Director, Workforce Pell Programs & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

RFCUNY's LaGuardia Community College seeks a Director of Workforce Pell Implementation Initiatives to lead the federally funded FIPSE grant, design and launch Workforce Pell–eligible programs, and ensure compliance with federal and New York State policy.

Reporting to the VP for Adult and Continuing Education and Workforce Development, you will coordinate across ACE, Financial Aid, Institutional Research, and external partners, build workflows integrating noncredit programs with financial aid,

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

Skills

Policy interpretation

Grant management

Prioritization

Communication skills

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in higher education, public administration, workforce development, or related field

Job description

RFCUNY's LaGuardia Community College seeks a Director of Workforce Pell Implementation Initiatives to lead the federally funded FIPSE grant, design and launch Workforce Pell–eligible programs, and ensure compliance with federal and New York State policy.

Reporting to the VP for Adult and Continuing Education and Workforce Development, you will coordinate across ACE, Financial Aid, Institutional Research, and external partners, build workflows integrating noncredit programs with financial aid,