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Project Director - Maps 2.0

West Virginia Northern Community College
Wheeling, WV Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2025 CLOSED ON 4/14/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Director - Maps 2.0 position at West Virginia Northern Community College?

JOB
Project SummaryWVNCC has been awarded $1.5 million as part of the U.S. Department of Labor’s $65 million Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grant (SCCTG) initiative. MAPS 2.0 is a next-generation, industry-aligned skills pathway designed to support the revitalized manufacturing and production industries in West Virginia’s Northern Panhandle. This initiative aims to build workforce education and training capacity in the Ohio River Valley region, focusing on sustainable and scalable change to prepare students for careers in advanced manufacturing and next generation energy.The plan includes strategic partnerships with manufacturers like Form Energy and organizations such as Project BEST, the West Virginia Manufacturers Association, and local schools to design cohesive training programs that align with industry needs. Provide employers access to a stronger pipeline of talent aligned with current and future workforce needs. The project calls for the creation of stackable credentials and training programs that provide a clear pathway to employment in advanced manufacturing in specialized fields such as Computer Integrated Machining, Mechatronics, Industrial Systems Technology, and Welding.Job SummaryThe MAPS 2.0 Project Director reports to the Vice President for Continuing Education and Workforce Development (CEWD). This position is grant funded until January 31, 2029, and will lead the strategic development, coordination, and implementation of grant activities, initiatives, and programs across all three WVNCC campuses. This grant leverages a consortium of manufacturers and other strategic partners.The Project Director provides overall leadership for student-success focused on the MAPS 2.0 project; hire & evaluate project staff; develop, monitor and enforce appropriate policies and procedures for project implementation; effectively collaborate with other administrators, faculty and staff to achieve objectives; communicate an informed understanding of MAPS 2.0 objectives to all constituencies of WVNCC; authorize all expenditures & manage budget; facilitate development & implementation of an effective evaluation & assessment process to evaluate progress toward achievement of goals and objectives; remain thoroughly informed regarding SCCTG policies and grant terms & conditions; ensure adherence to all applicable college, State & federal requirements; communicate effectively and oversee preparation & submission of required fiscal and annual reports with Dept. of Labor; work with administrators and faculty to institutionalize new practices & improvements.Requires knowledge and application of project strategy development and implementation. Must be able to work with and lead internal and external partners to create new partnerships for the projects. Utilizes college software systems (i.e. Banner, Argos, WEAVE, ClearPoint and KRONOS) to manage and assess the success of the project. Responsible for maintaining accurate records of participant requirements throughout their enrollment and of grant reports during the life of the grant.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Essential Functions• Promotes WVNCC & MAPS 2.0 mission, values, and vision and attends College events and meetings.• Provide overall project leadership and supervision of the “Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grant (SCCTG)” project.• Serve as the primary liaison between the College, Project Consultant, and the Program Officer at the U.S. Department of Labor. • Remain current regarding SCCTG and U.S. Department of Labor policies, grant terms, and conditions; ensure project compliance throughout grant period.• Participate in professional development appropriate to the functions of the position, including national SCCTG meetings/conferences and Department of Labor sponsored trainings. • Provide SCCTG orientation, training, and technical assistance to project staff, faculty, and College personnel to ensure all parties remain current on regulations, policies, and best practices related to implementation of the MAPS 2.0 Plan of Operation. • Provide program and budgetary oversight of the Maps 2.0 grant and Plan of Operation. • Ensure appropriate use of federal funds; manage budget; maintain budget control; approve expenditures.• Ensure accomplishment of Grant Objectives.• Oversee program evaluation including the preparation and submission of financial and technical reports for the U.S. Department of Labor and the College.• Assist with the recruitment, onboarding, development, and growth of key personnel for the Maps 2.0 program.• Works with Advising and Career Services to develop and implement strategies for Advanced Manufacturing enrollment, placement, and retention of students to ensure the long-term sustainability of the MAPS 2.0 program• Works with recruiters, advanced manufacturing companies, local workforce development boards, basic skills, and K-12 schools to recruit students into Advanced Manufacturing pathways• Works with Institutional Research personnel, Advising, Workforce Development Boards, faculty and staff to collect, analyze, and report student data• Maintains and updates accurate database on students, employers, grant funding and project outcomes• Conducts job development and referrals to connect students with hiring employers• Helps develop criteria for credit for prior learning (CPL)• Attends weekly, monthly and quarterly meetings, to review new policies and procedures, brainstorm with consortium peers to achieve the goals of the grant• Maintain effective communication to inform the College community and to ensure project congruence with institutional goals.