Vermont Rural Learning Collective Program Director
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Job Location:
Lyndonville, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 45000 - 50000
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
VSC-UP Bargaining Unit
Exempt
Grade 13
Vermont Rural Learning Collective Program Director
BASIC FUNCTION
To design support administer the AmeriCorps program grant.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Grant Management:
- Develop and carry out program goals of the AmeriCorps grant to meet the needs of educational nonprofits in rural Vermont according to AmeriCorps priority areas.
- Serve as lead role in writing grant applications for refunding of the program or othernrelated projects.
- Oversee program host site and member data collection towards federal performance measures and submit Mid and End of Year Progress Reports.
- Submit Slot Conversion Requests as needed.
Budget and Financial:
- Oversee and manage the AmeriCorps program budget including: establish budget monitor and track expenditures develop and submit regular reports to the college and federal agencies as required and respond to audits as requested.
- Request compile and report on Grantee Cash match and In-Kind. Complete Budget Modification Requests as needed.
Host Site Management:
- Monitoring and training for VRLC host sites; Maintain working relationships with Host Site Supervisors and respond to new prospective sites.
- Administer Sponsorship Application and Slot Commitment process including selecting sites and disbursing MSY/members.
- Lead Annual Site Supervisor Orientation and meetings.
Member Management:
- Provide pre-enrollment Orientation for members. Enrollment in Egrants grant management system; Monitoring throughout service (e.g. conducting site visits administering evaluations); Exit process (e.g. conducting exit interviews collecting portfolios).
- Oversee Background checks compliance as per NSCHC requirements with support of Program Coordinator.
- Design and implement AmeriCorps trainings and events for member and site supervisors in conjunction with the Program Coordinator and other AmeriCorps program staff.
- Provide support for members in areas such as: accessing AmeriCorps healthcare conflict resolution mentoring and life after AmeriCorps. Work with alumni.
Represent VRLC Program:
- Represent VRLC at VSC meetings committees workgroups and initiatives.
- Represent VRLC at monthly SerVermont Commission Program Director meetings and annual regional and national AmeriCorps/CNCS conferences.
Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISON RECEIVED
General supervision is received from AVP of Academic Support and Educational Opportunity Programs.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
This position supervises the Program Coordinator of VRLC VRLC.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in education counseling human services or related field masters degree strongly preferred plus three to four years of related experience or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
- Federal grant writing and budget management experience.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite products including Word and Excel.
- Experience working with diverse populations.
- Prior participation in a national service program preferred.
- Valid drivers license and reliable vehicle required - position involves in-state travel and occasional attendance at national conferences and training events.
Location: VTSU Lyndon Campus Lyndon VT
Compensation:The budgeted compensation for this position is $45000-$50000.
Benefits Package:
- Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- TuitionWaiver to Vermont State Colleges
- Tuition Waiver to UVM* for dependent children
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long Term Disability
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Medical Personal and Vacation Leave
This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the job classification. It is not all-encompassing statement of the specific duties responsibilities and qualifications of the individual positions assigned to the classification. Other duties as assigned are anticipated and expected.
Vermont State University is a part of the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS). VSCS values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning. Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community. VSCS strongly encourages applications from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations. VSCS is an equal opportunity employer in compliance with ADA requirements and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact our HR office for assistance with accommodations at.
NOTE: This job could be subject to a fingerprint-supported criminal background check. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory results of this check.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Nurse Management
- Program Management
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
- Addiction Counseling
