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Provide management, leadership, coordination, and operate the Federal TRiO Veterans Program, including communicating changes to the DOE representative.• Maintain compliance with state and federal laws, regulations, and District policies regarding the administration of the Student Support Services Grant with submission of timely end-of-year performance reports.• Coordinate with other College programs to communicate student opportunities and to obtain information regarding potential TRiO Program students, by participating in advisory board meetings, attending Federal and regional conferences through presentations, and supporting newcomers' orientation.• Coordinate and supervise various program activities such as registration, tutorial assistance, counseling, summer programs, and other programs for TRiO Veteran program participants.• Organize, develop, and disseminate brochures, pamphlets, social media, website, technological, and other informational material publicizing the availability of student and academic services provided by the TRiO Programs.• Assure accurate documentation of the TRiO Program’s fiscal records, student records, and evaluation data through the federal database supported by Blumen.• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with various faculty, staff, students, and community organizations; and maintain inter-program and interdisciplinary communications via email, social media, and digital learning management systems.• Through continued study and participation in professional organizations, maintain an understanding of current ideas, research, and practices pertaining to the areas of responsibility for this position to support equity, and access to all programmatic elements.• Design communication and recruitment campaigns and strategies to attract and retain program participants and reach program capacity utilizing software such as adobe creative, Canva, and PowerPoint.

Created and maintained an effective job development/placement program to meet students and community needs. Collaborated with Career Education Community Outreach Coordinator and local secondary partners to develop various career pathways. Serve as a liaison with business organizations, community, regional groups, and community colleges and four-year colleges and universities.Collaborated and in support took lead developing, writing, and submitting a $1.2M grant proposal that was awarded to support 12 Regional and District Community College Job Developers.Collaborated and became project manager for the $400K MSJC Mobile Career center, from bidding to inception working with various departments to meet business and budgetary guidelines. Implemented and coordinated the planning and workshop review of all career/employability workshops.Monitored and took necessary actions for any budgetary actions with the guidance of the Director of Strong Workforce Programming to ensure all elements of the Job Developer/Placement activities were executed during the academic year. Promoted and established a liaison between college programs and local schools and colleges by participating with the Regional Job Developers in sharing information and enhancing placement opportunities for students around the region and within Career Education. Assisted in the drafting of the scope of services and standard operating procedures for the new Mobile Career Bus to enhance Career Education and build a stronger career pathway for secondary programs.Collaborated with various educational departments and faculty leads by working to build stronger relationships with community leaders, and bringing these leaders in to enhance skills panel, strengthening internship opportunities, and supporting the growth of student learning with employability skills.

Department of Labor Trainer/Facilitator supporting transitioning Military Service Members and their spouses in the area of employment training to assist in a smooth and successful transition to the civilian job market. Areas of focus included but not limited to Transition Planning, career exploration and validation, job search plan, resume preparation, federal hiring practices and interview strategies.

Educated and trained Soldiers and family members through established training modules to be self-sufficient leaders within their communities. Supported and managed volunteer teams ranging in size of 10 to 50 volunteer instructors. Collaborated with Key Leaders to formulate ways to reach families on the Army Mission. Coordinated with command and support agencies for various logistical components to include design and modifications of training setup. Increased program efficiency by establishing written guidelines and policies maximizing effectiveness and consistency. Analyzed and recommended program improvements with the Program Manager finding creative ways to support programs mission when critical staffing and budgetary restrictions were in place. Evaluated and interviewed potential volunteer candidates to fill specific roles in the volunteer organization by following established standard operating procedures and meeting the demands of the program by 100% at full operational capacity. Guided and supported AFTB volunteers by resolving complaints, or referring the volunteer or group grievances to Program Manager when needed, improving volunteer effectiveness and program efficiencies.Assisted the professional goals and ethics of the program and attended staff meetings conducted by the AFTB Program Manager. Identified training and developmental needs of volunteers and arranged for professional training when needed, there by ensuring 100% trained volunteer force..

Created a long-term plan in conjunction with the Human Resource department to establish continuous training for Family Readiness Support Assistants (FRSA) Supervisors. Executed a budget in support of family readiness in accordance with all laws and regulations set forth by the higher headquarters to include working with contracting and finance department. Prepared division guidelines on Army regulations referencing family programs and in accordance with Division Strategic Campaign Plan. Devised and planned various professional development training for 27 Family Readiness Support Assistants, to include drafting and writing plans. Created a system for all support elements to input planning and execution of tasks related to and assisting unit-level readiness. Coordinated and implemented various programmatic enhancements for multi-level organization to support the mission of the Army in regards to family programs. Conducted assessments on family programs ensuring all government regulations were in compliance. Created a higher organizational cycle training to allow for consistency of service and evaluations standards when new supervisors come on board. Established and maintained unit Family readiness leadership and well-being of Families through various symposiums, training and holistic efforts, i.e., resiliency training, and family readiness group symposiums. Established use of a multi-media site for use by coordinating partners and leaders to comment and stay up-to-date on revolving issues related to family programs.

Created and wrote new curriculum for an established Army program to include handouts, PowerPoint, activities and instructors aids. Updated current curriculum to be in line with current standards and delivery methodology. Articulated and provided innovative and practical applications for establishing standardized classes no matter the level of instructor training. Communicated and interacted with various curriculum re-write teams to maintain continuity and enthusiasm throughout the re-write process. Utilized various internet communication platforms to interact with the re-write team to reinforce standards and to address questions and concerns from the re-write team

Maintained the day-to-day activities of a USO Center, ensuring continued growth and expansion of a financially viable, self-sustaining operation. Provided leadership for staff and 102 volunteers at the Center to offer a warm, friendly, inviting environment for troops and their families while simultaneously enhancing bottom line results. Provided active leadership in procurement and growth of financial and in-kind resources necessary for center operations. Managed full-cycle human capital activities including recruitment, supervision, training & development and recognition for volunteer workforce. Ensured delivery of excellent customer service by meeting the needs of the customer and donors with 95% accuracy. Developed, improved and maintained working relationships with US Military and local business and community leadership. Oversaw the planning, delivery and quality of programs, services, equipment and events both in the community and on area military installations, within budgetary guidelines. Identified and implemented improvements to maintain superior customer and volunteer satisfaction. Performed and monitored financial activities, including but not limited to creation and execution of operating budget, sales and/or other income, banking transactions not to exceed $800,000.

Provide Command support for families and a volunteer force of 100 on a wide range of issues relative to family services, prior to, and concurrent with military deployments. Developed and maintained professional standard of service and ensured that the Family Readiness Group were carried out in accordance with Army Regulations, installation guidelines and policies. Ensured that a comprehensive standard operating procedure that outlined Family Readiness Services, operation and procedures were developed as needed. Coordinated with Army Community Service programs and other post elements such as Army Family Advocacy, Exceptional Family Member Program, Financial Assistance, Relocation Information and Referral, and Mobilization and Deployment were utilized. Evaluated the 2nd Brigade Family Readiness Groups and made necessary suggestions to Commanders to meet the needs of the Soldier and Families. Prepared and wrote justifications for FRG expenditures, such as supplies, equipment, childcare and training to the Brigade Commander and staff. Managed changes in work assignment and work flow and balanced workload as necessary to increase personal effectiveness in daily operations. Identified necessary training for Commanders and volunteers to meet the Army regulatory guidelines by arranging various training through various ACS programs. Developed and coordinated and directed publicity of FRG activities through mass distribution and other written and visual media such as newsletter, email and web-based technologies.