Coordinator, Grants, Green Jobs Academy

The Green Jobs Academy at Bucks County Community College is an exciting collaborative venture that includes public and private industry partners. The Green Jobs Academy provides both long and short term training programs geared toward workers looking for new skill sets in the green and sustainability industries.

Position Overview:

This 30 hr/week grant funded position will perform all duties related to the administration of a federally funded workforce development project. The Grant Coordinator for the Bucks County Community College Green Jobs Academy will have a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) and minimum of 4 years experience with grant administration (federal grant experience preferred).

The successful candidate will be a resourceful team player skilled in grant and report writing, have the ability to work with multiple partners including educational entities and community and economic development agencies, and will have familiarity with the "green" jobs industry, particularly energy efficiency technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Fiscal accountability for all aspects of the federal grant including management of the grant and program budgets; recommending and tracking expenditures; ensuring compliance with ARRA funding requirements and regulatory obligations
• Providing project status and financial reporting to federal agencies and other stakeholders
• Tracking and analyzing project milestones and metrics
• Managing the training activities including instructor and student recruitment, assessment, materials procurement and development, training and evaluation
• Coordination of all meetings related to the project
• Tracking student outcomes using a case management approach
• Delivery of informational and outreach presentations
• Performing job development duties including networking with potential employers
• Assistance in partnership development including researching foundations, producing proposals, meeting with prospective business and philanthropic supporters for program sustainability
• Participating in industry-wide activities promoting the project and the industry
• Performing other planning and management duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Grant writing experience and successful track record in procuring funding for projects
• Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly through formal reports, presentations, memoranda and email
• Ability to perform in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams, and self-directed independent assignments
• Willingness to travel to various sites around the county
• Self-motivated and organized, with an ability to balance multiple projects while working under tight deadlines
• Ability to handle all financial reporting requirements
• Computer skills at a professional level
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain complex partnerships

Minimum Requirements Include:

• Accounting, Business or related degree or related and equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years experience administering publicly funded grant projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly through formal reports, presentations, memoranda and email
• Ability to perform in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams, and in self-directed independent assignments
• Self-motivated, with an ability to balance multiple projects while working under tight deadlines
• Ability to understand budgets and handle all financial reporting requirements in a timely manner
• Experience working with federal, state and local agencies
• Ability to assist in development and writing of grants

A driver's license check will be part of applying for this position.