Manager II - Workforce Innovation and Credential Attainment Institute Grant

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan match

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-Life Balance

9.5 Paid Holidays

Institutional closing pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Elizabethtown Community & Technical College seeks a Manager II to lead the Workforce Innovation and Credential Attainment Institute (WICAI) grant. This role covers design, implementation, administration, supervision, and evaluation of the federally funded program, budgeted through 9/30/2031.

The position emphasizes grant compliance, stakeholder collaboration, and program outcomes reporting, with teaching duties possible as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Three years of experience designing, implementing, and managing similar grants/projects.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates development and implementation of grant aspects to meet objectives per federal regulations.
• Builds relationships with employers, economic development personnel, and community leaders.
• Manages program budget in line with college policy and ED guidance.
• Conducts annual risk assessments and oversees expenditures.
• Hires, supervises, trains, and evaluates all program staff.
• Plans and coordinates all project aspects and curricula.
• Delivers and evaluates training related to the project as needed.
• Performs routine office management duties and disseminates project information.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Grant administration

Public speaking

Partnership building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Title: Manager II - Workforce Innovation and Credential Attainment Institute Grant

Salary Range: $55392.00

Contract Term Length:12 Months

Work Location:On-Site

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Elizabethtown Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Elizabethtown CTC

Department: Workforce Solutions

Total Rewards

Elizabethtown Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

ECTC is seeking a Manager II to lead the Workforce Innovation and Credential Attainment Institute (WICAI) project. Including designing, implementing, administering, supervising, and evaluating the Workforce Innovation and Credential Attainment Institute (WICAI) grant. This is a federally funded grant budgeted until September 30, 2031.

Job Duties

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Facilitates the development and implementation of all aspects of the grant including programmatic, fiscal, and staff aspects of the program to ensure grant objectives are attained in compliance with federal regulations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with pertinent stakeholders such as employers, appropriate economic development personnel, and community leaders.
• Administers and manages the budget in accordance with college policy and in compliance with requirements and regulations of the U.S. Department of Education.
• Conduct annual Risk Assessment.
• Develops budgets, authorizes expenditures, and oversees procurement reconciliation.
• Hires, supervises, trains, and evaluates all program personnel.
• Plans, coordinates, organizes, and implements all aspects of the project.
• Assists in the identification and development of educational pathways, and assess curriculum implementation and outcomes.
• Designs, implements, assesses, and reports program evaluation outcomes.
• Ensure the delivery of associated training relevant to this project, and may be asked to perform as an instructor when needed.
• Performs routine operational details affecting the department by assuming responsibility for secretarial, clerical, and office management functions as necessary.
• Facilitates dissemination of project information for the target area.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Position Requirements: Education: Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred, with disciplines related to education, technical education, business, and/or leadership. Three years of experience designing, implementing, and managing similar projects/grants.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Skills Requested:

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Experience with supervision and administration of grants and personnel.
• Experience working with federal grant regulations and Cost Circulars
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work with multiple constituents, including college administrators, employers, and economic development agencies.
• Experience and practical knowledge of education programs in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
• Experience as a trainer/instructor, able to deliver prepared curriculum.
• Experience working with rural and economically challenged populations.

The position is open until filled; review begins November 5, 2026

KCTCS/ECTC is an equal opportunity employer and education institution.

Band 11 (Min: $55,392.00)

Position # 10000368

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