Director, Workforce Pell Implementation & Programs

Laguardia; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

LaGuardia Community College seeks a Director of Workforce Pell Implementation Initiatives to lead the federally funded FIPSE grant, ensuring alignment with federal NYS policy, program development, and institutional readiness. You will oversee workflows integrating noncredit workforce programs with financial aid, enrollment, data reporting, and academic pathways.

The role requires extensive experience in workforce development, higher education, and grant management, with strong leadership,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in higher education, public administration, workforce development, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in workforce development, higher education, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex initiatives and interpreting policy or regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal lead for the Workforce Pell FIPSE grant, including deliverables, timelines, and outcomes
• Develop and manage project plans, milestones, and performance tracking systems
• Interpret Workforce Pell federal and NYS policy and translate into operational workflows
• Ensure adherence to eligibility metrics including completion, job placement, and earnings outcomes
• Lead program eligibility submissions and coordination with NYS agencies
• Design institutional workflows for enrollment, financial aid integration, and program tracking
• Coordinate across ACE, Financial Aid, Institutional Research, Academic Affairs, Registrar, and Career Services
• Engage employers, industry partners, and labor unions to align programs with workforce demand
• Collaborate with CUNY Central to ensure consistency with system-wide implementation
• Oversee data tracking systems aligned with Title IV-level reporting expectations
• Represent the College in City, State and Federal Workforce and Higher Education initiatives related to Workforce Pell and noncredit to credit program design
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Policy interpretation

Project management

Grant management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in higher education/public administration/workforce development

Job description

LaGuardia Community College seeks a Director of Workforce Pell Implementation Initiatives to lead the federally funded FIPSE grant, ensuring alignment with federal NYS policy, program development, and institutional readiness. You will oversee workflows integrating noncredit workforce programs with financial aid, enrollment, data reporting, and academic pathways.

The role requires extensive experience in workforce development, higher education, and grant management, with strong leadership,