Senior Project Associate Job Washington area,District of Columbia USA,Government

Are you interested in helping community colleges support their students? Do you want to have a national impact on post-secondary education? The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) is seeking a self‑motivated Senior Project Associate to join the dynamic Center for Policy and Practice team to work on an assigned grant portfolio with responsibility for activities across a range of projects that contribute to the Center’s mission to bring policy and practice together in serving our members and students.

The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) is a non‑profit membership educational organization comprised of over 500 governing boards and over 6000 trustees who govern public community, technical and junior colleges across the U.S. and abroad. ACCT’s Center for Policy and Practice helps solve challenges facing community colleges through practical solutions, informed policy development, and policy implementation.

ACCT offers a competitive salary for this position annualized at $78,785–$101,295 based on skills and experience. We also provide a collegial environment and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance. We prioritize your future with access to a retirement plan and a flexible spending account. Furthermore, we offer a 37.5‑hour workweek and paid time‑off benefits.

This position is grant funded and contingent on continued funding by additional grant sources. The role is part of a bargaining unit represented by OPEIU Local 2. The position is located at ACCT’s Washington DC Office at 1101 17th Street NW.

Contact:
hr – use the subject line “Center for Public and Practice Senior Project Associate.” Must pass a criminal background check and professional references check.

About the Job

Under the supervision of the Director, Kids on Campus, the Senior Project Associate will primarily oversee a portfolio of grant projects that currently include our Kids on Campus and Apprenticeship projects. Additional duties support research and development of new projects, project planning, administration, and broader public policy research and advocacy activities such as authoring written content, building partnerships, and participation in national legislative and leadership summits.

Duties

and Responsibilities

Manage the continuous operation of the assigned grant/project portfolios: develop, execute, and manage detailed project schedules and work plans; design and develop resources to support project activities and deliverables; create and update planning support materials (e.g., sample meeting agendas and schedules); develop webinars, podcasts, online training modules, and other resources as needed; convene and facilitate meetings with grant/project partners; coordinate financial activities;

monitor project progress and budget; engage stakeholders; assign and supervise work activities; lead discussions to solve project challenges; support budget development, grant reporting, and grant writing; promote and communicate grant activities.

Support ACCT’s Center for Policy and Practice by participating in research and development of new projects, project planning, administration, and support infrastructure such as website, email communication blasts, blog posts, newsletters, and data activities.

Support broader public policy research and advocacy activities: author/co‑author reports, briefs, and content on nationally important issues; build partnerships across higher education, businesses, and funding organizations; participate in planning and training activities for the Community College National Legislative Summit and Annual Leadership Congress.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Minimum of a BA or BS degree;
Master’s degree preferred.
At least four years of combined experience in relevant areas: managing higher education programs or projects, managing human service or workforce development programs, providing technical assistance in higher education, project and/or grants management and reporting, institutionalizing programs or work processes, or coalition building work.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with stakeholders to…


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