Vermont Rural Learning Collective Program Director

Vermont Rural Learning Collective Program Director

BASIC FUNCTION

To design, support, administer the Ameri Corps program grant.

• Develop and carry out program goals of the Ameri Corps grant to meet the needs of educational nonprofits in rural Vermont according to Ameri Corps priority areas.
• Serve as lead role in writing grant applications for refunding of the program or other related projects.
• Oversee program, host site, and member data collection towards federal performance measures, and submit Mid and End of Year Progress Reports.
• Submit Slot Conversion Requests as needed.

• Develop and carry out program goals of the Ameri Corps grant to meet the needs of educational nonprofits in rural Vermont according to Ameri Corps priority areas.
• Serve as lead role in writing grant applications for refunding of the program or other related projects.
• Oversee program, host site, and member data collection towards federal performance measures, and submit Mid and End of Year Progress Reports.
• Submit Slot Conversion Requests as needed.

• Oversee and manage the Ameri Corps program budget including: establish budget, monitor and track expenditures, develop and submit regular reports to the college and federal agencies as required, and respond to audits as requested.
• Request, compile, and report on Grantee Cash match and In-Kind. Complete Budget Modification Requests as needed.

• Monitoring and training for VRLC host sites;
  Maintain working relationships with Host Site Supervisors and respond to new prospective sites.
• Administer Sponsorship Application and Slot Commitment process including selecting sites and disbursing MSY/members.
• Lead Annual Site Supervisor Orientation and meetings.

• Provide pre-enrollment Orientation for members. Enrollment in Egrants grant management system;
  Monitoring throughout service (e.g. conducting site visits, administering evaluations);
  Exit process (e.g. conducting exit interviews, collecting portfolios).
• Oversee Background checks compliance as per NSCHC requirements with support of Program Coordinator.
• Design and implement Ameri Corps trainings and events for member and site supervisors in conjunction with the Program Coordinator and other Ameri Corps program staff.
• Provide support for members in areas such as: accessing Ameri Corps healthcare, conflict resolution, mentoring, and life after Ameri Corps. Work with alumni.

• Represent VRLC at VSC meetings, committees, work groups, and initiatives.
• Represent VRLC at monthly Ser Vermont Commission Program Director meetings, and annual regional and national Ameri Corps/CNCS conferences.

Other duties as assigned.

General supervision is received from AVP of Academic Support and Educational Opportunity Programs.

This position supervises the Program Coordinator of VRLC VRLC.

VSC-UP Bargaining Unit

Exempt

Grade 13

Bachelor’s degree in education, counseling, human services, or related field, master’s degree strongly preferred, plus three to four years of related experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Federal grant writing and budget management experience.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite products, including Word and Excel.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Prior participation in a national service program preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle required - position involves in-state travel and occasional attendance at national conferences and training events.

Location:

VTSU Lyndon Campus, Lyndon VT

Compensation:
The budgeted compensation for this position is $45,000-$50,000.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Waiver to Vermont State Colleges
• Tuition Waiver to UVM
  * for dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long Term Disability
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Medical,…