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Project Dir, CAP
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Position Number: 5199696
Location: Orlando, FL
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Project Dir, CAP

Position Number: SE1996.00000
Job Type: Staff
FT/PT: Full Time
Employee Class Description: Staff exempt

General Position Description:
Responsible for providing leadership to the Florida Department of Education Workforce Development Capitalization Incentive Grant (CAP) from project inception to completion, including the creation of project plans, management of the budget, hiring and supervision of personnel, allocation of resources, communication of the project objectives, implementation of activities, and evaluation of grant outcomes. Ensures all project requirements are met by key grant personnel in accordance with federal and state regulations within time and budget constraints. Develops strategic plans in alignment with project objectives and college goals for successful execution and delivery.

Grade: 1625
Exemption Status: Exempt
Posting Number: S2452P
Primary Work Location:
If multiple locations, what are the other locations:
Proposed Work Schedule (please note hours subject to change based on business needs): Monday - Friday: 9AM to 5 PM. Some evening and weekends may be required based on business needs.
Number of Vacancies: 1
Posting Start Date: 04/22/2024
Posting End Date: 5/6/2024
Open Until Filled: No
Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded Details): This is a grant-funded position that has an anticipated end date of June 30, 2026.
Salary Range: $55,979 - $79,770 Per Year

Essential Job Functions:

1. Directs and provides oversight for the planning and implementation of all grant activities including outreach to high schools and technical school centers; monitors activities to ensure that all objectives are met in accordance with established timelines.

2. Partners with the Dean and other subject matter experts to develop, manage, and implement program infrastructure for two dual enrollment pathways for Semiconductor and Laser and Photonic college credit certificates. Oversees the curriculum approval process in collaboration with other college leadership.

3. Guides and leads the grant project team to continuously review, plan, and assess the needs of the project; ensures quality control measures are in place with appropriate follow up as needed to assure successful project outcomes. Plans, organizes, and conducts meetings with strategic partners and other college leadership.

4. Utilizes data to make informed decisions; identifies potential problems, develops solutions, and modifies plan as needed to keep project on track. Escalates to college leadership when required.
5. Manages the grant program budget in collaboration with the appropriate Accountable Administrator and the Grants Accounting Office.

5. Manages the grant program budget in collaboration with the appropriate Accountable Administrator and the Grants Accounting Office.

6. Ensures the completion of required reports and training for key grant personnel, overseeing project evaluation to ensure compliance with grant requirements.

7. Establishes and maintains effective communication channels and procedures to ensure that the operation of the project remains in alignment with the colleges strategic impact plan.

8. Collaborates with marketing to develop communication plans and strategies to promote the program.

9. Remains thoroughly informed of college policies and procedures to ensure that all external assistance, consultants, and other contractual purchases are operating and executed in total compliance throughout the period of performance.

10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Education:
Bachelors Degree from a regionally accredited institution, or any equivalent combination of related education, training, and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Field of Study:

Other Required Qualifications:
Four (4) years of relevant experience in program management and/or program development; and leading others.

Required License/Certification:

Preferred Education & Field of Study:

Preferred Type of Experience:
Experience working with grants.

Preferred Licenses/Certification:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to manage multiple projects and assignments, meet deadlines, and organize work.

Ability to use critical thinking in assessing situations and making sound decisions.

Ability to manage and utilize resources and data effectively to identify potential issues, develop
solutions, and adapt as needed to ensure successful project execution and delivery.

Skill in effectively communicating interpersonally, orally, and in writing.

Ability to partner with others across the college and externally to exchange information and collaborate on projects.

Knowledge of workforce and academic programs.

Ability to collect, organize, synthesize, and present information in a meaningful manner.

Skill in project and team leadership and management. Ability to both effectively lead and participate in collaborative project teams.

General Working Conditions:
This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.

The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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