Program Director
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Job Location:
Compton, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 90000 - 110000
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
In addition to a competitive compensation this position is also eligible for asign-onbonus after 90 days of employment!
SUMMARY: This position requirestheProgram Director to lead workforce development initiatives of an American JobCenter (AJC) in Compton CA. TheProgram Directorwill lead strategic initiatives manage day-to-day operations and foster a positive environment within the center. This role requires a strong understanding of business management principlesexpertisein designing effective workforce programs and a provenrecord of accomplishmentin meeting performance benchmarks. The ideal candidate willpossessoutstanding communication and presentation skills and superior time management and organizational abilities. This position also demands a keen aptitude for change management and the execution of action plans to enhance program performance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Direct workforce services to enable the delivery system to be consistent with plans and attain the established program goals ensuring compliance with all local state federal lawsrulesand regulations.
- Provide general oversight and supervision to managers and functionally supervise all staff.
- Lead staff development efforts and continuing professional development initiatives.
- Participate in the recruitment interviewing hiring and training of all staff.
- Evaluate assigned employee performance prepare performance appraisals recommend and document disciplinary action.
- Ensure that a system of Performance Management is in place governing the tracking of individual and team KPIs.
- Establish and maintain positive working relationships with funders employers state and local partners organizations and businesses in the community.
- Orchestrate community events such as job in-person and virtual job fairs
- Represent KRA at conferences community events board meetings podcasts and social media.
- Oversee overall fiscal management for the projects/contracts assigned.
- Supervise internal and external audits.
- Preform other related duties as required and directed
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Superior oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal conflict resolution coaching mentoring and leadership skills.
- Excellent project time management customer service and organizational skills
- Ability to professionally adjust to unforeseen circumstances or programmatic changes.
- Ability to cultivate and manage high quality stakeholder relationships and demonstrated ability to work with a diverse workforce.
- Ability to function at a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
- Must be a self-starter and committed to completing tasks in a timely manner which may include working additional hours and/or over the weekend as needed.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and operate an effective adult learning workforce development or employment placement business.
- Travel approximately 30%of the time.
- Proficiency in Spanish Language highly desired.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelors degree education business administration or related field from an accredited college or university; Masters degree strongly preferred.
- A minimum of five (5) years of workforce development operations of employment and training programs required.
- A minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience required
- Experience working with adults in the workforce system and those disconnected from services
- Experience administering Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Personal computer literacyrequired including effective use of the Internet e-mail video conferencing (ZoomTeams)andMicrosoft Office (Word ExcelPowerPointand Outlook).Ability tolearn and efficientlyutilizevarious case management software programs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job the employeeis regularly required towalk sittalkandhear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits package which includes standard healthcare benefits in addition to student loan repayment assistance professional development funds lifestyle wellness dollars and so much more!For more information please visit the KRA website:Careers Join KRAs Workforce Development Team
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Nurse Management
- Program Management
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
KRA Corporation is committed to the highest level of customer-service standards. Operating nationally, we support county and regional Workforce Boards and local Departments of Human and Social Services to provide comprehensive workforce development programs that produce results-orient ... View more
