Manager-Migrant Seasonal Farmworker Program

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Job Title:

Manager-Migrant Seasonal Farm worker Program

Agency:
Technical College System of Georgia

Job Requisition

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $73,000 - $80,000 (COMMENSURATE WITH EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)

Job Description:

The position is open to all applicants that meet the minimum qualifications below. The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) is seeking highly qualified applicants for their full-time Manager of Migrant and Seasonal Farm worker Program position in the Office of Workforce Development. Note – Position requires significant travel based on location as majority of activity is located in South Georgia.

• Facilitate the monitoring of workforce development programs associated with outreach to agricultural workers, specifically, migrant and seasonal farm workers and employers seeking to engage them.
• The Manager will help ensure program compliance with all legislation, policies and procedures, and regulations, working in concert with the leadership team and the Manager of Compliance and Monitoring.
• The Manager will provide oversight and support to Employment Services staff designated as Agricultural Outreach specialists and assist with training and support of all ES staff in the delivery of services to MSFWs and fulfillment of grant objectives and requirements.
• The Manager will coordinate communication with the State Monitor Advocate to ensure agricultural related complaints are fully addressed.

• Ensure Labor exchange services are available to all agricultural employers and job seekers, specifically, migrant and seasonal farm workers, as described in the Wagner-Peyser Act, through active outreach and the provision of services to include:
  Self-service, including virtual services;
• Facilitated self-help service;
• and Staff-assisted service;
• Provide support, technical assistance and oversight to field staff, serving as a SME and resource for navigating issues and concerns.
• Work in concert with leadership to support data collection, compliance, and monitoring activities.
• Coordinate the collection, review and compilation of Daily Activity Logs, and MSFW monthly reports required by and associated with agency and federal reporting.
• Participate in leadership activities, working with colleagues to develop an effective and efficient service delivery model and a culture of excellence in regard to customer service.
• Convene staff meetings and deliver or coordinate the delivery of training as needed to ensure staff are well equipped to deliver services.
• Coordinate with Regional Operations Managers regarding facilities/office needs/concerns for staff and to ensure coordinated delivery of services to MSFW among all ES staff.

Other duties as assigned

Note:

This position will require travel throughout the Agricultural Designated Significant Office areas to provide support and oversight to staff. Additionally, travel to leadership meetings at the TCSG office will be required quarterly and associated travel for professional development, or as pertinent to grant objectives (federal trainings, etc.) will be required.

• A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
  * or* five (5) years of relevant work experience.
• Must be Bilingual/Spanish speaking.

• Knowledge…