Program Specialist II

Responsibilities

•    Work with Assistant Director of Fund Sponsored Education Programs to oversee assigned training programs, including grant budgets, administration and reporting requirements 
•    Establish and cultivate relationships with key union and management representatives at participating facilities  
•    Work in close collaboration with TUF staff and labor/management committee members to design, develop, implement, and evaluate training programs
•    Establish relationships and liaison with contracted educational providers and individual instructors to evaluate and monitor the quality and performance of programs
•    Optimize use of funding within contractual obligations
•    Travel to health care facilities to open training and provide members with updated information about all TUF programs; secure space for training as needed
•    Manage grant program performance including student enrollment, program completion, instructor/vendor performance, curriculum development, and expenditure of funds
•    Work with team to ensure accuracy and timely submission of program records and reports to appropriate departments and funding sources, including preparing statistical reports and analyses on programs
•    Collaborate with other Funds and departments to facilitate quality programs 
•    Participate in case managing members and problem solve issues as they arise
•    Keep abreast of industry and union issues in the region
•    Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management

Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in Education, Training, or equivalent years of work experience required, Master’s degree preferred
•    Minimum three (3) years experience in adult education, training or workforce development required 
•    Proficiency in Ms Word and Excel required  
•    Knowledge of adult education principles, best practices, case management and career coaching 
•    Knowledge of career and educational pathways and degree programs in the health care field 
•    Knowledge of best practices in educational and career practices
•    Demonstrated ability to work independently
•    Demonstrated accomplishment and experience in designing, planning, implementing, and evaluating education and/or training programs, preparing and managing budgets, and working in teams 
•    Excellent organizational, record keeping, and communications skills both oral and written 
•    Ability to work independently, prioritize and multitask; able to support multiple training programs 
•    Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends required
•    Ability to travel to sites within the five boroughs