Program Specialist II (New York)

Job Responsibilities And Qualifications

Work with Assistant Director of Fund Sponsored Education Programs to oversee assigned training programs, including grant budgets, administration and reporting requirements.

Establish and cultivate relationships with key union and management representatives at participating facilities.

Work in close collaboration with TUF staff and labor / management committee members to design, develop, implement, and evaluate training programs.

Establish relationships and liaison with contracted educational providers and individual instructors to evaluate and monitor the quality and performance of programs.

Optimize use of funding within contractual obligations.

Travel to health care facilities to open training and provide members with updated information about all TUF programs; secure space for training as needed.

Manage grant program performance including student enrollment, program completion, instructor / vendor performance, curriculum development, and expenditure of funds.

Work with team to ensure accuracy and timely submission of program records and reports to appropriate departments and funding sources, including preparing statistical reports and analyses on programs.

Collaborate with other Funds and departments to facilitate quality programs.

Participate in case managing members and problem solve issues as they arise.

Keep abreast of industry and union issues in the region.

Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management.

Bachelor's degree in Education, Training, or equivalent years of work experience required, Master's degree preferred.

Minimum three (3) years experience in adult education, training or workforce development required.

Proficiency in Ms Word and Excel required.

Knowledge of adult education principles, best practices, case management and career coaching.

Knowledge of career and educational pathways and degree programs in the health care field.

Knowledge of best practices in educational and career practices.

Demonstrated ability to work independently.

Demonstrated accomplishment and experience in designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating education and / or training programs, preparing and managing budgets, and working in teams.

Excellent organizational, record keeping, and communications skills both oral and written.

Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends required.

Ability to travel to sites within the five boroughs.