JOB SUMMARY:

The Workforce and Apprenticeship Project Manager position supports and manages core programmatic functions for apprenticeship and workforce development. The manager will expand the reach of NIWL's apprenticeship portfolio and oversee multiple registered apprenticeship programs including the National Youth Development Practitioner Apprenticeship initiative, offering professional development to a cadre of new and existing employers nationwide as a workforce solution. This position will manage project activities, and conduct research leading to positive outcomes for young adults in prevention, career development,

The position will be responsible for all aspects of the programming including partnership development and relationship building internally and externally, researching and analyzing data and promising practices, creating tools and resources, identifying, training and providing technical quality control to local partners, supporting communications for the programs, encouraging teamwork and ensuring accountability and outcomes for our programs. Existing knowledge and management of Department of Labor grants and Apprenticeship frameworks will be beneficial.

The Workforce and Apprenticeship Project Manager will report to NIWL’s Technical Advisor of Apprenticeship and Workforce and work collaboratively with staff and leadership implementing the initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:  

General Project Management:

• Works with the Technical Advisor of Apprenticeship and Workforce to ensure the successful coordination, management, and implementation of the projects with quality.

• Create scopes of work for subgrantees; monitor and track subgrantees and project workstream deliverables. 

• Creates and monitors work plans and deliverables, reviews and uses data to support programmatic effectiveness and continuous program improvement.

• Identifies and resolves project issues and implements improvement plans to ensure the project stays on schedule and within budget.

• Creates and maintains project materials, including but not limited to standardized operating procedures, protocols, implementation guides, and other templates.

• Develops and delivers project plans, documentation, training, presentations, and budget proposals to management.

• Drafts quarterly narrative reports, PPT presentations, and other reports.

• Creates process, agendas, content, and logistics for communities of practice, annual convenings of partners, and Accelerator events.

• Builds, develops, and grows partnerships vital to the success of multiple registered apprenticeship programs, including the Youth Development Practitioner Apprenticeship. 

Collaboration & Communication:

• Maintains strong working relationships and consistent communication with internal and external colleagues and program partners around the globe.

• Prepares and delivers high quality products, including program reports, summaries, and briefs, in a timely fashion.

• Facilitates communities of practices and internal project staff meetings 

Capacity Building and Technical Assistance:

• Oversees quality control.  

• Conducts analysis of program implementation to identify areas for improvement and proposes appropriate technical strategy and guidelines to advance implementation.

• Works with Technical Advisor and senior staff to develop materials and tools that support local program implementation, foster continuous program improvement, and build local capacity.

• Provides coaching and training (in the field and virtually via online tools) to local partners.

Strategic Growth 

• Participates in business development functions, such as writing sections of proposals to expand the portfolio of projects, as requested.

• Performs other duties, as assigned. 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in education policy, education research, higher education, public administration, public policy, sociology, psychology, or related fields.  

• Master’s degree preferred.  

• Project Management (PM) Certification preferred. 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of relevant program management experience at a non-governmental organization (NGO), government agency, institution of higher education foundation, or private corporation.

• Experience managing an