Center Director
Center Director
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Job Description
Want to make a difference in a young persons life This is a position that is very rewarding in training and mentoring at risk youth.
Make more than a Living Make a Difference
Our Benefits:
- LowCost Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
- 11 paid holidays
- Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid shortterm and voluntary longterm disability
- Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary term life insurance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
- PTO Exchange
Duties and Responsibilities:
- The Center Director reports to the Regional Director of Operations and is a salaried exempt position.
- The Center Director plans organizes administers and controls the programs and activities necessary to effectively operate and meet the objectives of a Job Corps training center. These objectives are to prepare young disadvantaged youth for useful employment by providing comprehensive residential training educational and vocational training and positive paths through personal example understanding and patience by a combined effort of all staff.
- Responsible for the overall administration of an efficient and effective student training program.
- Responsible for the center meeting established goals and objectives and maintaining 100 OBS.
- The Center Director builds a continuing relationship with community leaders and social religious civic and service organizations. Serves on state and local workforce investment boards and youth councils.
- Fosters an atmosphere that will encourage high employee morale and result in the highest standards of performance and staff retention.
- Provides necessary reports for the Department of Labor and corporate headquarters.
- Keeps the Regional Director informed on all matters sufficient to warrant attention.
- Responsible for the safe operation of the center and also the safety of the students.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree. Prefer Masters Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Five years experience in Program Management and direction.
- Experience working with youth.
- Valid drivers license with acceptable driving record preferred.
- Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and DrugFree Workplace policy.
Additional Requirements:Must be able to establish a rapport and relate effectively with students and direct and inspire staff. Must possess the physical and mental toughness to withstand long hours required. Recognize socioeconomic problems and possess the ability to work on these. Ability to withstand pressure and frustration. Knowledge of educational programs including both academic and vocational training contract administration and fiscal analysis. Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.
About our Program
Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education trains them for meaningful careers and assists them with obtaining employment.
Our Program Location:
Old Dominion Job Corps
1073 Father Judge Rd
Monroe VA 24574
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
