Program Coordinator, "Room to Grow" Grant (3698)

at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Information

Working Position Title
 Program Coordinator, "Room to Grow" Grant (3698)
Classification
 Program Coordinator - Custom Classification
Position Number
 00003698
Open Date
 04/10/2024
Close Date
 05/15/2024
Priority Review Date
Employee Class
 Staff
Full-Time/Part Time
 Full-Time
FTE
 1.00
Position Status
 Regular
FLSA
 Exempt
Job code
 5002
Union Representation
 Union
Union Code 
 AFC - AFSCME C, Local #1890
Unit/Department
 P-20 Center
College/Unit
 P20 Initiatives Network
Division
 Outreach Engagemt Regl Dev Dv
Location
 LH 307
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page
 https://www.niu.edu/p20/index.shtml
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Overview
The Room to Grow Grant is funded through the US Department of Education for four years to build partnerships and career pathways in the Highland Community College (HCC) district. This project manager will report to the Director and assist with all aspects of the project, including, but not limited to building partnerships, supporting grant activities, managing logistical needs and maintaining a focus on budget and deliverables. Preference is for the manager to live within the HCC district.
Position Summary
This position will be primarily focused on project management for the Room to Grow Grant, funded through the US Department of Education. Experience in building partnerships across educational institutions that result in 9th-20th grade pathways, coordinated Career Technical Education and community college transfers is needed. Special emphasis will be on increasing awareness of diversity, equity and inclusion needs of students interested in completing postsecondary credentials and degrees.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Room to Grow Project Management
Project manager for the planning, development, and administration of grant deliverables and special projects for Room to Grow.
Includes development, management, and coordination of project.
Including but not limited to event spaces and virtual platforms, Professional Development Hours, stipend issuance, registration processes, data collection, and event resources/supplies.
Development and implementation of priorities and goals; strategic planning; and comprehensive timeline for event categories, tasks, and assignments for professional and support staff.
Logistics management/coordination.
Oversee operations to ensure program goals and objectives are met within timelines and within budget.
Researching and implementing of technology advancements and specifications for the purposes of program growth, communication, task efficiency, budget improvement, and environmentally sustainable practices.
Contract management for external services.
Serve as liaison for inter-departmental and affiliate collaboration to coordinate and manage external support for event needs.
Assist in report development in collaboration with Director and delivery team.
Collect metrics and complete analyses as needed to determine effectiveness.
Complete reports on outcomes and others needed or required.

Program Coordination and Communication
Schedule and facilitate official meetings and trainings pertaining to program functions, while also providing support to Director and team related meetings.
Provide policy and procedural knowledge pertaining to NIU, State, Federal, and Grantor regulations, and accordingly develop and implement the program's "best practices" and processes based on established parameters and deadlines.
Develop, draft, edit, proof, and coordinate multi-source communication for program-related information, reports, and documents.
Oversee and coordinate data collection across program functions.
Facilitate communication between partners.
Website and media management, including assigning and coordinating responsibilities across professional and support staff.
Support all staff in a continuous improvement processes that upgrade methodologies, technologies, and reference materials, producing metrics that establish program accountability.
Supply and resource management and coordination for personnel and grant operations.
Assists in budget development and tracks budget health across multiple funding sources throughout the year.
Supervise student workers, extra-help, and graduate assistants.

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In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.