STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Good Jobs Challenge Program Manager

Durational Project Manager-Hybrid

Recruitment #230503-0415VR-001

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Introduction



Are you skilled at project management and looking to lead a team to make an impaCT?
 If so, please consider the amazing opportunity below and apply!

The State of Connecticut, Office of Workforce Strategy (OWS) is seeking to hire an appointed Good Jobs Challenge Program Manager (Durational) to assist in duties and oversight of a recent grant award through the American Rescue Plan in Hartford, CT.

As a Program Manager we can offer you:
  • A Hybrid telework schedule
  • Industry leading health benefits, including medical and dental coverage
  • Competitive starting salary and structure
  • Paid time off - including 13 paid holidays per calendar year
  • Professional growth and paid professional development opportunities
  • Culture that encourages a healthy work-life balance to all employees!
  • Work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
About us: The OWS was granted nearly $24M in federal assistance dollars for a project titled “Strengthening Sectoral Partnerships Initiatives.” The GJC Program Manager will oversee all sub-recipients, program monitoring, fiscal monitoring, and support staff for this grant.

Our ideal candidate must be an excellent written and verbal communicator with strong project management skills, has familiarity with the Workforce System (including the Regional Workforce Investment Boards, state and colleges education system, community-based organizations, and state agencies), competency with Microsoft Office/related programming (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and strong attention to detail. An ideal candidate will also be effective, versatile, action-oriented and dedicated to efficient productivity.
These dollars for this project are available for a short duration, through June 30, 2025, so we are seeking a motivated candidate to lead all aspects of and manage the following:
  • Perform specialized related duties in the area of grants management.
  • Develop and implement goals and objectives, evaluation standards, timetables, other program components and department policy for program area and individual projects as well as prepare grant proposal.
  • Monitor use of grant monies awarded to Awardees to ensure adherence to all terms and conditions.
  • Facilitate direct grant process.
  • Provide technical assistance and act as resource person to Sub-recipients.
  • Monitor and assess ongoing programs for conformance to reporting requirements, general budget and timetable guidelines and program effectiveness.
  • Monitor the collection of required contract documents (Certification of Resolution, Verification of LLC, Letters of Good Standing from DOL/DRS, etc) for Sub-recipients.
  • Creation, collection, review, and execution of contracts for Sub-recipients.
    a. Includes verification and contract checklists for OWS and OAG.
    b. Includes the development of a file retention system documenting, at minimum, contracts, invoices, and communication for post audit.
  • Coordinate, plan and manage program execution of Sub-recipients.
    a. Includes working directly with Sub-recipients for continuous improvement towards outcomes measures.
  • Oversee the outcomes of Sub-recipients on, at minimum, a quarterly basis of all approved projects.
  • Liaison with all training providers, workforce investment boards, and the awarding agency (EDA/Department of Commerce).
  • Assist in development of and implement the Marketing plan in conjunction with CareerConneCT and other state marketing efforts to ensure that the marketing resources are well-utilized.
Position Highlights:
  • Full-time, 40 hours per week
  • Monday through Friday schedule
  • First shift
  • Hybrid role, alternating between in-office and telecommuting
  • Our office with modern amenities is centrally located in Hartford, CT (450 Capitol Avenue) with easy access to all major highways
  • This durational position currently has an end date of June 30, 2025, but may be extended as warranted. Benefits and leaves for this position will be subject to the Connecticut General Statutes.

Selection Plan

To Apply:
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience most closely meets the preferred qualifications, so please ensure that your application is complete and details your experience as outlined in this job posting. Please note: You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.
  • For assistance in applying, please visit our 'Applicant Tips on How to Apply' page.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
  • In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.  If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.
Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:
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At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position.

All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

Due to the large volume of applications received, the Department of Administrative Services is unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account.

Connect With Us:
If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Jasmyn Raymond at Jasmyn.Raymond@ct.gov and reference the recruitment number.

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for making or conducting a special inquiry, investigation, examination or installation pursuant to Section 5-198(n) of the Connecticut General Statutes.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in Project Coordination or Management.
  • Experience organizing and directing teams of two or more.
  • Experience with grants management and compliance.
  • Experience acting as a liaison with internal or external partners.
  • Experience with Regional Sector Partnerships.
  • Experience with short-term workforce training programming.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.




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