Sr. Program Manager at Cannabis Workforce and Business Development Training Program in New York New York

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Job Listing Details

EMPLOYER NAME:

• CUNY BMCC

JOB POSITION TITLE:

• Sr. Program Manager at Cannabis Workforce and Business Development Training Program in New York New York

JOB POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Ensures effective delivery of instruction for all Cannabis-related training modules.
• Assess program curriculum and make modifications when necessary.
• Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the CUNY’s Cannabis Workforce and Business Development Training Program.
• Prepare and distribute progress reports, transcripts, and program certificates to all students completing the training program.
• Plan and set project goals and milestones to comply with requirements set forth by grantors, investors, or college officials.
• Create program calendars for the relevant programs.
• Develops and maintains ongoing collaborative relationships with CBP partners in order to facilitate their roles.
• Engages in problem-solving and adopts a continuous improvement approach to ensuring quality service delivery.
• Take the lead in project planning and oversee program implementation and budget expenditures to ensure the effective use of resources against planned activities and expected outputs.
• Collaborate with college staff and finance department in preparing sub-agreements and/or MOUs with project partners. Serves as a resource to the project’s Advisory Board.
• Hires and supervise instructors, data collection or retention specialist, Case Manager(s), and other personnel in tracking participants’ progress and attrition.
• Ensure adequate project monitoring and evaluation systems are in place to collect information and consolidate data to demonstrate impact and inform ongoing program design.
• Compile and prepare quality monthly and periodic project progress reports, as well as the final report, and feed in other information as required.
• Coordinates the development of policies, procedures, and standards and makes recommendations to the advisory board.
• Develop and lead training and other capacity-building efforts to develop knowledge and skills around case management, core concepts, referral mechanisms, and community outreach and mobilization for local partners.
• Support staff to implement, follow up, and monitor plans for all training and capacity-building efforts.
• Provide ongoing guidance to staff and partner agencies to ensure programming meets best practice standards and guidance around CUNY’s Cannabis Workforce and Business Development Training Program.
• Participate in regular meetings, and ensure that project activities are in line with the RFCUNY and DOL regulations and policies, in all activities.

WORK EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field with at least seven (7) years’ experience in Workforce Development.
• Master’s Degree preferred or equivalent in education and experience, plus three years of related experience, preferably in higher education administration or in the professional learning and development arena.
• Knowledge and experience of the CUNY system and/or NYC government agencies.
• Familiarity with Program Development, curricula, CBOs, economic development agencies, and legal services.
• Familiarity with the Cannabis Industry.
• The ideal candidate will have proven leadership, strategic thinking skills, experience in program development from concept to delivery; excellent communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills, and will display exemplary team leadership, mentorship, and professionalism.
• Experience with student, funder, staff, and employer engagement.
• Experience with developing and implementing marketing and marketing collateral.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and to prioritize multiple tasks appropriately.
• Experience developing programmatic budgets.
• Ability to think strategically, problem-solve, advocate for students, and support organizational goals.

SHIFT SCHEDULE:

• Able to work in-person 2-3 days a week and work remotely the remainder of the schedule. Occasionally support evening and weekend program events.

Estimated Salary: $65,000 – $75,000 per year based on qualifications.

PAY WAGE or SALARY:

• $75000.00 / Year

JOB LOCATION STATES:

• Cannabis Job in New York

JOB LOCATION CITIES:

• Cannabis Job in New York New York

JOB CATEGORIES:

• Administrative Job in Cannabis

JOB EMPLOYMENT TYPES:

• Full-time Job in Cannabis

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE) STATEMENT:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.