Workforce development program director job description

Manages the overall initiatives within the Office of Workforce Development including Health Career Education efforts and programs particularly those under grants and cohort type programs to ensure t hey are delivered timely and tracked. Maintain a positive, individualized, helpful approach as this Office will interface with a wide variety of internal departments, as well as community stakeholders. Analyzes metrics of the program and value-based propositions to the organization. Assists in the completion of organizational reports and tracking to various stakeholders. May possess specialized knowledge of specific technology to administer programming for tracking and trending external future workforce. Strong organizational, multitasking, negotiations and communications skills are important to the success of this role.

Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.
Collaborate on Initiatives and Programs

* Actively participate in stages of project planning: initiate, plan, execute, monitor, control, close/complete. Develops project charters to keep team informed of work.
* Coordinates logistics of various programs within the office of Workforce Development.
* Provide coordination and trending in various project stages: scheduling, communications, recordkeeping, etc.
* Communicates updates to team and areas of responsibility.

Operate Electronic/Technology Systems and Generate Metrics

* Use electronic platforms/systems for tracking and reporting on Workforce and/or Work-Based Learning metrics
* Reports metrics to Director and Divisional VP on progress of programs.
* Holds regularly scheduled progress meetings to discuss the attained of workforce goals.

Support Health Career Education programs

* Provide administrative and onsite support as needed for Health Career Education events.

Communicates updates of all workforce programs to team and leadership on routine basis.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in human resources or Business

Specialized Knowledge:

* Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and written, with all internal and external stakeholders
* Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, data management, and communication platforms.
* Excellent interpersonal skills; attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
* Display ability to self-direct, initiate and coordinate activities and establish priorities.
* Maintain confidentiality.

Kind and Length of Experience:

* Minimum 2 years experience in program development and/or project management.

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FHI 360's National Institute for Work and Learning (NIWL) focuses on two key drivers-education and employment-to improve lives. NIWL is looking for a Director of Workforce Programs to lead current and develop future projects involving workforce development with a focus on youth development. Specific areas include reentry employment programs, youth apprenticeships, the green economy, and preparing youth for other emerging industries.

The Director will plan, compete for, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. The Director supervises a team of 5 and will also acquire resources and coordinates their efforts with external clients to deliver projects according to contract plan.

The principal function of this position is to expand and oversee, the workforce development projects including under the Department of Labor Re-entry Intermediary grant/s that manage 4-14 communities nationwide. The Director defines and manages the project's objectives, oversees project execution and quality control throughout the completion of the project(s) life cycle. The Director creates work plans based on goals, targets, and implements evidence-based interventions in workforce areas.
Responsibilities:

Project Management

* Manages and oversees the development of projects from initiation to completion.

* Develops and delivers project plans, grant reporting, budgets, documentation, training, presentations and develops best practices and tools for project execution.

* Identifies and resolves project issues and implements improvement plans to ensure project

stays on schedule and within budget.

Maintain and expand professional network and partnerships

* Builds, develops, and grows external partnerships and plans partner convenings vital to the success and visibility of the organization's strategic framework.

* Develops and maintains relationships with multiple stakeholders in local communities and

nationally as an intermediary.

Business development

* Writes proposals and cultivates external partnerships that increase the portfolio of work for the National Institute for Work and Learning in the workforce, justice, and education sectors.

* Leads and expands the apprenticeship, workforce, and green economy work at NIWL.

Knowledge sharing and dissemination

* Creates publications, thought leadership pieces, and lessons learned documents from conducting and writing case studies to disseminate to the field.

* Strategically coordinates projects to maximize benefits of project management by cross-convening, sharing, and maximization of resources created.

Supervise and develop internal staff and contribute to NIWL's overall strategic goals and objectives

* Responsible for creating, promoting, and maintaining safe and equitable work environments for all personnel, including a harassment- and violence-free work culture, and systems for safeguarding project participants.

* Designs, implement, and coordinate all activities and oversight structures for workforce and justice team.

* Works closely with the NIWL team to ensure collaboration across the department to share knowledge, ideas, and materials to support NIWL's strategic goals and objectives.

* Supports the NIWL leadership team in updating the strategic plan and vision-casting of NIWL based on changing market, economic, and social demands, and trends.

Support capacity building of community partners

* Leads workshops in mentoring, case management, work-based learning for staff and employers working with youth and young adults 14 - 24 from varying communities in traditional or non-traditional education or workplace settings.

* Provides technical assistance, coaching, and mentoring, and manages grantees to ensure quality, efficiency and compliance with project and company standards/policies.

* Lead the strengthening and integration of technical assistance efforts of FHI 360 by coordinating program, fiscal, and data-related training and technical assistance that will improve the holistic capacity of the community partners and promote sustainability.

Education:

* Bachelor's Degree or its International Equivalent • Communication and Social Marketing, Business Administration, Economic Development, Education, the Environment, Gender, Youth or Related Fields.

* Project Management (PM) Certification preferred.

Experience:

* Typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience with projects management principles and practices (including 5+ years of line management experience).

* Experience in non-profit organizations

* Experience with Department of Labor grants, WIOA or Workforce Investment Boards preferred

* Experience designing and implementing workforce development programs, supporting opportunity youth, populations in or out of school and/or impacted by the justice system

* Articulate detail oriented professional able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.

* Demonstrated strategic planning, staff development and capacity building experience.

* Demonstrated experience in leading and implementing complex projects that are strategic in nature and national/international in scope.

* Must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English, a second language preferred

Typical Physical Demands:

* Typical office environment.

* Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.

* Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.

* Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

* Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

10-20%

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

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