Project Management Director jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

This position is housed at the Baton Rouge System Office and reports to the Chief Education and Training Officer. Remote work may be an option.
The Project Director works with faculty representatives and staff from colleges, industry partners, and members of the workforce ecosystem to effectively deploy and implement initiatives across multiple institutions. Additionally, the Director provides support for the development, execution, and implementation of special initiatives impacting workforce programs, adult education, and career and technical education/academic programs. This role will manage dedicated funding streams. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of college-wide teams, system personnel, and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects or initiatives according to plan. Must have experience in project management, budgets, and grants involving multiple entities. This position is responsible to not only meet the needs of the system but drive forward key projects and initiatives; solution-oriented and innovative leader.

College: LCTCS

Department: Education

Sub department: Education and Training

Type of Appointment: Full time - Regular

Salary: Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Required Education: Master's degree from a regionally accredited university

Required Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience within a K-12 setting, college, university or System office setting

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 
Ability to travel in-state and work on weekends periodically.
 Understanding and commitment to the missions of community and technical colleges.

Preferred Education: Doctorate degree preferred

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, LCTCS has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted and position will remain open until filled.

Application Instructions: Applicants for this position should submit a cover letter that addresses the outlined responsibilities, a resume, and the names and contact information for three professional/work-related references. *If selected, applicant will be asked to provide a certified copy of transcript prior to employment start date.

In accordance with LCTCS Policy #6.036, a criminal history check will be conducted on all new hires. LCTCS participates in the federal E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes. LCTCS is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. LCTCS is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information about the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, visit www.lctcs.edu. LCTCS is in partnership with Louisiana Economic Development FastStart.