POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
EXTENDED TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Program Manager
Program Manager, Workforce
Development
Exempt
CATEGORY:
Professional
GRADE:
D
JOB SUMMARY: Manage the day to day operations of a program in the area in which the job is
assigned. Plan, organize, and develop goals and procedures for the program/section. Represent the
program/section with administrators, outside agencies, and others on relevant matters. Supervise
subordinate staff.
1. Initiate and implement the program's planning and development by
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
40%
2. Supervise the daily activities of assigned staff. Evaluate staff and provide
30%
3. Establish
and
maintain
partnerships
with
community
businesses/organizations, local Workforce Board, educational institutions,
and other entities to support and market Workforce Development
Programs. Conduct professional presentations at local seminars,
conferences, and meetings.
15%
4. Manage budgets by monitoring expenditures to ensure compliance with
10%
5. Perform other duties as assigned.
5%
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
staffing, scheduling, training, marketing, and evaluating student services.
Monitor and evaluate the program outcomes in accordance with the grant
guidelines,
EPCC
policies,
procedures,
vision,
and
mission.
Maintain student databases, records, and prepare required reports.
Oversee intake and assessment of students in the program.
guidance
concerning
personal/professional
development.
Coordinate the instructional activities of faculty assigned by organizing inservice training programs, planning, and instituting curriculum as needed.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of instructional delivery and
teaching methods.
allotted funds.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Director of the program and/or grant.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide direct supervision of staff assigned.
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES: Budget assigned to the program and/or grant.
Revised: 3/24/09
Effective: 12/12/06
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ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree.
EXPERIENCE: Five (5) years experience.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, teambuilding and leadership skills.
Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization including
faculty and administration.
• Demonstrated supervisory skills and ability to manage multiple projects
simultaneously.
• Experience working with a diverse student population having sensitivity to
cultural issues.
• Experience working with policies, procedures and budgets desirable.
2. Equipment Used: Personal Computer and other equipment associated with an
office environment.
3. Software Used: A variety of spreadsheet, word-processing, database, e-mail, and
presentation software.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Duties require little physical effort in work with light (up to 10lbs), easy to handle
materials. Duties performed causes light fatigue of eyes, fingers, or other faculties due to
long periods of standing, sitting, and/or repetitive motion.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, counseling, and/or influencing people are
important in achieving job objectives, causing action, understanding others, or changing
behavior; and skills of persuasiveness or assertiveness, as well as, sensitivity to the point
of view of others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Job is performed in general office or comparable working area with occasional
distractions such as noise, interruptions, or congested work areas with exposure to some
disagreeable elements.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand
the duties and responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Revised: 3/24/09
Effective: 12/12/06
Date
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