Program Manager II | Montgomery College
Location
Rockville, MD | United States
Job description
Job Description
Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, has an immediate need for a Full-time, Program Manager II Gudelsky Institute for Technical Education The work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm and some weekends. This is a Non-Bargaining, Exempt, Grade 31 position. Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, diversity, and inclusiveness. This position is currently eligible for telework 1 day a week. This eligibility is subject to change based on the needs of the unit.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Identify workforce needs and establish and maintain community partnerships to provide service and resources.
- Support apprenticeship programs and serve as a primary point of contact for employers and clients.
- Assist apprentices with program enrollment, conduct orientation for apprentices, and provide support for apprenticeship instructors.
- Schedule, assign, delegate, inspect and review work of assigned staff to ensure work is performed according to established standards.
- Provide support for courses in welding and computer repair/A+ Certification technician preparation. This includes purchasing lab equipment and supplies, course content, course and curriculum development, evaluate and order texts and software, scheduling/pricing courses, and assigning classrooms, instructor recruitment, training and evaluation.
- Marketing: Includes interacting with the public to clarify training alternatives, outreach and giving tours of the Gudelsky Institute and answering queries via phone/email.
- Evaluate courses/instructors/facilities/equipment. Investigate and resolve students and/or faculty requests or concerns.
- Conduct performance evaluations, formal and informal coaching and recommend disciplinary action.
- Conduct instructor recruitment/interviewing and make recommendations to hire; generate contract letters. Identify, develop and recommend professional development needs/opportunities and coordinate/conduct training.
- Price programs and negotiate contracts; submit program projections for annual budget.
- Meet with representatives of County businesses and organizations to assess needs, plan training, negotiate contracts and develop/maintain association and/or relationship.
- Represent WDCE and the Gudelsky Institute on the college-wide Commencement Committee, and the Commencement Sub-Committee chair meetings.
- Develop new customized training classes for external partners.
- Participate and attend apprenticeship Program Advisor Committee (PAC) meetings.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in education, educational technology, computer science, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, certification and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.
- Five years of related experience including three years of program management/development experience.
- Training in communications, marketing, program management, leadership, writing, public speaking, project management, instructional design and/or teaching strategies.
- Knowledge of workforce development programs, management, best practices and emerging trends.
- Excellent leadership, presentation, organization and customer service skills, as well as the ability to lead, instruct, train, guide and motivate others.
- Knowledge of existing computing platforms used in business that are appropriate for the delivery of instruction in and outside of the classroom.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, project management software, familiarity with computer hardware and peripheral devices.
- Strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to balance the demands of educational programming with financial needs and goals.
- This position requires knowledge in industrial safety and health, expertise in various types of education (academic, industrial, or vocational), expertise in at least one of the following areas-machining, welding, computer repair, ability to communicate orally and verbally and get along with a wide spectrum of personalities (this is probably the most important quality), and a good knowledge of standard accounting/procurement practices.
- Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship .
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree is preferred
- Expertise in running a small technical business preferred.
Hiring Range $76,679 to $99,671 annually. Initial salary placement is based on candidate experience and internal equity. Please include a complete resume including all relevant and related work experience.
Application Process:
As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:
Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).
For international degrees, you must provide US degree equivalency verified by a nationally recognized credential evaluation service.
Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery Collage and may have earn ings restrictions, per state law.
Our benefits package includes: generous paid vacation, sick, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.
If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or [email protected] . We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.
Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.
Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.
Closing Date
Friday, March 15, 2024
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