Lewis University · 1 day ago
Workforce Development Project Manager
Romeoville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$58K/yr - $58K/yr
2+ years expLewis University is seeking a Workforce Development Project Manager to oversee multiple aspects of training project management, including student recruitment, placement assessment, and training program oversight. The role involves collaborating with employers and business associations, customizing training materials, and ensuring successful delivery of training programs at designated facilities.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration, and active support of the University’s Mission in Catholic and Lasallian higher education
Assists in business strategy through industry research and forecasting
Assists in developing relationships with employers
Assists in developing new and nurturing current relationships with business associations, chambers of commerce, and intermediary organizations
Maintains ongoing relationships with assigned clients
Maintains relationships with employer partners and intervenes to address job- or training related challenges experienced by participants, with limited assistance from Senior Project Managers
Customizes sets up and administers placements tests and other tests as determined by employer, funder, and training needs and requirements
Makes informed recommendations to the Director on the design of curricula based on client needs and requirements as well as feedback from participants and instructors
Assists in the creation of instructional materials including assessments, PowerPoint presentations, workbooks, handouts, instructor’s guides, and other are required by client needs and requirements
Deploys training programs at the Institute for Workforce Education training centers and client facilities and assists in auditing trainers as required by the Institute’s policies and procedures
Sets up logistics with clients and trainers for the effective delivery of the assigned training programs
Assists in limited aspects of writing and managing grants for the assigned training programs
Works closely with Support Services team to execute the quality verification procedure on all documents, training materials, and other training accessories needed to execute training programs
In collaboration with Senior Project Manager & Director assists in addressing training and client issues that emerge as training is delivered
Works closely with the Support Services team in collecting all necessary documentation for courses deployed
Collaborates with the Project Managers & Director in the creation of reports as required by funders
Assists in the recruiting efforts of projects as needed
Assists the Executive Director with pursuing new markets and with grant development
Is able to data mine information for professional and public use
Represents IWE at a high professional level with clients and customers
Must be motivated to conduct their work at the Institute for Workforce Education and St. Augustine College in an ethical manner focusing on assisting the College to increase productivity and sustainability
Performs other assigned duties
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Organizational Psychology, Training and Development, or related field
Minimum of 2 years of experience in project management or program coordination, or related work experience
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Suite skills, including MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook. MS project skills is a plus
Knowledge of and experience in workforce education
Ability to cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, vendors, clients, and partners
Sensitivity to socially and ethnically diverse communities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Spanish fluency a plus
Company
Lewis University
Lewis University is a Catholic and Lasallian University, offering undergraduate and graduate programs to traditional and adult students.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
Federal Aviation Administration
2024-03-05Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Teresa Krejci
Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Carolyn Head
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
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