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Senior Relationship Manager (TXDOT Grant-Funded)

Dallas College
$65,000.00 Annually
United States, Texas, Lancaster
3030 North Dallas Avenue (Show on map)
Jul 09, 2025
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Weekly Work Hours

40

Compensation Range

Staff Range N06

Salary Minimum

$65,000.00 Annually

FLSA

United States of America (Exempt)

Position Type

Staff
Position Summary

The Senior Relationship Manager plays a key leadership role in Dallas College's workforce innovation efforts under the Relationship and Innovation Strategy Engagement (RISE) initiative. This position supports the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Autonomous Initiative, a large-scale, federally funded workforce development program focused on automation, mobility, and transportation-sector careers.

This role is responsible for both internal project coordination and external stakeholder engagement, serving as a bridge between Dallas College departments and community, industry, and public sector partners. The position manages events, facilitates sponsor relationships, ensures grant compliance, and drives outcomes that align with regional workforce needs.

This is not currently a supervisory role, but it requires high-level collaboration, communication, and strategic alignment across functions.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Demonstrated success in employer engagement, partnership coordination, and external relations

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including comfort engaging with executive-level stakeholders

  • Proficiency in Workday required; Colleague experience preferred

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, dashboards, and data tracking)

  • Familiarity with customer relationship management (CRM) platforms such as Salesforce

  • Ability to lead internal coordination and cross-functional alignment without supervisory authority

  • Ability to identify system requirements.

  • Advanced knowledge of functions and requirements of assigned program area, ability to assess user needs, obtain information and communicate in a clear and logical manner.

  • Strong organizational and analytical skills with accuracy and attention to detail.

  • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

  • Strong knowledge and experience providing effective customer service.

  • Manage incoming student career connected learning profiles.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Management & Internal Execution

  • Coordinates internal project execution, timelines, deliverables, and reporting for TxDOT and related grant-funded initiatives

  • Tracks program performance metrics, participant data, and compliance documentation using Workday and Microsoft Excel

  • Facilitates internal readiness, kickoff meetings, and collaboration across departments

  • Maintains reporting calendars and ensure timely submission of all required documentation

  • Supports proposal development, grant documentation, and contract fulfillment as needed

Partner Engagement & External Strategy

  • Cultivates and manages high-level relationships with employers, community organizations, and public agencies including the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), United States Department of Labor (DOL), and local Workforce Solutions boards

  • Represents Dallas College at industry convenings, panels, and strategic events

  • Leads employer engagement strategies that support internships, apprenticeships, and workforce development program implementation

  • Maintains partner records, correspondence, and relationship dashboards using customer relationship management (CRM) tools such as Salesforce

  • Engages with executive leadership and public-sector stakeholders to co-develop workforce training and talent pipeline strategies

Events & Sponsorships

  • Plans and executes workforce events, site visits, and convenings in support of grant deliverables and partner collaboration

  • Coordinates internal logistics and cross-functional planning for high-visibility events

  • Cultivates and secures sponsorships and in-kind contributions from public and private sector organizations

  • Creates sponsorship materials, tracking tools, and impact reports

Required Skills and Competencies:

  • Manage various scheduled and planned projects.

  • Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Associate degree required; bachelor's degree preferred

  • Minimum three (3) years of experience in workforce development, including direct engagement with business, industry, or community stakeholders to design and implement workforce solutions and/or apprenticeships

  • Minimum two (2) years of experience managing or supporting federally or state-funded grants

  • Successful completion of a background check is required

  • Official transcript will be required.

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Applications DeadlineJuly 23, 2025
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