• Work with College constituents to design strategies for student retention/completion/transition that are responsive to students’ needs. • Maintain high level of sensitivity, understanding, and respect for students, parents, employees, partners and the community.• Represent the College, serve as the primary point of contact for the MAPS 2.0 project.• Performs other duties appropriate to the position and College priorities. • Frequent travel required between campuses and to corporations, schools, meetings and conferences, etc. • Complies with all College Policies, procedures, rules and standards.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Skill/AbilityDescriptionProficiencyDemonstrated problem solving skillsProficient in English written and verbal communication skillsEffective interpersonal skillsStrong inter-personal & communication skills & demonstrated ability to work as part of a team. Possesses strong technical aptitudeProficient word processing and spreadsheet skills. AdvancedArticulate and responsive to colleaguesIntermediateAbility to represent the company with external constituentsIntermediateDemonstrated ability to maintain confidential informationAdvancedExperience in a regulated environmentAdvancedAbility to analyze and interpret financial dataAdvancedExcellent collaboration and team building skillsAdvancedDemonstrated time management and priority setting skillsAdvancedExcellent organizational skillsAdvancedLicenses and CertificationsLicense or CertificationTime FrameReqPrefPeople Management ResponsibilitiesIndicate the type and scope of supervisory responsibilities of this position. Check only one box. NOTE: this refers to supervision of other College employees and excludes student workers.Additional Informationx Direct supervision over a unit of non-exempt employees or lead responsibility over a group of exempt employees. Most of the time Is spent assigning, reviewing, and checking work or eliminating normal difficulties involving standard policies, procedures, or work practices. Input would be significant In subordinate employees' performance appraisal, hire or fire decisions.People Management: HeadcountFTE Individual Contributorx This position manages people# of Direct Subordinates33.0# of Essential Student Workers# of Contracted SubordinatesAdditional People ManagementEnter functional area and responsibilities of positions managed Functional AreaResponsibilitiesFinancial Responsibility: Select one or more facets of financial responsibility for this position, use the drop-down menu at the bottom of the page to reflect the total budget associated with this role.PlanningMonitoring/ ReconcilingTrackingx Has Financial ResponsibilitiesXSetting and controlling a budgetNoneNoneNoneXStaying within a line item in department’s budgetNoneNoneNoneXP-Card User$1,001 to $5,000$1,001 to $5,000$1,001 to $5,000Collaboration/Service: Indicate the nature of collaboration and/or service to others required by the position and whether this occurs internally (with others at the College) or externally (with students, parents, donors, general public, vendors, media, other institutions, etc.) Check all that apply. Additional information can be entered on the right.InternalExternalAdditional InformationXXExchange of routine, factual information and/or answering routine questions.XXExchange detailed information or resolve varied problems.XXAccess to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.XIdentify needs/concerns of others, determine potential solutions, resolve or redirect appropriately.XPersuade, gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas or collaborate on significant projects.XResolve conflict, negotiate or collaborate on major projects.Handle sensitive issues and facilitate collaboration at the highest level.XXDevelop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance workflow and work quality.Decision Making: Indicate the type of impact of the decisions typically made by this position. Check only one box. Additional information can be entered on the right.Additional InformationDecisions generally affect own position or specific functional area. Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.xMay contribute to business and operational decisions that affect the department. Decisions made address non-routine questions and situations, often requiring investigation and/or research of precedents. Uses patterns, trends, and precedents to analyze situations and determine appropriate course of action or approach to solving problems. Decisions have major implications on the strategy, operational and business decisions that affect the department. Problems are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation. Problems are solved using knowledge and skills, and general precedents and practices. Decisions and problems are complex and involve multiple constituencies, often with competing priorities. Problems are highly varied, complex and often non-recurring; require novel and creative approaches to resolution. New concepts and approaches may have to be developed.Independence of ActionIndicate the position’s general degree of independence of action. Check only one box. Additional information can be entered on the right.Additional InformationWork is closely managed and reviewed for accuracy and adequacy. Follows specific, outlined, and detailed directions.xWorks is accomplished with moderate supervision. Follows established and detailed directions. Work is reviewed for accuracy and overall adequacy. Works is accomplished with limited direction. Determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is evaluated upon completion to ensure objectives have been met. Work is accomplished without considerable direction. