Accountability Manager

State-of-Georgi; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Georgia Office of Adult Education seeks an Accountability Manager to oversee compliance and performance of WIOA Title II programs. You will monitor providers, deliver training, and develop corrective action plans to ensure grant funds advance program outcomes.

Reporting to the Assistant Commissioner, you will interpret federal and state policies, conduct on-site and desktop reviews, coordinate budget amendments, and work with fiscal staff to maintain Title II requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or five years of related experience.
• Strong knowledge of WIOA Title II regulations and CFRs.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and simplify complex technical documents for a broad audience.
• Strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance on grant management to adult education program administrators, educators, and stakeholders; emphasize WIOA CFRs.
• Serve as SME on federal and state adult education policies to improve program performance and compliance.
• Collaborate with Instructional Services to leverage grant funds for outcomes.
• Conduct desktop and on-site monitoring to assess compliance and develop corrective action plans.
• Coordinate with policy teams to implement adult education policy and procedures.

Skills

WIOA Title II knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Leadership

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Five years of related experience

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!We are the force that drives Georgia!Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!Job Title:Accountability ManagerAgency:Technical College System of GeorgiaJob Requisition ID:JR0000006075Shift:Day (United States of America)Compensation Details:$87,000 - $92,000Job Description:The position is open to all applicants that meet the minimum qualifications below.The Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) Office of Adult Education is seeking an Accountability Manager . The Accountability Manager plays a vital role in ensuring the compliance and performance of Adult Education programs operating under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title II (The Adult Education and Family Literacy Act). Reporting to the Assistant Commissioner of Adult Education, this position involves maintaining a deep and nuanced understanding of state and federal adult education policies and procedures and applying that knowledge to support adult education programs. Specifically, the Accountability Manager will monitor local adult education providers to ensure compliance, provide training and technical assistance, develop corrective action plans, and work to build an accountability system where programs can strategically and compliantly use grant funds to meet program outcomes.RESPONSIBILITIESProvide technical assistance and guidance on grant management to adult education program administrators, educators, and stakeholders; emphasis given to WIOA regulations and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)Serve as subject matter expert on federal and state adult education policies in order to: (a) offer support and solutions to enhance program performance and compliance; and (b) prepare and deliver training to adult education program staff on grant management and adult education federal and state policiesCollaborate with the Instructional Services team and other Office of Adult Education Staff to ensure programs strategically leverage federal and state grant funds to meet program outcomesConduct desktop and on-site monitoring of WIOA Title II programs to assess compliance with federal and state regulationsIdentify areas of non-compliance and work with programs to develop corrective action plans; assist with identifying professional development and resources as needed for this purposeCollaborate with the Director of Policy and External Partnerships to develop and implement adult education policy and procedures as well as internal methods and proceduresAssist in state and federal funding allocations for adult education programsCoordinate and facilitate review of local program budgets and budget amendments and ensure the strategic and compliant use of funds to obtain program outcomesCollaborate with TCSG’s fiscal staff to ensure the state maintains compliance with Title II set asides and other federal and state requirementsReview grant applications and continuation grant requestsEvaluate applications for compliance with program requirements and recommend funding decisionsDevelop and implement corrective action plans, when needed, to ensure that corrective actions are effective and sustainableConduct an annual risk assessment and make recommendations for specific conditions)Monitor and follow up on corrective actions and grant specific conditions, including strategic improvement plans, to ensure ongoing complianceOther duties as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree *OR* Five (5) years of experience in a related fieldPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSStrong knowledge of WIOA Title II regulations and guidelinesKnowledge of Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) regarding the use of federal fundingExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamStrong client-facing skills, assertiveness, strong communications skills, leadership, self-starterAbility to read and comprehend complex technical documents and simplify them for a broad audienceAbility to manage multiple assignments independentlyInterpersonal skills with both internal and external stakeholdersTECHNICAL COMPETENCIESSkill in the use of computers and job related softwareSkill in planning and organizing projectsSkill in oral and written communicationSkill in interpersonal relations and effective problem solving methodsSkill in analyzing data and situations for accurate assessmentKnowledge of the college philosophy and objectives as they relate to performanceKnowledge of personnel management practices, budget and accounting practices, assessment and accreditation principles and issues and trends in higher educationAbility to work with staff and faculty in integrating effective assessment practicesAbility to supervise, advise, and mentor staffAbility to provide leadership in high-pressure situationsAbility to apply knowledge of federal grant management practices to new contexts and adapt state and local policies accordinglyMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor s degree. - -OR - -Five (5) years of experience in a related fieldEqual Employment Opportunity EmployerThe State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.