Senior Program Manager, Career Connections (grant-funded, full-time) - Workforce & Community Partnerships

Moraine Valley; Palos Hills (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MVCC Tuition waiver

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Holiday pay

Life insurance

Job summary

Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, IL, seeks a Senior Program Manager for Career Connections (grant-funded, full-time) within Workforce & Community Partnerships. You will lead WIOA youth, adult, and dislocated worker programs, supervise staff, and coordinate services to promote student success and workforce readiness.

Responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, data reporting, and budget管理—ensuring grant compliance and effective program outcomes for participants across MVCC

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, education, psychology, communications, or related area.
• Minimum five years in workforce development programs or counseling-related work.
• Minimum 3–5 years managing WIOA grants (Youth, Adult, Dislocated Worker).

Responsibilities

• Oversee grant-funded WIOA programs (Youth, Adult, Dislocated Worker) and supervise staff.
• Build relationships with CCWP, DCEO, and community partners to meet program goals.
• Plan and implement workshops, coordinate services, and develop employment plans.
• Track data and report program performance using the specified systems.
• Maintain client files, exits, and follow-up services in compliance with grant rules.
• Prepare and manage grant budgets and expenditures with MVCC staff.
• Represent WIOA programs at college events and advisory meetings.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Five years workforce exp.

WIOA grant mgmt

Staff supervision

Budgeting & forecasting

Tools

Career Connect system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Program Manager, Career Connections (grant-funded, full-time) - Workforce & Community Partnerships

Position Information

Job Title

Senior Program Manager, Career Connections (grant-funded, full-time) - Workforce & Community Partnerships

Classification Title

Department

Corporate, Community, & Continuing Education

Work Location

ALL SITES

Duties

Summary Under supervision of the Vice President, the Senior Program Manager (Career Connections- WIOA ) is responsible for the operations, including implementation, coordination, and evaluation of services provided for grant-funded WIOA program (Youth, Adult and Dislocated Worker) participants including career assessment/coaching, job preparation, placement and academic enrichment. The Senior Program Manager is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing workforce development programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

1. Manages the college’s WIOA grant funded programs (Youth, Adult and Dislocated Worker), including hiring and supervision of staff, planning strategies, implementing activities and measuring effectiveness to meet grant goals and objectives. When requested, assumes case management and career coaching responsibilities for participants.
2. Builds and maintains ongoing relationships with Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership ( CCWP ), Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity ( DCEO ), social service agencies, municipalities, educational institutions, vocational training programs, employers, supportive service providers, auditors, and all other internal and external partners.
3. Plans and implements workshops, provides career exploration and coordinates services with other college departments for program participants. Develops employment plans for participants and assists them in enrollment in vocational training programs.
4. Performs data entry and monthly tracking of grant participants using the Career Connect system (or other tools specified by CCWP and/or DCEO ). Supervises staff performing case management services to grant participants, monitoring them while they are enrolled under the grant, and maintaining case notes and other programmatic documentation with timely and accurate reporting of program performance.
5. Completes program forms, maintains client files, and works with CCWP staff to complete exits and provide follow-up services for participants in compliance with grant requirements.
6. Keeps supervisor up to date on program progress and outcomes including but not limited to enrollment data, performance metrics, and audit results/findings.
7. Maintains participant files and records documenting program operations and ensures timely, accurate reporting of program performance.
8. Develops and maintains supportive services systems to provide transportation, childcare, meals, etc. for program participants by working with various community and government agencies to coordinate services for program participants.
9. Develops and maintains relationships with various community and government agencies to market the WIOA program and offer supportive services to program participants.
10. Participates as an active member of the division of Workforce and Community Partnerships regarding division initiatives and contributes to college-wide services and activities. Builds strong relationships with the Job Resource Center ( JRC ) including coordinated employer outreach and joint hiring events.
11. Prepares and administers the grant budget and loading plan in conjunction with CCWP and MVCC staff. Complies all documentation requests. Works collectively with Resource Development and Grant Accounting on all financial matters including those requiring approval of expenditures and purchases.
12. Attends subdivision, department, and advisory committee meetings and represents the WIOA programs at various college events (e.g., open house, community events, etc.).
13. Identifies, evaluates, and implements process and staffing efficiencies across all WIOA grants to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
14. Responsible for supervising Specialists and other staff.
15. Performs related duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in business, education, psychology, communications, or related area. Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum five (5) years prior experience in workforce development programs, educational/vocational training, or counseling/guidance related programs. Minimum 3-5 years prior experience in managing WIOA grants (Youth, Adult, Dislocated Worker).

Please be sure to list this in your resume and application.

Qualifications

• Experienced grant manager with demonstrated success managing complex federal and state grants.
• Experienced case manager with substantial population case load served through WIOA programs.
• Ability to multi-task, handle competing priorities and remain extremely organized.
• Strong written/verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to create budgets, monitor expenditures, and build forecasts/projections.
• Exceptional planning, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of CCWP and DCEO systems required.
• Experience with or knowledge of educational and vocational programs.
• Ability to analyze program performance and seek strategies to meet performance criteria.
• Strong people management and team-building skills.

Position Status

Position Status Full Time

Hours

General Hours: Monday- Friday 8:00-5:00 p.m. Some weekend/evening hours may be required

Salary/Wage $70,775-$89,000 (exceptional benefits)

Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for eligible employees and family, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include.

• Life insurance, Optional life
• Disability insurance
• MVCC Tuition waiverVacation Days
• Holidays
• Personal days
• Tax-sheltered annuity plans

Visit our site to learn more about benefits for this ACMS position at www.morainevalley.edu/hr

Review of Applications Begins

Review of Applications Begins 11/06/2026

Posting Number

Posting Number AP00596P

Open Date

Open Date 10/27/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Chicago Tribune
  • HigherEdJobs
  • InsideHigherEd
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • MVCC Website/Posting
  • Employee of MVCC
  • Other
  • No Response
• * Are you a State Universities Retirement System (SURS) annuitant and currently receiving a monthly annuity?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have the minimum of a Bachelor's degree?
  • YES
  • NO
• * Do you have a minimum five (5) years prior experience in workforce development programs, educational/vocational training, or counseling/guidance related programs and aminimum 3-5 years experience in managing WIOA grants (Youth, Adult, Dislocated Worker)?
  • Yes
  • No
• Please discuss your professional experience with WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) grant management:

  (Open Ended Question)