EDA Grant Project Manager

Madison College in beautiful Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking skilled and engaged candidates for the position of EDA Grant Project Manager. The initiative focuses on building a diverse talent pipeline through stackable credentials, apprenticeship programs, and new career pathways to ensure individuals are well-prepared for success in the biohealth industry.

The EDA Grant Project Manager provides financial and administrative oversight for the grant, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and effective management of grant budgets, subawards, and reporting requirements. Success in this role involves monitoring grant activities, supporting project teams, coordinating subrecipient oversight and optimizing processes to enhance grant administration and operational efficiency. This position contributes to institutional objectives by ensuring proper stewardship of federal funds, supporting research and innovation initiatives and maintaining compliance with the EDA and federal grant guidelines. This is a limited-term, grant funded position through September 30, 2029.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (2): Failure to submit these documents by the first consideration date will result in your application being ineligible.

1. Cover letter

2. Resume

DEADLINE: This position will be open until filled, with a first review date of February 12, 2026, at 11:59 pm. Interviews may be scheduled as applications are received, and the College reserves the right to conduct interviews prior to the initial review date.

This is a full time, 52-week position with standard business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm, with flexibility to adjust working hours between core hours of 7:00am - 6:00pm with supervisor approval. Work is primarily performed on-site at the Truax Campus, with the potential for a hybrid work schedule (up to two days remote per week). Remote work options are subject to change per Madison College policy.

Madison College provides a generous benefits package of vacation, holidays, health/vision/dental/life insurance options, and you will be able to participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The employee selected will serve a twelve (12) month introductory period.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the Office of Grants and Special Projects, ensures effective financial management of the EDA grants and subawards by overseeing budget administration, tracking expenditures and ensuring compliance with funding requirements.

• Enhances grant project coordination and execution by providing project management support that aligns grant activities with established objectives and reporting expectations.

• In collaboration with the Office of Grants and Special Projects, strengthens subrecipient accountability by monitoring compliance with federal grant regulations, conducting oversight procedures and addressing financial and operational risks.

• Improves grant administration efficiency by leading process enhancements, refining workflow strategies and optimizing business practices.

• Supports institutional and grant program sustainability by researching and contributing to the development of new grant proposals that align with evolving program needs.

• In collaboration with the Office of Grants and Special Projects, ensures regulatory compliance and adherence to best practices by analyzing and interpreting changes in federal regulations, EDA policies and other funding guidelines.

• Facilitates operational and administrative support for the EDA grant initiatives by collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to advance project objectives.

• Contributes to an inclusive, equitable and supportive environment where everyone at the institution feels valued, respected and empowered to reach their full potential.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of federal grant regulations and compliance standards, Federal Uniform Guidance and subrecipient monitoring requirements.

• Knowledge of grant budgeting and financial management.

• Skill in project management and coordination.

• Skill in data analysis and interpretation.

• Ability to research and interpret complex funding regulations and policies.

• Ability to verify compliance of grant activities with internal and external policies and procedures related to grant administration.

• Skill in engaging positively with all populations and communities, contributing to a safe and inclusive learning and work environment.

• Skill in effectively and respectfully communicating with others.

• Ability to travel to various sites within the state of Wisconsin approximately once per month (travel expense eligible).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required. An Associate’s Degree may be considered with equivalent additional work experience.

• Experience:
  2-4+ years of relevant, professional, and progressive work experience.

• Ability to travel to various sites within the state of Wisconsin approximately once per month (travel expense eligible).

Madison College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Madison Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, admissions or its programs or activities. Madison College offers degrees, diplomas, apprenticeships and certificates in Architecture & Engineering; Arts, Design & Humanities; Business; Construction, Manufacturing & Maintenance; Culinary, Hospitality & Fitness; Education & Social Services; Health Sciences; Information Technology; Law, Protective & Human Services; Science, Math & Natural Resources; and Transportation.