Manager Education and Training (PACE)
Manager Education and Training (PACE)
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$ 70000 - 75000
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Job Description
Lead with Good Purpose
Goodwill Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (GWNYNJ) believes that the power of work and sustainable fashion is how we unlock the good in our communities. For over 100 years we have helped people get jobs stay employed and progress in careers across New York and Northern New Jersey. If youre passionate about bridging people to purpose building community and making workforce magic happen and believe in the power and potential of people we want to hear from you!
Were on the hunt for our next Manager of Employer Engagement & Retentiona strategic connector who will drive powerful partnerships with employers across sectors like Health Care Tech and Human Services. Youll lead job fairs coordinate retention services and transform client outcomes by turning data into action. This individual will manage develop and deliver educational and training needs that align with the program goals and support the growth and efficiency of the program team.
The Awesome Things Youll Do
- Provide expert input and leadership around education and training offerings across Workforce Development programs including ESOL ABE bridge trainings occupational trainings and any other education and training needs that may arise.
- Collaborate with Workforce Development leadership on curriculum development and revisions development of new course offerings review and revision of existing offerings and identification and quality review of contracted training partners.
- Advise on strategic opportunities to enhance GWNYNJ education and training offerings adding new content to keep in step with workforce trends recommending changes or retirement of content that is out of date and keeping abreast of best practices for delivering both in-person and virtual content.
- Advise on recruitment of new instructors and on professional development opportunities for instructors on staff.
- Provide expert guidance on how to assess and evaluate program participants skill attainment and grade level advancement advising on strategies such as pre/post tests using standardized instruments informal assessment of knowledge and other tests to assess client progress.
- Stay current with program specific program requirements related to education and training and ensure that any adjustments that are made to approach are aligned with those requirements.
- Use labor market information to align GWNYNJ education and training approach to opportunities in the job market and to economic trends.
- Coordinate with Manager of Employer Engagement and Retention to identify skills articulated by Business Advisory Councils and adjust occupational curricula to meet these skill requirements.
- Oversee the development and implementation of internship programming including identifying and referring participants to potential internship opportunities
- Partner with Manager of Employer Engagement and Retention to troubleshoot any issues related to internship/community service sites. Partnership Management
- Serve as a primary point of contact for contracted education and training providers managing the relationships reviewing the quality of their work and making recommendations around any changes that might be needed (initiation expansion or termination of relationships).
- Serve as the primary liaison for non-contracted training and education referral partners managing the relationships reviewing the quality of their work and making recommendations around any changes that might be needed (initiation expansion or termination of relationships).
- Ensure vocational training programs with whom we work have a demonstrated track record of providing industry-recognized training credentialing or sector-specific skills instruction that provide pathways to occupations with higher wages and opportunities for advancement as well as ensuring the curricula of those programs are informed by industry and employer demand.
- Engage with the broader training and education community to stay abreast of innovative approaches and trends that could influence and inform GWNYNJs training and education strategy. Develop new partnerships as needed to support the needs of existing GWNYNJ programs as well as new program opportunities that may arise.
Our Must Haves
- BA/BS degree or 5-7 years of equivalent experience in training education ESOL or a related field.
- Able to work effectively under pressure and in a team environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills necessary.
- Must be organized and detail oriented.
- Must be computer literate.
- Must be flexible and able to respond to the changing needs of the program.
- Ability to travel within the region to cultivate relationships with training and education providers.
- Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal direction.
- Strong interpersonal skills - must be able to interface effectively and collegially with staff at all levels.
What We Offer
- Proposed hiring range of $70000 to $75000
- Generous Time off policy to use when you need it
- Health wellness and financial resources to help you achieve our personal goals
- Robust health benefits including medical dental vision parental leaves and company sponsored life insurance
- Retirement matching programs and contributions
- Transit and commuter benefits
You bring the Good in Goodwill
We believe in creating space for everyone to do their best work and have individual and collective impact. We believe in challenging the status quo and setting ambitious goals in the name of doing more good. We believe that being your best self and helping others do the same is how we bring our mission alive. Even if you dont think you meet all the qualifications listed for the job we would love to hear from you!
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
