Strategic Workforce Programs Manager

Lewis University; Romeoville, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis University is seeking a Workforce Development Project Manager to oversee training initiatives, student recruitment and retention, and placement assessment. The role includes overseeing logistics and reporting for training programs, field audits, and quality management.

The successful candidate will assist in grant writing and management, collaborate with instructors and coordinators, and build partnerships with employers, chambers of commerce, and industry groups to support workforce

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related field and 2+ years of project management or program coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in grant writing and grant management/compliance.
• Coordinate placement tests, training deployment, and logistics.
• Develop relationships with employers and business associations.
• Monitor and report on training progress and participant outcomes.
• Collaborate with program staff to design curricula based on client needs.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Spanish language

Education

Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, Training and Development, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Lewis University is seeking a Workforce Development Project Manager to oversee training initiatives, student recruitment and retention, and placement assessment. The role includes overseeing logistics and reporting for training programs, field audits, and quality management.

The successful candidate will assist in grant writing and management, collaborate with instructors and coordinators, and build partnerships with employers, chambers of commerce, and industry groups to support workforce