Project Manager

Description Who We Are: Are you ready to work at a dynamic institution that believes in higher education with lower obstacles? Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of Technology (now known as Franklin Cummings Tech) is a nationally accredited non-profit, technical college serving Eastern Massachusetts and beyond. The college was seeded in 1791 with funds from the estate of Benjamin Franklin that were given to the City of Boston to proliferate access to education and level the playing field for aspiring talent with meager financial means. Today, Franklin Cummings Tech continues to build on that legacy by offering post-secondary education in high-demand technical and skilled trade fields that lead to excellent careers. Our majors intentionally focus on select industries connected to sustainability and the clean energy transition including electric vehicle technology, smart manufacturing, practical electricity, power engineering, heat pumps/HVAC, biotechnology, automation, construction management and more. With a mission to deliver transformative technical and trade education that leads to economic advancement, we offer a unique mix of certificate and degree granting programs that appeal to enterprising students and respond to employer's demand for a well-prepared workforce. Intentional partnerships with the industries we serve coupled with high graduation and job placement rates, recently attracted the largest philanthropic gift in the history of the college from the Cummings Foundation. Last year, Franklin Cummings Tech educated more than 1,000 learners across three student types: 1) certificate and degree seekers, 2) continuing education clients, and 3) high schoolers pursuing early college. As further evidence that our mission holds resonance, this year the college tracked a 25% year over year jump in fall new student enrollment and applications soared. We seek team members who are optimistic, entrepreneurial, data-informed, and excited about the prospect of continuing to strategically increase student success outcomes and total enrollment from 1,000 learners today to at least 1,500 learners by 2030. Join us in this mission driven work! The Center for Computing and Interdisciplinary Technology comprises half of the college's academic departments: Biotech, Business, Computer IT, General Education, Opticianry, and Continuing Education and Workforce Programs. Collectively, we offer a job-focused education to approximately 450 students per year. Over the past year, we have been awarded significant grants from the City of Boston, Commonwealth Corporation, Google, the National Science Foundation, Moderna, and Samuels and Associates (among others) to support exciting initiatives that connect our students to good careers. Position Overview: We are seeking a proactive Project Manager to advance the goals of the Center for Computing and Interdisciplinary Technology. You will work closely with our Executive Director to lead and support initiatives across our six programs (Biotech, Business, Computer IT, General Education, Opticianry, and Continuing Education and Workforce Programs). Sample projects include: manage outreach and follow-up with senior executives on our industry advisory boards; create and send out regular e-mail bulletins to students within our programs; set up systems to track grant outcomes and reporting; coordinate class field trips and site visits; manage volunteer mentors. In addition, the Project Manager will manage the Executive Director's calendar and support her with administrative tasks, including preparing documents, setting up meetings, taking notes, and following up as needed with members of the team. This is a part-time position working 20 hours per week. Most work will be done within the typical workweek to facilitate coordination with the rest of the team. This can be a hybrid position, with a need to come to campus 2-4 times per month. The role is ideal for someone who is not seeking a full-time position, but who wants to be part of a team making a difference in Boston and beyond. Key Responsibilities: * Manages special projects on behalf of the Executive Director * Communicates with external partners to schedule guest lecturers, meetings, and volunteer visits * Coordinates relationship management for industry advisory boards (made up of high-level professionals) * Manages logistics related to external visits and select special events * Formats presentations and other documents * Takes notes in large-group meetings and ensures follow-up * Tracks reporting and evaluation on grants * Manages the Executive Director's calendar Within these responsibilities, the individual must establish priorities, exercise judgment and initiative, and have keen decision-making abilities. Requirements * 1-5 years administrative work experience * Highly organized and detail-oriented: you love making lists and checking things off * Proficient in Microsoft Office applications * Excellent professional communication skills (written and oral) * Ability to establish good working relationships in a hybrid environment * Results-driven and dependable * A collaborative and inclusive style * Integrity * Experience working with individuals from diverse academic, socio-economic and cultural backgrounds * Commitment to ensuring economic opportunity for all This can be a hybrid role, with a need to commute to our campus 2-4 days per month. Application Process: Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names, titles, telephone numbers, and email addresses of two professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately. Equal Opportunity Employer: Franklin Cummings Tech is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on any grounds protected under federal, state, or local law, including race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, pregnancy, disability (including those related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other characteristic or activity protected under federal, state or local law.

Created: 2024-11-02