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Working Title:

Customized Training Representative Grant Manager - Customized Training Representative

Institution:

Hennepin Technical CollegeCustomized Training Rep

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

HENN - Brooklyn Park Campus

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$30.23 - $53.58

Job Description

The primary role of the Customized Training Representative Grant Manager (CTRGM) is to lead grant-funded training partnerships on behalf of Hennepin Technical College with businesses and non-profit organizations to train workers, expand work opportunities and keep high-quality jobs in the state of Minnesota. The CTRGM will work with industry and other partners to cultivate short-term training opportunities and recommend grant funding sources focused in HTC’s Academic Program areas, that lead to full-time employment in the growth sectors of the state’s economy via appropriate State, Federal and Private Foundation grant funding. Position may include collaboration opportunities with other grant funded organizations, including colleges, universities, nonprofits, local governments, etc.

This position includes managing a budget, establishing new client relationships, re-directing existing clients to new grant-funded training opportunities, project management, timeline management, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficiency and accuracy in all grant management and paperwork accountabilities. The position will support grant writing and may do independent grant development/ writing. As part of grant award program implementation, this role will require adherence to established Customized Training Representative (CTR) course execution procedures, while providing occasional client services to support the CTS team/ and or broaden the work portfolio. Internal and external stakeholders include: grant writers, clients, representatives from grant-funding sources, deans, faculty and Customized Training Solutions (CTS) counterparts.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND RESULTS

1. Cultivate industry partner relationships to launch new grant-funded programs that accelerate training in the designated focus areas.

• Leverage existing Hennepin Technical College client relationships to expand grant-funded training efforts.
• Establish ongoing corporate alliances and partnerships, and develop consultative relationships in an effort to drive community economic development through workforce improvements.
• Establish ongoing alliances with grant funders, staff and key stakeholders to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the grant management process, as well as identify new grant opportunities.
• Work closely with deans, faculty, finance and CTS counterparts to become well-versed in HTC academic program and customized training offerings.
• Develop and deliver on a workforce development strategy to increase the number of industry partners/individuals served and grant training dollars utilized, that simultaneously reinforces HTC financial reporting accuracy.

Priority: Essential; Percent of Time: 30%

2. Develop new workforce training programs in targeted areas that deliver on industry partner workforce needs.

• Consult with industry partners (clients and representatives from grant-funding sources) and academic partners (deans, faculty and CTS counterparts) to identify areas of opportunity for new and existing programs to address workforce needs.
• Facilitate needs assessment conversations between clients and faculty to deliver tailored curriculum and course delivery methods that address key training needs.
• Work cross-functionally to develop a clear project schedule and work plan, determining and defining the project scope and objectives, and monitoring progress/making adjustments as needed.
• Identify and recruit new and existing faculty to deliver and develop relevant programs.
• Analyze workforce and educational trends to identify and develop in-demand training, industry certifications and credentials needed in the workplace.
• Identify relevant professional development opportunities to stay well-informed within the industries served.

Priority: Essential; Percent of Time: 30%

3. Serve as the liaison between the client, grant-funding sources, grant writers, deans, faculty, and the CTS counterparts to effectively manage all grant requirements from inception to completion.

• Provide timely communication with clients and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with grant writers and clients to ensure all proposed training details and desired outcomes are clearly articulated in the grant application process.
• Provide oversight and tracking of all grant management timelines, including planning and resource allocation, progress monitoring, and keeping stakeholders informed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage grant budgets to ensure all expenses and client match dollars are appropriately monitored for accuracy and alignment with the approved funding plan.
• Provide grant writing support and/ or grant development and writing.
• Develop a limited customized training representative portfolio to support team needs or fill gaps in grant activities.
• Adhere to established CTR course execution and program management processes.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure operational processes are being followed.

Priority: Essential; Percent of Time: 30%

4. Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation

of the organization as a viable business partner. Represent CTS in appropriate internal college functions.

Priority: Secondary; Percent of Time: 10%

Salary Range:

$30.23 ($63,120) - $53.58 ($111,875)

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of project or grant management work – or similar work that demonstrates scheduling, fulfillment and budget management. · Two (2) years providing services to employers, students and/ or internal departments.
• Ability to plan, organize and manage multiple projects, set priorities, and schedule activities in a rapidly changing environment.
• Demonstrated experience working in a team setting to support customers.

Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:

• Excellent communication skills with proven success in cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and adhere to State, System and College priorities. Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral form.
• Ability to present to large and small groups.
• Skills in active listening, using questioning techniques, paraphrasing, summarizing and handling objections effectively.

Preferred Qualification 

• Two (2) Years of experience in workforce development sector strategies as it relates to business and education partnerships.
• Two (2) Years of experience in establishing business-to-business relationships and conducting needs assessments for training/business consultation.
• Understand key aspects of economic and workforce development training.
• Education and training techniques of instructional methods as it relates to large and small groups.
• Knowledge of education philosophy and practices (adult learning) with regards to program and curriculum development and program assessment and evaluation.
• A bachelor’s degree and three years of workforce development training experience.

Other Requirements

Hennepin Technical College is currently unable to sponsor work visas or green card applications due to regulatory complexity, budget constraints, and alignment with our current hiring strategy. Applicant must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment. 
 

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Full-Time - Day Shift

Telework (Yes/No)

No

About

Founded in 1972, Hennepin Technical College is the largest technical college in Minnesota. With campuses in Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie, Hennepin Technical College has a diverse student population of more than 9,500 and offers degree and non-degree coursework in over 45 programs. Achieving a 99% job placement rate within its network of industry partners, Hennepin Technical College prepares students for in-demand and high-paying employment opportunities Hennepin Technical College is a member of Minnesota State, which includes 30 community and technical colleges and seven state universities serving approximately 400,000 students. It is the fourth-largest system of two-year colleges and four-year universities in the United States.

Hennepin Technical College with campuses in Brooklyn Park and Eden Prairie is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. The college is strategically positioned to meet the economic and workforce development needs of business and industry throughout Minnesota. Hennepin Technical College faculty and staff are committed to preparing students to be successful in obtaining the education and skills that can result in employment and a career. Curriculum is industry validated and delivered in an environment that emulates the work setting. Students receive a well-rounded educational experience that gives them the skills and ability to secure the first job in their career as well as to advance in their career. For more information about Hennepin Technical College, please visit our website at: http://www.hennepintech.edu
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Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($150 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.
 

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Time, six weeks of Paid Parental Leave, low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500), a Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options, pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents, etc.  We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

Desired Start Date:

10-21-2025

Position End Date:

10-22-2025

Open Date:

10-06-2025

Close Date:

10-22-2025

Posting Contact Name:

Dominique King

Posting Contact Email:

cne.whaton@hennepintech.edu