E2G Program Manager

• Provide operational leadership for both E2G tracks: technical shipbuilding bootcamps (including accelerated certification) and the Admin Prep Academy.
• Coordinate faculty, staff, and contractors to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of training and services.
• Serve as the primary operational liaison with SBA, SBDC, economic development agencies, chambers of commerce, trade associations, and prime contractors; manage the partner referral network.
• Oversee participant recruitment, intake, and eligibility verification in coordination with the Work-Based Learning Coordinator.
• Monitor program performance against milestones, outputs, and outcomes; ensure complete and accurate data collection.
• Prepare and submit quarterly performance and financial reports in coordination with finance, per NOFO Section 6.3.2.
• Manage the program budget with college finance staff, tracking expenditures against the approved budget and quarterly allocations; ensure costs are allowable, reasonable, and allocable under 2 CFR Part 200.
• Ensure compliance with all SBA award terms, federal regulations (including 2 CFR Part 200), and college policies, including conflict-of-interest requirements.
• Support marketing and outreach, including pop-up eligibility screenings and industry events.
• Identify and resolve operational issues quickly, adapting delivery based on participant feedback and program data.
• Participate in college events, meetings, professional development, and committee service as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, education, workforce development, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of program or project management experience, ideally with federally funded grants or workforce/technical training programs.
• Knowledge of federal grant administration and 2 CFR Part 200 requirements—or the ability to master them quickly.
• Strong organizational, coordination, and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, staff, and external partners.
• Experience working with employers, small businesses, or economic and workforce development partners.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and a respectful, professional environment for participants, partners, and colleagues.

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience managing SBA or U.S. Department of Labor grants.
• Familiarity with manufacturing, shipbuilding, or marine sectors and the southeast Louisiana business community.
• Experience with participant data collection and performance reporting systems.