North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University Looking for Program Manager – USDA – NextGeN Grant Program at Greensboro, NC  Full Time

Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in the area of assignment, of which at least one is supervisory or in a lead-worker capacity; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Must have earned a Bachelor’s degree in Food, Agriculture, Agribusiness or a closely related field; or equivalent combination of project management training and experience. Experience with project management and team leadership. Ability to complete work independently and efficiently.

Ability to assess the needs of the project and work towards successful completion of tasks. Experience working effectively as a team member.

Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and team-spirit. Ability to handle multiple demands and set priorities.

Ability to manage time and resources. Experience with budget development and management (preferred). Experience using Doodle, Zoom, Webex, Banner, Aggie Mart, EPAF (preferred) Data analysis and Computer skills i.e. experience with data analysis software, Microsoft office, other productivity software.

Preferred Years’ Experience, Skills, Training, Education:

Earned MS degree in Food, Agriculture, Agribusiness or a closely related field. Three years of experience with project management, coordination and or team leadership.

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The Program Manager will provide overall leadership and oversight for the work of the USDA–NEXTGEN funded Grant Program entitled SAPLINGS (Systems Approach to Promote Learning and Innovation for the Next GenerationS). Led by North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T), the nation’s largest historically black university in the country and host of the 1890 Center for Student Success and Workforce Development (SSWD)1 , SAPLINGS partners and stakeholders include local communities and K-12 educators across 7 states, 12 universities (7 1890 and 5 1862 LGUs), 6 non-profits, 9 federal and state agencies, and 5 industries from national corporations to small URM farmers. In partnership with the SSWD Centers’ leadership team at N.C. A&T State University, the Program Manager will provide leadership for the overall NEXTGEN Grant Program, including (1) coordination of day-to-day operations (2) oversight of the reporting process for funded projects (request, receive and analyze quarterly reports); (3) data collection and analyses of specific quantitative/qualitative metrics aligned with the Center’s objectives for reports, (4) communication with all grant partners to create synergy across the consortium, (5) scheduling and management of meetings and agendas, and (6) service as the main point of contact for the Grant Program. (7), ensure the financial and budgeting oversight of the program.

This position is a permanent full-time ; 5 year appointment.

The USDA NextGen Grant Program, housed within the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at NC A&T State University, envisions leading the 1890 land-grant universities (LGUs) and the nation in growing the next generation of underrepresented minority (URM) workers, leaders, and innovators for food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences (FANH) careers. Primary goals are to: (1) improve the pipeline via early outreach, family engagement, recruitment, and marketing research, (2) establish a program consisting of six modules to enhance student learning, training and success (Box 1); (3) build collaborations at local, regional, and national levels, and (4) establish mechanisms to enable sustainability. In doing so, SAPLINGS will prepare URM students across the educational continuum-4-H youth, Grades 5-12 (G5-12), and college-for USDA and other federal and private sector employment. Supported activities include formal and informal outreach and engagement, integrated recruitment, training and retention initiatives, scholarships, experiential learning, and other student supports.

Full knowledge of program practices, policies and procedures. Full knowledge of local, state and federal regulations and statutes governing the area of work.
Knowledge of applicable information technology. Ability to ensure integrity of information systems, internal controls and data, including recommending modifications as required. Ability to apply updated information technology to facilitate program goals and program procedures.
Considerable knowledge of supervisory practices and skill in supervising others, including communication skills. Ability to assist with or conduct investigations. Working knowledge of state government’s human resources policies and procedures.
Basic knowledge of strategic planning methodologies and practices.

Ability to coach and facilitate the enhancement of employee competencies
Ability to manage resources effectively to provide for employee training and growth to meet the operational goals and objectives.
Ability to address quality monitoring and performance improvement issues for the program or area of responsibility.
Ability to review and approve work findings/written reports of moderate complexity. Ability to ensure that program rules and regulations are interpreted correctly

Ability to analyze moderately complex situations. Ability to recommend appropriate solutions and options. Ability to alert management to the potential impact on the program. Ability to recommend responses to a moderately complex situation based on interpretation of local, state and federal program regulations and standards. Ability to recommend modifications to program policy and procedures to minimize risk.

Ability to communicate moderately complex program information outside of the organization. Ability to interpret program policies, procedures, rules and regulations internal to the organization. Ability to ensure that program policies, procedures, rules and regulations are interpreted correctly by others.
Ability to review and approve marketing information and/or written reports of moderate complexity.
Ability to develop contacts and relationships with interested parties in achieving program/organizational goals.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more: