Project Coordinator, WDC- Defense Pipeline Grant
Full Time
Evendale, OH
$55,000 a year
Posted
Job description
Project Coordinator, WDC- Defense Pipeline
Grant
Overview:
Located at the Evendale campus, this division serves local businesses and individual students in developing industry-relevant skills for today’s changing workplace. As a separate profit center, the WDC supports the college mission by offering custom, fast-paced programs that help people gain skills quickly, and set them up for future professional and academic success.
The Project Coordinator reports to the Project Manager, WDC- Defense Pipeline Grant and will serve to advance the targeted outcomes related to the US Department of Defense –Increasing the Pipeline grant. This grant is part of a consortium led by Lorain Community College. Cincinnati State is one of five community colleges across the State of Ohio who have been awarded funds to increase the qualified workforce in advanced manufacturing.
The primary responsibilities of this position are to facilitate the implementation of FlexFactor (an innovative project management curriculum developed by NextFlex) in local school districts in Hamilton and Butler Counties, assist in the data collection and pre and post analysis of FlexFactor, develop and retain relationships with industry partners, develop and implement strategies for students to matriculate into advanced manufacturing programming offered through Cincinnati State, formalize the ecosystem of Flexfactor stakeholders, and contribute to the reporting requirements of the grant.
In keeping with the College's mission to provide industry-relevant workforce training, Cincinnati State anticipates participation in the US Department of Defense – Increasing the Pipeline grant will enhance the skill capacity of the region, and position Cincinnati State as a leading resource for technical training to support the manufacturing technologies of the future. This position will have contact with Workforce Development staff and administrators, the admissions staff, students, businesses, industry, professional organizations, educational partners, and community resources.
This position is grant funded through June 30, 2024 with the possibility of a grant extension.
Essential Duties:
- Support project management for the deployment and reporting of the Defense Workforce Pipeline grant with guidance from Cincinnati State’s finance department and under the direction of Lorain Community College
- Facilitate the delivery of the FlexFactor program including the start-up of new programs, retention of programs, and corporate and college visits
- Contribute to event management activities supporting major special events in promotion of the DoD-Increasing the Pipeline grant
- Provide internal guidance for business advisory groups related to advanced manufacturing at the Workforce Development Center
- Contribute to financial reporting and documentation related to the expenditure of the grant award and college funds supporting the project
- Work collaboratively to follow FlexFactor students and develop communication/marketing strategies for them to matriculate to Cincinnati State in advanced manufacturing/maintenance fields.
- Assist in developing and producing reports on grant activities and outcomes
- Prepare presentations, reports, spreadsheets, meeting minutes, and other business information, with accuracy
- Manage multiple projects and priorities, and use discretion in interaction with all individuals – internally and externally
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree required
- Minimum of two years working directly with school district administrators and teachers (Ohio Technical Centers or K-12)
- Minimum of one year experience in event management
- Strong organizational skills and an exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to balance workload under short deadlines and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated competency in Microsoft Office: Advanced proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, functional proficiency in Access
- Internet proficiency and strong oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, pay attention to detail, maintain confidentiality and meet deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Project Management Professional (PMP or CPM) Certification
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in event management
Desired Competencies:
- Excellent customer service skills in problem solving, analytical, decision-making, project management skills, and time management.
- Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate/interact effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population to provide a good impression of the College.
- Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, work independently, and be a team player, pay attention to detail, maintain confidentiality, and meet project deadlines.
- Possess the ability to be innovative with demonstrated commitment to organizational effectiveness.
- Ability and willingness to work with customers, faculty and students of various abilities and
diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrated sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.
- Ability to work under fast-paced and changing conditions.
Key Performance Indicators (KPI):
In order to provide clear expectations and promote the Project Managers success, several performance measures have been established. The indicators and the measurements used to evaluate them include the following:
- Successful Execution of DoD- Increase Pipeline Grant
- Expansion and Retention of Technical Advisory Committee Members
- Accuracy
- Timeliness
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift/move packages (up to 25 lbs.) on an intermittent bas
Details
Reports To: Project Manager, WDC- Defense Pipeline
Position Grade: Unclassified Administration
Compensation: $55,000
Excellent Benefits
Candidates selected for fulltime positions are eligible for our benefit package that includes excellent medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance benefits with minimal out of pocket payments and contribution rates, immediate accrual of vacation, sick and personal leave.
Equal Opportunity Employer- Committed to Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, as well as its individual academic divisions, is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities and programs, including employment and promotion. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical disabilities, veteran or marital status.
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