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria in obtaining results. Exerts significant latitude in determining objectives of assignment. Takes calculated risks with consultation from the expert.Works with minimal direction toward predetermined long-range goals. Acts independently to determine methods and procedures on new or special assignments. Determines and pursues courses of action essential in obtaining desired results. Takes calculated risks.------ Other Scope factors: Could also include Factors from WV HEPC form --------Problem Complexity and Problem-Solving TimeframesDescribes how clearly a problem is defined when presented and how much additional effort is required to understand the nature of the problem. Additionally reflects typical timeframes associated with resolving problems encountered in the role.Provides resolution to problems that are readily identifiable with limited scope and are resolved in accordance with standard practices, procedures, applications or routines. Problem/Task resolution timeframe: The majority of tasks typically take one to two days to resolve. Provides resolution to an assortment of problems that are typically well defined, but some clarification or judgment is required to determine action, as additional information about the problem / task is discovered. Uses judgment within defined practices / procedures to determine appropriate action. Problem/Task resolution timeframe: Inclusive of shorter timeframes, but the majority of tasks take up to several weeks to resolve.xProvides resolution to a diverse range of recognizable complex problems. Analysis is required to identify root cause. Uses judgment within defined boundaries to develop alternate solutions, both long and short term. Problem/Task resolution timeframe: Inclusive of shorter timeframes, but typically the majority of tasks take three to six months to resolve.Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Constructs and may pursue alternative paths towards a solution. Exercises judgment in selecting method, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results consistent with broadly defined policies and practices. Problem/Task resolution timeframe: Inclusive of shorter timeframes, but typically six to twelve months or more to resolve.Works on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires and evaluation of intangibles. Aware and responds to changing and interconnected variables. Exercises independent judgment in methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Problem/Task resolution timeframe: Inclusive of shorter timeframes, but typically twelve months or more to resolve.Impact: A statement which describes the impact to the company of contributions, decisions, recommendations or actions taken by the incumbentFailure to accomplish results can normally be overcome without significant effect on the organizationFailure to achieve results or erroneous judgments may require the allocation of additional resources to correct and / or achieve goals.xFailure to obtain results or erroneous judgments or recommendations would normally have serious results and may require substantial expenditure of resources to correct and / or achieve goals. Erroneous decisions or recommendations would normally result in the inability to reach crucial organizational objectives and may have prolonged effect, as well as the expenditure of substantial resources.Erroneous decisions or recommendations would normally result in failure to reach goals crucial to significant organizational objectives and would profoundly effect the image of the organization.Physical DemandsA thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Physical DemandAll of the TimeMost of the TimeSome of the TimeRarelyNeverBalancing (full body)XBendingXCarryingXClimbing (low heights such as step stool)XClimbing (ladders over 3 feet)XCrawlingXCrouchingDrivingXHearingXHoistingXKneelingXLeaping or jumpingXLifting/carrying very lightweight objects occasionallyXLifting/carrying lightweight objects (up to 25 lbs.)XLifting/carrying moderately heavy items (over 25 and up to 50 lbs.)XLifting/carrying heavy items (over 50 and up to 75 lbs.)XLifting/carrying very heavy items (over 75 lbs.)XOffice environment/sedentary workXPulling or tuggingXReaching above shoulderXReaching below shoulderXRunningXSeeingXSitting (for brief periods)XSitting (for long periods)XStairs (ascending and descending)XStanding (for brief periods)XStanding (for long periods)XStoopingXTouchingXTwisting (of torso)XWalkingXAdditional Physical DemandsA thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsWorking ConditionsWhile performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to meet the following physical demands: Working ConditionAll of the TimeMost of the TimeSome of the TimeRarelyNeverExamplesNormal OfficeXUse of computerXInadequate ventilationXExtremes in temperatureXOutside weather conditionsXWetness/humidityXIndustrial dust/fumes/odor (from normal daily conditions)XHeights (over 10 feet)XMoving parts (tools and machinery)XVibrationsXElectrical currentXExcessive noiseXRespirable (asbestos, silica, coal, e.g.)XAnimalsXRadiationXChemicalsXToxic conditions/fumesXContagious diseasesXBody fluidsXLow lightingXTight space working environmentXOther
Project Engineer
Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson Inc. -
Cheshire, OH
Project Inspector
KEC Services LLC -
Athens, OH
Project Manager
BHE GT&S -
Jane Lew, WV

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