Program Manager - EPIIC at Harper College in Palatine, Illinois

Job Description:

Overview

Grant Funded Position: Yes

Schedule Information: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30 pm

Hours per Week: 37.5

Benefits:Health, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance; Sick and Holiday pay; Personal Business; Educational Assistance: Tuition Waivers at Harper & Professional Expense

Work Conditions: Work is primarily indoor and sedentary in nature.

Duties of Position: Manages the "National Science Foundation Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity" (EPIIC) grant project in which Harper serves as the lead institution of the Generating Regional Innovative Partnerships (GRIP) project consortium with four other colleges, located across the Midwest.

Leads efforts to expand and improve institutional capacity building and partnership expansion including designing a centralized partnership engagement hub that coordinates outreach activities, collaborates across the college, develops engagement plans, and supports the implementation of institution-wide strategies for researching and identifying strategic partners and creating deeper, intentional engagement within regional industries.

Coordinates monthly cohort-wide virtual and in-person meetings, creates agendas, coordinates presentations, and maintains Teams site; attends annual grant-required meetings.

Works with grant cohort member institutions to create an operational framework for transitioning from traditional program advisory committees to the Business & Industry Leadership Team (BILT) advisory council model.

Serves as a member of the Cohort Evaluation Committee (CEC) which oversees the program evaluation of the proposed activities and coordinates evaluation plan activities with the external evaluator.

Recruits employer and industry professional members for participation on the BILTs to include representatives from diverse business sectors, industries, and professional organizations; plans, schedules, and coordinates BILT meetings and events; coordinates with employer partners, BILT members, and industry professionals to provide guest lectures, workshops, and presentations.

Leads efforts to establish the Center for Partnership Engagement for centralized employer outreach and engagement efforts including using customer relationship management (CRM) software to record contact data, streamline communications for outreach efforts, build and sustain trust and rapport, strategically leverage resources, share information, and reduce redundancies; sustains beneficial relationships between industry and the College to produce strong, workforce-aligned programs.

Implements innovative solutions for systems improvement, digital transformation, and full utilization of technology tools, including project management tools and a robust customer relationship management (CRM) system to collect shared partner contact data, document outreach efforts, and streamline communications.

Collaborates with marketing and project teams to develop and implement partner engagement strategies based on CRM data insights; leverages CRM system to create events and tailor engagement efforts accordingly.

Fosters collaboration with various departments, including Workforce Solutions, Marketing Services, Career and Technical Programs, and Grants Office, to align CRM and partner engagement strategies with overall college goals and initiatives.

Prepares regular reports and updates on project progress, outcomes, key performance indicators, partner engagement, and communication effectiveness for internal and external stakeholders.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, Workforce Development, Communications, or related field. Master's degree preferred.

Experience Requirements: Minimum of three years of experience in workforce development, business engagement, partner relationship development, or industry partnership coordination in a higher education environment. Proven experience in implementing innovative solutions for systems improvement and digital transformation. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders, including industry leaders, consultants, faculty, staff, and administrators. Excellent organizational and project management skills and abilities to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Proficiency in data collection and analysis and using data to inform decision-making. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and customer relationship management systems.

Application Review Date: Applications are accepted until the position is filled though priority will be given to applications received on or before: October 30, 2023.

Required Documents: ***A resume and cover letter are required to complete the application process***

* Official transcripts required upon hire
* Employment is contingent upon Criminal Background Check.
* Employment sponsorship is not available.

Harper College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create an inclusive learning and working environment where individual differences and identities are respected, valued and embraced. We encourage women, people from historically underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.