Bergen Community College Hiring for Program Supervisor at Paramus, New Jersey Full Time

The NJBIA Grant Program aims to provide valuable training and support to eligible businesses in New Jersey through grant funding. As the part-time NJBIA Program Supervisor, you will play a key role in managing the program’s operations, ensuring its success, and driving positive outcomes for participating businesses. If you have a passion for workforce development, grant management, and program coordination, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the business community.

Major Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive program plan for the NJBIA Grant Training Program, aligned with the goals and objectives of the program.
• Oversee all aspects of the program, including planning, execution, monitoring, and evaluation, to ensure successful program implementation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to establish strategic partnerships, secure additional resources, and maximize program impact.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify eligible businesses and evaluate their training needs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with participating businesses, providing ongoing support and guidance throughout the program duration.
• Monitor and track program progress, ensuring adherence to program timelines, deliverables, and grant requirements.
• Prepare regular reports on program activities, outcomes, and impact.
• Managing all aspects of program development including budget, staffing, scheduling, promotional materials, marketing, instructional quality and student relations.
• Evaluation of courses, instructors and instructional materials.
• Identification and recommendation for hire of appropriate instructional staff.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and regulations related to workforce development and grant management.
• Continuously evaluate program effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement, implementing necessary adjustments as required.
• Performs additional tasks or duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree required, BA/BS degree preferred in a relevant field such as business administration.
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant business experience.
• Proven experience in program management, preferably in the field of workforce development, grant-funded programs or business training.
• Strong background in sales or consultative roles, demonstrating the ability to understand customer needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Strong knowledge of grant management principles and experience in compliance with grant requirements.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Engage in proactive outreach to businesses through cold calling to raise awareness about the grant opportunity and drive enrollment.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting, with strong attention to detail.
• Familiarity with the New Jersey business landscape and workforce development initiatives is a plus.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in web-based marketing tools, Microsoft Word and Excel, and CRM software products

This position is Part Time and pays $25 an hour.