Project Director, Northeast Ohio Workforce Initiative In Nursing Grant

This position focuses on the overall responsibility for managing the scope of work for the Northeast Ohio Workforce Initiative in Nursing grant. This grant will focus on helping future Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses obtain quality jobs and advance their careers, particularly targeting under-served communities and addressing healthcare worker shortages in Northeast Ohio. This position involves leading the project team, including the Healthcare Career Specialist, monitoring progress, coordinating with project partners, and ensuring that all activities align with the project vision and objectives.

Who We Are:

The positive energy at Stark State College comes from exceptionally dedicated employees who work hard for students.

Success - for both our employees and our students - is the result.

We value diversity in backgrounds and experiences and strive to provide an environment that makes students, faculty, staff and community feel welcome and valued.

You'll Be a Great Fit If:

• You possess strong leadership skills that inspire and motivate teams and keep everyone aligned with project goals;

• You are highly skilled in project planning and execution;

• You are skilled in supervising, adept at building high-performing teams, fostering collaboration and successful in managing project finances; 

• You are skilled at ensuring compliance with federal grant requirements and regulations; and

• You have effective organizational, time management, communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills along with the ability to gather and correctly analyze statistical data.

Typical Responsibilities Include:

• Planning, executing and monitoring all aspects of the grant project, ensuring timely completion of project milestones and deliverables.

• Developing detailed project plans, timelines and budgets.

• Leading and supervising the project team, including the Healthcare Career Specialist, providing guidance, setting performance expectations, and ensuring team members have the resources they need to succeed.

• Communicating and coordinating with project partners, such as hospital employers, educational institutions, and community organizations. Facilitating collaboration and ensuring alignment with project goals.

• Ensuring compliance with grant requirements and regulations. Preparing and submitting required reports to the Department of Labor and other stakeholders. Maintaining accurate project documentation.

• Identifying potential risks to the project and developing mitigation strategies. Addressing any issues that arise during the course of the project.

To Be Considered You Need:

• A Master's degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration OR a Master's degree in Business Administration

• To be a Registered Nurse with a current, active, unrestricted license in the state of Ohio

• A minimum of three years of successful program management experience

• Proven experience in successful grant management

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Outstanding benefits you can expect from Stark State: (See the benefits tab on the job description details.) Excellent

medical, dental & vision coverage; paid life and AD&D insurance; state pension/retirement (OPERS/STRS); paid time off, sick leave and paid holidays; paid Stark State tuition, tuition reimbursement and employee assistance program and more.

The work you do at Stark State will matter to the thousands of students who walk through our doors and eventually across the commencement stage on their journey to a better tomorrow. Come join us and learn how your aspirations can be a part of a better future for them - and you.

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