Lead Program Navigator

ANEW is a nonprot organization with a mission of building people building communities. Founded in 1980 ANEW has a unique and successful reputation for assisting underserved populations into apprenticeship and family wage careers. ANEW is focused on changing the culture and demographics of industries that have historically not been diverse or inclusive.

POSITION TITLE: Lead Program Navigator WGA

JOB SUMMARY
Under the general direction of the Senior Manager Career Development the Lead Program Navigator WGA (WA Grant for Apprenticeship) will independently complete routine and non routine processes including meeting with potential participants approving and determining funding as well as tracking and recording expenses for the Washington College Grant program. The Washington College Grant Program is managed by the Washington Student Achievement Council(WSAC). This position will have regular contact and communication with the program funder will complete program reports and design and implement internal systems to improve efficiency and accuracy of the program. The Lead Program Navigator will work with WG staff ANEW staff and participants. This person will perform with a high level of efficiency and accuracy and explain the funding disbursement process to participants staff and the general public. The Lead Program Navigator must follow program agency and grant guidelines as well as ANEW internal procedures and policies.

The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal communication qualities be committed to working with diverse populations and provide excellent customer service to a broad range of cultures. This position advances ANEWs values for fair and culturally competent service delivery innovation efficient application of resources building a culture of performance and expanding opportunities to seek input listen and respond to industry and residents.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Serve as one of the primary points of contact for the Washington College Grant.
Responsible for orientations of program participants interviews screening and determining eligibility
Build and maintain successful relationships with program partners
Assist the Senior Manager Career Development with the implementation and development of the WSAC grant programs including creating and or revising policies and procedures within WSAC grant guidelines
Coordinate and manage team outreach efforts and travel as required
Determine participant eligibility as per agency guidelines and ensure that maximum funding amounts and timelines are not exceeded
Schedule appointments to meet with participants 1on1 to advise them of the award their responsibilities and how to access funding
Monitor participants satisfactory progress track current standing and RSI requirements to program completion

Assist with the development of programmatic budget tasks including reconciling grant funds between Salesforce CRM database QuickBooks and finance team members while ensuring accuracy

Submit monthly reports communicate any challenges and successes to the Senior Manager Career Development

Supervision of a team of Program staff up to 5 FTE
Verify participant employment status and quarterly participant selfattestation
Maintain records both electronically and paper hard copies for auditing purposes
Ensure participant data is correct and up to date for reporting
Communicate award status with participant WGA Program Manager and WGA Finance Assistant
Submit monthly reporting to WGA Program Manager and/or senior leadership
Approve and coordinate with finance team to disburse funds as requested by participant.
Ability to solve problems and make decisions independently
Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
Assist with the performance of outreach activities including assisting apprenticeship programs through the enrollment process into the WA Grant for Apprenticeship Program
Prioritize and organize workload
Manage time and projects to meet deadlines
Perform other duties as assigned

MINIMUM / REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or equivalent required (Associates bachelors or masters degree preferred)
Minimum of 2 years of industry related support service experience

Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience

Experience being responsible for program outcomes and grant reporting.
Demonstrated prociency in Microsoft Office suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook Access SharePoint) Salesforce and general office equipment
Ability to travel 25% of the time when necessary
Demonstrated commitment to economic racial and social justice and an understanding of the ways institutions and systems hurt communities of color through both conscious and unconscious bias
Flexibility and adaptability in working with a growing nonprot
Strong communication and administrative skills with a proven track record of managing multiple projects
Experience in working with collaborative partnerships

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Background screening through Washington State Patrol
Ability to work exible schedule to include evening and or weekend
Reliable transportation to and from ANEW Office in Tukwila Washington
Proof of citizenship or other authorization for employment
Continuation of employment is contingent upon performance
Continuation of this position is dependent on achievement of performance goals and availability of funding

WORK LOCATION: ANEW Tukwila Training Center and Satellite locations as assigned. This position may include up to 25% of travel.
WORK SCHEDULE: This is a fulltime exempt position. Regular workweek is 40 hours Monday through Friday
Business Hours: 8am4:30pm. Occasional evenings weekends and some travel may be required. REPORTS TO: Senior Manager Career Development

SALARY
This position is an exempt salaried position with a starting salary range of $74513 $79085.38 Per Year. This position is grant funded and continuation of this position is subject to funding.
The starting salary is based on education and experience.

BENEFITS
This position is an exempt position. The person in this position is expected to serve a 90day probation period. Benets will not be included until and unless the position is made permanent which is contingent upon performance evaluation funding board direction and potential re development of the organization and its training/service delivery models. If the position is more than 30/hours per week a portion of medical benefits will be paid by the employer these medical benets will include medical dental and vision benets.

A portion of the medical premium is made by the employee through a pretax contribution at time of payroll posting. Employees at 30/hours a week or greater qualify for full benets and pay a pretax contribution of $80 per month. Additional employer paid benets include basic life insurance vacation sick leave holiday pay and taxes as required by law. ANEW employees are eligible to receive a 4% match to 401k profit sharing plan after one year of continuous employment. Employees are not permitted to use paid sick or vacation time until completion of their 90day probationary period.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The nal applicant will be selected by way of a competitive process which will include interviewing and professional reference checks. Please apply online at be considered for this role.

ANEW is committed to being accessible to all. For accommodation applying please email

Required Experience:

Senior IC