Director of Special Projects and Innovation

Company: Tallahassee Community College
Location: Tallahassee
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Director of Special Projects and Innovation page is loaded Director of Special Projects and Innovation Apply locations Site 1 - Main (M) - Campus time type Full time posted on Posted 15 Days Ago job requisition id REQ02438 TITLE: Director of Special Projects and InnovationsPOSITION NO.: P08313SECTION : Workforce DevelopmentHIRING SALARY: Negotiable based on education and experienceHOURS: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., Monday - Friday, some evenings may be requiredCONTACT: Human Resources (850) 201-8510 or via email at -hr@tcc.fl.edu MAJOR FUNCTION: -The Director of Special Projects and Innovation is housed in Workforce Development and reports directly to the Vice President. The Director will perform professional work coordinating external funding initiatives, overseeing various grant project managers, and other program coordination for grant programs within the Division of Workforce Development. Primary duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Provides oversight including budgeting, managing of resources, and coordinates activities of the following programs: Department of Corrections contract, Rebuild grant other special projects and grants. Provides direction with planning, developing, marketing, organizing, and implementing instructional workforce programs and courses that are consistent with career opportunities.
  • Collaborates with directors and coordinators to determine program service needs and serve as liaison between the programs and college and the community. Analyzes and evaluates past participation and the success of existing programs to determine future goals and revisions. Provides leadership in the development and implementation of grants, program marketing plans and strategies.
    • Collaborates with the Office of Sponsored Programs to develop accountability and budget reports. Ensures compliance with grant deliverables. Serves as the liaison with sponsored programs and specific grant programs. Monitors external funding initiatives.
      • Works closely with the Vice President of Workforce Development to oversee and monitor projects as needed. Develops an effective reporting model to include dashboard reports and other informational tools for key stakeholders. Provides recommendations for future projects and grants to be pursued and other duties as required. MINIMUM TRAINING/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and at least four (4) years of experience in coordinating training programs or other similar related employment activities. Experience working directly with project management, program management and program start-ups is highly desired. Supervisory experience is also preferred. SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL DEMONSTRATE THE FOLLOWING: - - Knowledge of p rinciples and practices of administering educational programs. Federal and state statutes and rules impacting programs. Program evaluation techniques and research methodologies. Economic and labor market information and the intersection with education. Skilled in o utstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong project management, leadership and organization skills. Keen aptitude for accurate, highly detailed and analytical skills. Ability to a nalyze and interpret data. Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Formulate policies and procedures. Prioritize multiple tasks from concept to completion while managing time appropriately to meet numerous deadlines. Effectively plan, organize and direct program activities. Work independently and on a team. Work with the CTE Director to execute Perkins V initiatives. Stay current with K-12 and higher education trends/developments/issues. Build partnerships and deliver collaborative programming. Similar Jobs (5) Executive Director of Institute for Nonprofit Innovation and Excellence locations Site 1 - Main (M) - Campus time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago Director of Transfer Services locations Site 1 - Main (M) - Campus time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago Preference will -also -be given to veterans and spouses who are eligible under the Veterans' Preference Law. At time of application, submittal of Form DD214 is the -minimum -requirement for veterans' preference claim. Note: Please upload your DD214 as an attachment as part of your application at the time of submission. ***TCC is -an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/E-Verify -Employer *** - - The selected candidate identified for this position will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check, which may include fingerprinting. The College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires. Tallahassee Community College does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its programs and activities. Inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination policies may be directed to: Renae Tolson, Equity Officer, Room 239 Administration Building, 444 Appleyard Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32304, (850) 201-6074, - Renae.Tolson@tcc.fl.edu . All persons are encouraged to apply. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, -please notify Human Resources at -(850) 201-8510.

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