Center Director, Joliet Job Corps Center

MTC is proud to operate the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet IN where our staff provide quality services to our local youth. We value our professional and caring employees who are dedicated to improving peoples lives. Begin your future now and join the nearly 10000 associates working daily to make a difference in the lives of at-risk populations. Headquartered in Centerville Utah Management and Training Corporation (MTC) provides thousands of individuals with life-changing opportunities through our management of Job Corps Centers and Correctional Facilities. Apply today and find out why MTC is a true Leader in Social Impact.

MTC Corporate Benefits:

• Competitive Salary Bonus
• Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance
• AD&D and Short-term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation and Sick time
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Assistance
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Position Summary:

Reports to to the vice president eastern region. Directly supervises the programs director health & wellness director OA/CTS director finance & administration the managers of and safety/security & transportation the student personnel officer and the executive assistant. Responsible for the overall management of the center in compliance with government and management directives.

Essential Functions:

• Plan coordinate and direct the total administrative and programmatic activities of the center.
• Coordinate with corporate DOL and other contractor personnel to ensure efficient center functioning and contract compliance.
• Establish center plans center standard operating procedures programs goals and objectives to achieve management controls.
• Direct programmatic efforts to ensure obtainment of follow on contract or expanded center business and coordinate with the corporate office on proposal preparation negotiation and contractual modification activities.
• Ensure compliance with established budgets purchase limitations travel restrictions and general contract limitations; maintain stability and consistency with DOL and MTC goals and objectives.
• Regularly assess and audit center for contractual compliance and quality of services to students; prepare reports on audits and assessments.
• Regularly inspect facility; maintain quality standards.
• Recommend and execute final decisions on contract budget organization program and administrative matters in accordance with the corporate decision analysis table (DAT).
• Provide staff training; evaluate staff performance and implement organizational and personnel actions in accordance with the DAT and directives of the vice president western region.
• Maintain communication with student body via student government association and conduct scheduled meetings.
• Establish and maintain close contact with government community civic and news media officials to promote acceptance and involvement in the program.
• Provide control of center reports policies procedures torts and other claims staff travel student terminations disclosure of information experimental projects emergency use of personnel equipment and facilities.
• Provide interface and coordination with the national training contractors.
• Review and make recommendations on grievances discrimination charges requests for termination and other critical personnel matters and forward to corporate office for approvals.
• Provide oversight of the MTC Student App ensuring relevant staff members are trained and inputting campus information into the app including but not limited to recreation/professional development activities student mail campus dining options announcements student and staff awards Student Government elections campus map and any other available features in the app.
• Provide positive quality customer services to students staff and other center customers.
• Participate in student employability programs and activities.
• Support promote and enforce the Job Corps Zero Tolerance Policy.
• Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions.
• Maintain accountability of staff students and property; adhere to safety practices.
• It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors degree and five years experience in program management and direction.
• Experience with youth excellent written and verbal communications skills and computer proficiency required.
• Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record unless waived by management.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex disabled status veteran status genetic information national origin or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities including disabled veterans in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance please contact our staffing department through or .