Grant-Funded Program Development Lead

Metropolitan Community College (Kansas City); Wide Ruins (AZ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Community College (Kansas City) is seeking a Program Development Coordinator to support the NeMAC program's design, implementation, and operational oversight. You will manage timelines, engage partners, track data, and help ensure grant-funded objectives across curriculum, workforce partnerships, and student experiences.

This is a grant-funded role through December 2028 with potential extension based on funding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public administration, social work, nonprofit management, project management, or related field.
• Two years of demonstrated experience in program implementation, project management or business development.
• Experience supervising staff or volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Supports design, implementation and oversight of the NeMac program with project timelines, milestones, deliverables, workflows, and partner coordination.
• Coordinates communication among internal departments, instructors, employer partners, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Maintains project workplans, process documentation, schedules, and internal reporting tools.
• Tracks participant, credential, and employment data in coordination with college staff and systems.
• Prepares or supports reports, updates, and documentation for leadership, partners, and funders.
• Leads participant onboarding, orientation, and ongoing program communication with students.
• Works with instructional and student support staff to strengthen persistence, completion, and transition to employment or further education.
• Manages program budget, contracts, purchasing, resource planning, and project reporting.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

MS Office

Grant coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

CRM software

Job description

Metropolitan Community College (Kansas City) is seeking a Program Development Coordinator to support the NeMAC program's design, implementation, and operational oversight. You will manage timelines, engage partners, track data, and help ensure grant-funded objectives across curriculum, workforce partnerships, and student experiences.

This is a grant-funded role through December 2028 with potential extension based on funding.