Provides project management and professional support for Corporate College programs. This position is responsible for managing activities relating to the development, organization, and implementation of a deliverable-based program or initiative. The position requires both program and project management skills and the most current information and knowledge of procedures and regulations related to that program discipline. Work requires the analysis of complex problems, planning of various time-dependent interrelated activities, diverse office administration in support of the program, and the coordination of multiple projects or functions.

Essential Functions/Duties

• Review and submit quarterly budget and programmatic reports to the Executive Director.
• Development and implementation of project work plans to ensure successful completion of contract deliverables.
• Spearhead, coordinate, implement, and evaluate all project partnerships, interactions, and activities with industry throughout the grant service area, including integration of industry workforce development needs and curriculum content.
• Monitor program deliverables and deadlines.
• Coordinate with the Executive Director to identify, create, and plan appropriate class offerings for either credit or non-credit courses.
• Develop partnerships with educational institutions, workforce boards, program related businesses, and business industries statewide; participate in partner functions.
• Reconcile internal project budget tracking with BANNER reports.
• Development of plans for monitoring and analyzing the statewide educational and training needs of businesses and industries within the scope of the grant's objectives.
• Development of program information on the Polk State or project website.
• Identify industry or program-relevant certifications, credentials, and best practices appropriate to the project or initiative.
• Coordinate staff and self-attendance at technical assistance workshops to ensure the project staff has the most current information and knowledge of College procedures and regulations.
• Development and delivery of academic course content in the program area.
• Perform instructional duties in the discipline, as needed.
• Consults with the Executive Director, Academic and Corporate College Program Managers, Industry, School district staff, student services staff, business office, and students as well as other area personnel on issues related to position.
• Consult with the project funding agency regarding continued program approval, procedures, and regulations.
• Works with appropriate credit and non-credit staff in relation to educational opportunities for students and instructors.

• Project Management.
• Experience working with budgets.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of BANNER (or similar) enterprise computer systems.
• Good organizational skills with special attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the project discipline or subject matter.

Working Conditions/Additional Information

• Normal office working conditions are expected which may include occasional evening and weekend work.
• This position is an on-campus/on-site position (remote or hybrid options are not available).
• This position requires reliable transportation to visit off-campus facilities and meet with vendors, community members, etc. regarding programs.
• May require periodic attendance at program related or state/national workshops/conferences.

Salary and Benefits Information

• This position is a level P15. Please see below for specific salary range.
• We offer an excellent employer-paid benefits package including the following: Medical, Dental, Life, Long-Term Disability, Vacation (except faculty), Holiday and Sick Leave, Retirement (if eligible) and college fee waivers. Other employee-paid, voluntary benefits (vision, short-term disability, etc.) are also available.

Required Education

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the program is required. Master's degree is preferred.

Preferred Certification

• Additional industry certifications in the relevant discipline are preferred.

Required Experience

• Five years of experience in managing educational or training programs, project management, workforce development or business administration is required.

Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:

• a resume
• an electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed)

This position will be open until filled.

Important Information

• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
• Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.
• Polk State College is committed to equal access/equal opportunity in its programs, activities, and employment. For additional information, visit polk.edu/compliance. For questions or concerns, please contact: Lonnie Thompson, Chief of Institutional Compliance & Engagement/Title IX Coordinator; lthompson@polk.edu.
• To request Veteran's Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.
• Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
• Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
• Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.

We encourage applicants to provide feedback of their experience or request help at Careers@polk.edu.