Accountability Manager

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Job Title: Accountability ManagerAgency: Technical College System of Georgia Job Requisition ID: JR0000006075Shift: Day (United States of America)Compensation Details: $87,000 - $92,000 Job Description: The position is open to all applicants that meet the minimum qualifications below.

The Technical College System of Georgia’s (TCSG) Office of Adult Education is seeking an Accountability Manager. The Accountability Manager plays a vital role in ensuring the compliance and performance of Adult Education programs operating under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title II (The Adult Education and Family Literacy Act). Reporting to the Assistant Commissioner of Adult Education, this position involves maintaining a deep and nuanced understanding of state and federal adult education policies and procedures and applying that knowledge to support adult education programs. Specifically, the Accountability Manager will monitor local adult education providers to ensure compliance, provide training and technical assistance, develop corrective action plans, and work to build an accountability system where programs can strategically and compliantly use grant funds to meet program outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical assistance and guidance on grant management to adult education program administrators, educators, and stakeholders; emphasis given to WIOA regulations and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
• Serve as subject matter expert on federal and state adult education policies in order to: (a) offer support and solutions to enhance program performance and compliance; and (b) prepare and deliver training to adult education program staff on grant management and adult education federal and state policies
• Collaborate with the Instructional Services team and other Office of Adult Education Staff to ensure programs strategically leverage federal and state grant funds to meet program outcomes
• Conduct desktop and on-site monitoring of WIOA Title II programs to assess compliance with federal and state regulations
• Identify areas of non-compliance and work with programs to develop corrective action plans; assist with identifying professional development and resources as needed for this purpose
• Collaborate with the Director of Policy and External Partnerships to develop and implement adult education policy and procedures as well as internal methods and procedures
• Assist in state and federal funding allocations for adult education programs
• Coordinate and facilitate review of local program budgets and budget amendments and ensure the strategic and compliant use of funds to obtain program outcomes
• Collaborate with TCSG’s fiscal staff to ensure the state maintains compliance with Title II set asides and other federal and state requirements
• Review grant applications and continuation grant requests
• Evaluate applications for compliance with program requirements and recommend funding decisions
• Develop and implement corrective action plans, when needed, to ensure that corrective actions are effective and sustainable
• Conduct an annual risk assessment and make recommendations for specific conditions)
• Monitor and follow up on corrective actions and grant specific conditions, including strategic improvement plans, to ensure ongoing compliance
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree OR Five (5) years of experience in a related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong knowledge of WIOA Title II regulations and guidelines
• Knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) regarding the use of federal funding
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong client-facing skills, assertiveness, strong communications skills, leadership, self-starter
• Ability to read and comprehend complex technical documents and simplify them for a broad audience
• Ability to manage multiple assignments independently
• Interpersonal skills with both internal and external stakeholders

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Skill in the use of computers and job related software

• Skill in planning and organizing projects

• Skill in oral and written communication

• Skill in interpersonal relations and effective problem solving methods

• Skill in analyzing data and situations for accurate assessment

• Knowledge of the college philosophy and objectives as they relate to performance

• Knowledge of personnel management practices, budget and accounting practices, assessment and accreditation principles and issues and trends in higher education

• Ability to work with staff and faculty in integrating effective assessment practices

• Ability to supervise, advise, and mentor staff

• Ability to provide leadership in high-pressure situations

• Ability to apply knowledge of federal grant management practices to new contexts and adapt state and local policies accordingly

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor s degree. - -OR - -Five (5) years of experience in a related field Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.