Program Administrator, Displaced Homemaker Program

Overview:

This position administers, coordinates and delivers services for Displaced Homemaker Program. The position is also responsible for case management, job development and career coaching, and grant management.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for case management of program participants.
• Assess potential clients and conduct in-take interviews.
• Identify challenges and obstacles that would preclude client success.
• Identify needs of participants and compile and use lists of resources and make referrals that address participants’ needs.
• Develop a plan of action, and make appropriate referrals to community-based agencies and organizations as needed.
• Advocate for services for participants with local agencies and organizations.
• Screen potential participants and determine eligibility for program benefits.
• Provide on-going support and advice to program participants.
• Establish and maintain required records for each participant.

• Provide career guidance, based on career-decision tools, and job searching, filling application, resume writing, interview, and follow-up.
• Provide advice and counsel to program participants and potential participants.
• Creates job opportunities by developing relationships with employers. Oversee facilitation of support groups. Co-facilitate or facilitate support groups and workshops.
• Develop, deliver and/or facilitate selected training, professional development or personal development programs designed to meet program objectives.

• Coordinate program development and implementation at various college locations.
• Act as liaison with local and state government agencies and community groups responsible for program content and administration. Collaborate with community groups and state representatives to enhance services.
• Recruit and liaison with instructors, College staff and volunteer staff needed to carry out program objectives.
• Work with College Relations, prepare and coordinate promotional materials designed to reach and inform the intended target audience. Materials may include brochures, forms, schedules, and promotional pieces.
• Represent the College and the program to local community groups and state agencies and participate on pertinent boards and professional agencies.
• Attend all Displaced Homemakers monthly and quarterly meetings as mandated by the grant.
• Network with other departments in Brookdale Community College and Community Based Organizations by attending relevant meetings and joining committees that will benefit the clients and foster good working relationships.
• Act as liaison with the state Program Manager and the Division Head.

• Responsible for maintenance of detailed documentation regarding the status of all program participants. Make documentation available to appropriate local or state agencies as necessary.
• Provide information to Brookdale’s Job Board.
• Develop and deliver program-related education programs and activities with community groups, professional organizations and state agencies.
• Ensure program reporting requirements are met. Prepare required reports for review.
• Perform special projects or related duties/responsibilities as assigned.

• Develop funding proposals for specified programs and activities. Monitor program budget throughout the year and report variances. Maintain regular coordination with Coordinator of Grants and Special Projects.
• Seek additional funding for program through grants and/or partnerships with organizations providing related services.
• Disseminate available funds to participants for emergencies, educational costs, child care, travel, and other grant approved expenditures.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired.

Experience:

• Three years of related experience.
• Experience managing grants.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to develop positive relationships with a diverse student population.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn Displaced Homemaker program.
• Ability to work collaboratively and to address problems through tem work. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Must be computer literate with the ability to utilize Microsoft Office at an intermediate level and the ability to learn and utilize specific higher education programs and systems. Individual should have superior analytical, written, and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills as well as leadership and management skills.
• Ability to learn and apply office practices, procedures, policies, and regulations that are essential to the position.
• Valid Driver's License is necessary.
• Ability to travel locally.

Preferred Qualifications and Special Considerations:

• Knowledge of Monmouth County and its communities.
• Weekend and evening work, and flexible hours/schedules may be required. The incumbent works at the regional locations as scheduled by the supervisor. Employee must be able to travel to any Brookdale location.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

A review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled. Submission of application materials by Monday, November 18th, 2024, is preferred to ensure full consideration.

Application Documents: Cover Letter, Letter of Recommendation, Other, Resume

Pay Rate: $64,342