Essential Duties:

• Manage the FlexFactor program including the start-up of new programs, retention of programs, and corporate and college visits
• Oversee all event management activities supporting major special events in promotion of the DoD-Increasing the Pipeline grant
• Collaborate with front office team to produce and promote marketing messages through social media channels
• Identify and secure resources to execute the delivery of the award-specified outcomes such as curriculum development. This will include selecting, engaging, and managing independent contractors, and vendors
• Provide internal leadership and management for business advisory groups related to advanced manufacturing at the Workforce Development Center
• Provide project management for the deployment and reporting of the Defense Workforce Pipeline grant with guidance from Cincinnati State’s finance department and under the direction of Lorain Community College
• Responsible for financial management, reporting and documentation related to the expenditure of the grant award and college funds supporting the project
• Develop and produce reports on grant activities and outcomes
• Prepare presentations, reports, spreadsheets, meeting minutes, and other business information, with accuracy
• Manage multiple projects and priorities, and use discretion in interaction with all individuals – internally and externally
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree required
• Minimum of two years working directly with school district administrators and teachers (Ohio Technical Centers or K-12)
• Minimum of one year of experience as a project manager
• Minimum of one year experience in event management
• Strong organizational skills and an exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to balance workload under short deadlines and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated competency in Microsoft Office: Advanced proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, functional proficiency in Access
• Internet proficiency and strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, pay attention to detail, maintain confidentiality and meet deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Project Management Professional (PMP or CPM) Certification
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in event management

• Excellent customer service skills in problem solving, analytical, decision-making, project management skills, and time management.
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate/interact effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population to provide a good impression of the College.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, work independently, and be a team player, pay attention to detail, maintain confidentiality, and meet project deadlines.
• Possess the ability to be innovative with demonstrated commitment to organizational effectiveness.
• Ability and willingness to work with customers, faculty and students of various abilities and diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.
• Ability to work under fast-paced and changing conditions.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI):

• Ability to lift/move packages (up to 25 lbs.) on an intermittent basis