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E2G Program Manager
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What they do
A Grants Manager or Administrator works for an organization to identify sources for grant funding and manage grant reporting. Researches funding sources, writes grant applications, monitors the work being done with grant funding, and prepares reports for funders. Works for a non-profit or community based organization, or a college, university or health care organization that relies on grant funding to support research or develop new programs.
$91,985 / year median in Louisiana
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Closes:
Work Type:
Staff Full-Time Locations:
Thibodaux, LA Categories:
Academic Affairs College:
Fletcher Technical Community College Department:
Academic Affairs & Initiatives Sub department:Energy & Advanced Technologies Type of Appointment:
Unclassified - Administrative/Staff (Grant Funded)Salary:
$65,657What You'll Do:
- Provide operational leadership for both E2G tracks: technical shipbuilding bootcamps (including accelerated certification) and the Admin Prep Academy.
- Coordinate faculty, staff, and contractors to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of training and services.
- Serve as the primary operational liaison with SBA, SBDC, economic development agencies, chambers of commerce, trade associations, and prime contractors; manage the partner referral network.
- Oversee participant recruitment, intake, and eligibility verification in coordination with the Work-Based Learning Coordinator.
- Monitor program performance against milestones, outputs, and outcomes; ensure complete and accurate data collection.
- Prepare and submit quarterly performance and financial reports in coordination with finance, per NOFO Section 6.3.2.
- Manage the program budget with college finance staff, tracking expenditures against the approved budget and quarterly allocations; ensure costs are allowable, reasonable, and allocable under 2 CFR Part 200.
- Ensure compliance with all SBA award terms, federal regulations (including 2 CFR Part 200), and college policies, including conflict-of-interest requirements.
- Support marketing and outreach, including pop-up eligibility screenings and industry events.
- Identify and resolve operational issues quickly, adapting delivery based on participant feedback and program data.
- Participate in college events, meetings, professional development, and committee service as needed.
Required Qualifications :
- Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, education, workforce development, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of program or project management experience, ideally with federally funded grants or workforce/technical training programs.
- Knowledge of federal grant administration and 2 CFR Part 200 requirements—or the ability to master them quickly.
- Strong organizational, coordination, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, staff, and external partners.
- Experience working with employers, small businesses, or economic and workforce development partners.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and a respectful, professional environment for participants, partners, and colleagues.
Preferred Qualifications :
- Master's degree in a related field.
- Experience managing SBA or U.S. Department of Labor grants.
- Familiarity with manufacturing, shipbuilding, or marine sectors and the southeast Louisiana business community.
- Experience with participant data collection and performance reporting systems.