Project Manager - CTE Health Careers

West Bay Collaborative; Providence (RI); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

West Bay Collaborative is seeking a Project Manager to support the Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in the Rural Health Transformation Program. The role focuses on managing grants, budgets, compliance, monitoring, reporting, and providing technical assistance to school districts across Rhode Island.

Collaborating with state agencies, health care providers, and community partners, you will help expand health career pathways in rural communities while coordinating

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in education, public administration, public policy, public health, business administration, or a related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in grant management, project management, or program administration, preferably involving federal or state funding.
• Experience working with school districts, state agencies, or community organizations preferred.
• Knowledge of CTE programs, health career pathways, or workforce development preferred.
• Experience with RIDE's Euna grants management system preferred but not required.
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.
• Must have own transportation for regular travel to rural districts across Rhode Island and be available for occasional evening and weekend commitments.

Responsabilidades

• Manage RHTP CTE subrecipient grants and budgets through RIDE's Euna grants management system, including budget approvals, amendments, reimbursements, and expenditure tracking.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state grant requirements, including 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), RHTP guidelines, and state policies.
• Monitor grant expenditures, spending deadlines, and program progress; identify concerns and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate future competitive grant opportunities, including application development, proposal review, award documentation, and subrecipient onboarding.
• Oversee grant close-out activities, including expenditure reconciliation, final reporting, and transitions between funding periods.
• Conduct subrecipient monitoring through documentation reviews, desk reviews, and site visits; maintain accurate, audit-ready records.
• Collect, analyze, and report program and fiscal data to meet state and federal reporting requirements.
• Prepare progress reports, presentations, and recommendations for RIDE leadership and partnering agencies.
• Collaborate with RIDE's CTE team to provide technical assistance to participating school districts in developing and expanding health career pathways.
• Support partnerships among school districts, health care providers, emergency medical services, higher education institutions, and community organizations.
• Coordinate meetings, professional development, and opportunities for participating programs to share best practices and promote sustainability.
• Represent RIDE at relevant meetings and interagency workgroups as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Grant management

Project management

Budget oversight

Communication skills

Collaboration

MS Office

Compliance knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's degree in education, public administration, public policy, public health, business administration, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Herramientas

Euna grants management system

Descripción del empleo

Description

POSITION TITLE: Project Manager - CTE Health Careers - Rural Health Transformation Program - Grant-Funded, Limited Period

PLACEMENT: Office of College and Career Readiness Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (RIDE), Providence, Rhode Island

REPORTS TO: Executive Director, West Bay Collaborative / Director, Office of College and Career Readiness, RIDE

WORK YEAR REQUIREMENTS: Year Round — Grant-funded, limited period through June 30, 2027, with possible annual extensions contingent upon continued funding and satisfactory performance.

WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time, 35 hours/week, Monday–Friday, in accordance with the Rhode Island Department of Education schedule. This is a fully in-person position requiring on-site attendance at RIDE. Remote, virtual, and hybrid work arrangements are not available. Occasional evenings, weekends, and travel throughout Rhode Island may be required.

Position Description

The Project Manager supports RIDE's Office of College and Career Readiness in administering the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), specifically the Rural Career and Technical Education (CTE) Health Careers initiative.

The position is responsible for managing grant awards, budgets, compliance, monitoring, reporting, and technical assistance to participating school districts. Working collaboratively with RIDE's CTE and fiscal teams, the Project Manager supports the development and expansion of high-quality, sustainable health career pathways for students in Rhode Island's rural communities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage RHTP CTE subrecipient grants and budgets through RIDE's Euna grants management system, including budget approvals, amendments, reimbursements, and expenditure tracking.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal and state grant requirements, including 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), RHTP guidelines, and state policies.
• Monitor grant expenditures, spending deadlines, and program progress; identify concerns and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate future competitive grant opportunities, including application development, proposal review, award documentation, and subrecipient onboarding.
• Oversee grant close-out activities, including expenditure reconciliation, final reporting, and transitions between funding periods.
• Conduct subrecipient monitoring through documentation reviews, desk reviews, and site visits; maintain accurate, audit-ready records.
• Collect, analyze, and report program and fiscal data to meet state and federal reporting requirements.
• Prepare progress reports, presentations, and recommendations for RIDE leadership and partnering agencies.
• Collaborate with RIDE's CTE team to provide technical assistance to participating school districts in developing and expanding health career pathways.
• Support partnerships among school districts, health care providers, emergency medical services, higher education institutions, and community organizations.
• Coordinate meetings, professional development, and opportunities for participating programs to share best practices and promote sustainability.
• Represent RIDE at relevant meetings and interagency workgroups as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of federal and state grant requirements, including 2 CFR Part 200.
• Strong grant and financial management skills, including budget oversight, expenditure monitoring, and reconciliation.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Experience with grant monitoring, compliance reviews, and competitive grant administration.
• Skilled in collecting, analyzing, and reporting program and financial data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships with school districts, state agencies, community organizations, and industry partners.
• Skilled in facilitating meetings, providing technical assistance, and coordinating professional learning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic grant management systems.
• Knowledge of Career and Technical Education, workforce development, and school-community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, public administration, public policy, public health, business administration, or a related field required. Master's degree preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in grant management, project management, or program administration, preferably involving federal or state funding.
• Experience managing grant budgets, monitoring expenditures, and coordinating projects involving multiple partners.
• Experience working with school districts, state agencies, or community organizations preferred.
• Knowledge of CTE programs, health career pathways, or workforce development preferred.
• Experience with RIDE's Euna grants management system preferred but not required.
• An equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience may be considered.
• Must have own transportation for regular travel to rural districts across Rhode Island and be available for occasional evening and weekend commitments.

Additional Information

• Employment Status: Grant-funded, limited period through June 30, 2027. Annual extensions may be considered based on satisfactory performance and continued RHTP funding, potentially through 2031.
• Compensation: Budget-based.
• Benefits: Benefits: Subject to West Bay Collaborative's terms of employment for this position.
• Pre-Employment Requirements: Official transcripts, satisfactory criminal background check (BCI), and two current letters of reference.
• Equal Opportunity: Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law.

West Bay Collaborative is an Equal Opportunity Employer