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Texas Workforce Commission · 2 months ago

JET Program Manager (Austin)

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$5,079.81/mo - $5,333.80/mo

2+ years exp

Texas Workforce Commission connects people with careers across the state. They are seeking a JET Program Manager to manage a wide array of projects and programs for the Education Outreach department, providing consultative services and technical assistance while collaborating with key stakeholders.

EducationGovernmentPersonal DevelopmentPublic RelationsService IndustryStaffing Agency

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of technical, training, research, planning, policy, program assessment, and administrative activities associated with the operations of program areas managed by the Education Outreach department

Provide support and collaborates in the planning, development, implementation, analysis, and documentation of Education Outreach programs

Serve as a liaison to coordinate program activities with key stakeholders, other TWC Divisions, other state agencies, or the general public as needed

Market assigned program(s) to community and professional groups to encourage and improve interest in the program(s) and sustain grant application submission numbers

Review and assist in evaluating applications for programs assigned. As needed, work with program colleagues to update evaluation criteria. As needed, train evaluation staff on scoring components, criteria, and perimeters

Evaluate programs, processes, and service delivery system methods to identify gaps in resources and recommend improvements and implement solutions

Communicate with program Advisory Boards, the state Governor's office, TWC staff, and Commission offices to coordinate or participate in Commission briefings, Advisory Board meetings, program data requests, and press releases relating to programs assigned

Collect, organize, analyze, and prepare material in response to requests for program information

Prepare administrative reports and studies and performs specialized research projects

May occasionally oversee multiple projects concurrently and represents the Division at internal and external meetings to report on projects

Perform all other duties and assignments in furtherance of the TWC and WDD mission and goals

Qualification

Program managementData analysisPolicy developmentStatistical analysisResearch techniquesEffective communicationMeeting planningFlexibilityCollaborationInitiative

Required

Two years of full-time experience in the development, implementation, or interpretation of policies and procedures in a public or private agency

Relevant academic credits may be applied toward experience qualifications for this position

Detail-oriented and possess intermediate to expert-level skills in decision-making

Managing complex department-wide projects or programs

Drafting and/or editing agency policy documents, RFAs, and leadership discussion papers

Ability to effectively collaborate and communicate with department colleagues, management, agency executive leadership, and other stakeholder staff

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to RFA and procurement process, grant processes and the business functions of the Education Outreach department

Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration and management

Knowledge of building partnerships and pathways between workforce and education

Knowledge of K-12 Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and policies

Knowledge of postsecondary education and technical training programs and policies

Knowledge of statistical analysis processes

Knowledge of research techniques

Knowledge of training and marketing techniques

Knowledge of program management processes and techniques

Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems

Skill in operating computers and applicable software

Skill in meeting/event planning

Skill in effective communication with executive-level staff

Skill in initiative and innovation

Skill in flexibility and adaptability

Skill in working with program colleagues to update evaluation criteria of grants and/or programs supported, as needed

Skill in conducting research on programs, partners, and customers to ensure department aligns to contemporary practices, methodologies, and terminology

Ability to assist with the development of all RFA documents

Ability to develop action plan with other key staff on planned outreach or program efforts to encourage participation in or expand customer knowledge of assigned programs

Ability to review and assist in evaluating applications for grants or programs assigned

Ability to collect, report, and track program measure data to develop trend analysis and data reports for each program to share with TWC leadership and other stakeholders

Ability to consistently keep supervisor informed of program activities, goals, and progress

Ability to manage program evaluation activities including identifying areas of needed change and making recommendations to improve operations

Ability to perform lessons learned evaluation at the end of each grant program cycle to identify places for improvement and brainstorm with colleagues to identify and implement solutions

Benefits

Defined Retirement Benefit Plan

Optional 401(k) and 457 accounts

Medical Insurance

Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

Additional benefits for active employees can be found at https://www.ers.texas.gov/Active-Employees/Health-Benefits.

Company

Texas Workforce Commission

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Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is the state agency charged with overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job seekers of Texas.

Founded in 1936

Austin, Texas, USA

1001-5000 employees