MANCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SUPPLEMENTAL JOB DESCRIPTION
INCUMBENT:
FLSA: Exempt
EEO-6: 3-34 (Professional)
CLASSIFICATION: Program Specialist III
CLASSIFICATION CODE: 712500
IN-HOUSE TITLE: ICU-Healthcare Project Manager
POSITION #: M1G00003
SOC CODE: 11-9199
DATE ESTABLISHED: 2/8/12
DATE OF LAST AMENDMENT: 7/8/13
SCOPE OF WORK: Manages and oversees the statewide implementation of activities
associated with the US Department of Labor’s ICU-Healthcare H-1B Skills Training grant
awarded to Manchester Community College. Ensures success and compliance with all terms
and conditions of the grant and serves as the primary resource for all project partners in all
phases of grant implementation.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
 Manages and oversees the implementation of activities to ensure timely execution and
compliance with all terms and conditions of the H-1B grant and with appropriate NH
policies and procedures.
 Works closely with college leadership, established industry consortium, and other
stakeholders in NH to maximize successful outcomes and long-term sustained impact of
the project.
 Works closely with the assigned US DOL Federal Project Officer (FPO) to continuously
monitor and report project status and outcomes to maintain compliance. Will also work
with the FPO to initiate any change requests or project modifications as needed.
 Monitors implementation of the grant, tracks performance measures and assesses
progress toward grant goals. Coordinates data collection and analysis to provide
quarterly, annual, and final reporting according to grant requirements.
 Oversees development of processes for recruiting and selecting unemployed and
underemployed program participants, tracking participant performance, and sharing
results with consortium partners and others. Determines potential barriers that may
impact success of targeted participants, and troubleshoots/creates programmatic solutions
to maximize participant success.
 Works with staff of MCC to develop effective academic and training opportunities and
programs in response to needs identified by industry healthcare providers and consortium
partners and ensures that targeted training participants can access required prerequisite
training as necessary, and complete their training within the grant period.
 Develops a strong team environment both internally at MCC, and with external project
team (industry partners, workforce development representatives, other academic
institutions, etc.) to maximize project outcomes and goals.
 Assists in hiring process of additional project personnel identified under the H-1B grant:
Project Assistant, Job Placement Coordinator, and Career Success Mentor as needed.
Trains and supervises project personnel; such managerial oversight shall include assigning
work, monitoring and evaluating performance, handling personnel matters in compliance
with policies and procedures.
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Establishes procurement and approval processes, and drafts and executes memorandums
of understanding (MOUs) & agreements with industry consortium partners to create
mechanisms for (1) reimbursement of incumbent participant training expenses, and (2)
communication/articulation of project goals. Also, prepares appropriate RFP’s needed to
meet targeted outcomes related to training.
Develops a process to analyze and interpret data related to industry employment trends
and opportunities within healthcare, open job requisitions and upcoming employment
opportunities within healthcare industry
Oversees development of marketing strategies to assure that potential targeted
participants are identified; and these individuals are aware of project offerings and can
easily access its resources.
Complies with all system, college, campus, state and federal rules and regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with a major in
education, business administration, psychology or other related field. Each additional year of
approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience.
Experience: Four (4) years' professional or paraprofessional experience in grant management
or workforce development, with responsibility for program implementation, direct service
delivery, planning or program evaluation. Each additional year of approved work experience
may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
License/Certification: Eligibility for New Hampshire driver's license, necessary for travel
throughout the state.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working with immigrant/refugee populations
is preferred. Familiarity/direct experience with the healthcare delivery system in NH is also
preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: For appointment consideration, Program Specialist III
applicants must successfully participate in a structured interview measuring possession of
knowledge, skills and abilities identified as necessary for satisfactory job performance by this
class specification. The structured interview is developed and administered, according to
system guidelines, by representatives of the college in which the vacancy exists.
RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS: Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws and
regulations governing the programs to which assigned, and of federal and community resources
and organizations. Working knowledge of research and planning methods and planning
techniques. Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively both orally and in writing. Ability
to write technical information. Ability to understand and interpret the functional
interrelationship of policy, regulations and procedures and to evaluate the impact on programs,
service delivery, clients and staff. Ability to detect and define problem areas and causes and to
create and develop effective solutions, including the exercise of sound judgment in evaluating
situations, planning action, making decisions and setting priorities. Ability to work
independently to develop new or alternative approaches to meet changing and variable
conditions. Must be willing to maintain appearance appropriate to assigned duties and
responsibilities as determined by the college’s appointing authority.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: This class specification is descriptive of general duties and is
not intended to list every specific function of this class title.
SIGNATURES:
The above is an accurate reflection of the duties of my position.
Employee’s Name (typed)
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Employee’s Signature
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Date Reviewed
Supervisor’s Name and Title: William Athanas, Grant Project Manager
The above job description accurately measures this employee’s job duties.
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Supervisor’s Signature
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Date Reviewed
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CCSNH - Director of Human Resources
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Date Approved