of workforce development, adult education, or a related field. Supervisory experience. Demonstrated budget and program management experience.

Desired Qualifications
- Master's Degree in public administration, education, workforce development, or a related field. Administrative-level work experience in higher education, training and development, or program quality improvement or oversight. Experience in project management.

Salary - $57,185 per year

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