Program Administrator (WA Open ProfTech Project)

Description

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The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) invites applications from qualified individuals interested in serving as a Project Manager for the Washington Open ProfTech project (Phase 3). As a member of the Educational Resources and Innovation team, this new position has primary responsibilities for the successful implementation of the Washington Open ProfTech project, a federally-funded program aimed at developing a set of open textbooks in professional technical programs within Washington's community and technical college system.

NOTE: This is a grant-funded position with a fixed end date of September 30, 2030.

Headquartered in Olympia, Washington, remote or hybrid work arrangements may be considered.

Duties

• Provide statewide program administration and oversight for the Open ProfTech project, which involves planning, monitoring authoring activities and budgets, providing technical assistance, and producing required reports associated under the direction of the Project Director. Specific duties include but are not limited to:

  • Provide program guidance and technical assistance to all project participants, including faculty authors and support staff.
  • Manage budget and invoicing, including awarding and redistributing funds in an informed and equitable manner.
  • Oversee contract compliance/performance monitoring and manage the program granting process.
  • Conduct training sessions for project participants to ensure their understanding of grant funding requirements and limitations.
  • Facilitate state-wide college/partner meetings and maintain ongoing communication with all grantees and partners.
  • Ensure compliance with state and federal legal and fiscal requirements for all assigned programs.
  • Undertake other special projects and duties as assigned by the project director.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, with a focus in areas such as finance, marketing, technology, or organizational leadership OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of three years of experience supporting grant-funded projects within a government agency.
• A minimum of one year of experience supporting faculty and staff at higher education institutions.
• Proficiency in instructional technology tools and platforms, including Canvas and Google Workspace.

Supplemental Information

HOW TO APPLYInterested candidates may apply by submitting the following items:

• Letter of formal application that addresses your interest in the position and ability to perform the responsibilities described in this announcement.
• Detailed résumé of all educational and professional experience that demonstrates how you meet the qualifications.
• List of at least three professional references with contact information. References are typically contacted after interviews.