Workforce development vice president job description

As a key member of the leadership team the Vice President, Tech Bridge will oversee 4 primary processes: (1) Program design and implementation, (2) team and program management, (3) grant management and fiscal oversight; and (4) build and deepen partnerships

Program Design and Implementation

• Develop and codify program elements, strategies, metrics and outcomes
• Utilize labor market and employer data to develop programming
• Develop systems for quality improvement and data informed programming; including ensuring fidelity of program implementation
• Engage stakeholders, including partners, participants, staff and employers to provide feedback

Team and Program Management

• Deliver on an interdisciplinary program model that combines workforce development, support services and technical skills training
• Supervise, coach and develop a team to provide quality service in fast paced, outcome oriented program
• Maintain and exceed programmatic goals for a variety of performance based contracts
• Tackling operational challenges (e.g. troubleshooting facilities challenges, maintaining and submitting site related compliance documentation)
• Attends to and builds a team culture that supports the organization’s mission and values

Grant Management and Fiscal Oversight

• Manages grants and ensures all contract deliverables are met and correctly reported to the appropriate funding partners
• In collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer, manage programmatic budget

Build and Deepen Partnerships

• Cultivate and manage institutional partnerships, including day-to-day communication and collaboration
• In collaboration with Goodwill’s employment team, establish a system for communication, data sharing, and feedback loops to inform program improvements
• Act as liaison with both government and private funders, as well as community partners
• Leverage and deepen relationships with employers, advanced training and educational institutions

Key Performance Measures:

• Able to successfully lead and develop staff
• Able to develop, refine and enhance programmatic systems to meet/exceed goals
• Demonstrated ability to work with internal and external partners
• Able to manage, delegate, and prioritize tasks in a fast paced setting
• A demonstrated commitment for working with diverse populations
• Leads by example and models integrity
• Values and cultivates a learning environment, embodies a growth mindset
• A developing knowledge of career pathways and partnership development in tech

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, masters preferred
• At least 8 years relevant work experience, and progressive responsibility over time
• Experience in workforce programs, and tech specifically preferred

Join Goodwill NYNJ to be part of an innovative organization that values the people we serve as well as our employees who help us fulfill our mission each and every day! We employ a people centered approach. That means that while our mission focus is to empower individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment to gain independence through the power of work, we also strive to create an environment of wellbeing for our employees and their families. As a Goodwiller (that's what we call ourselves!) You'll get to enjoy the following benefits and more!

• Access to 3 different health plan options, with robust national networks, and no referrals

• Low-cost dental and vision coverage, as well as a great variety of voluntary benefits

• 1% Employer supplemental contributions to 401a and an additional 1% match to your 403(b) employee deferrals for eligible employees

• 15 vacation days, 6 personal days, 7.5 sick days and 10 holidays, for full-time employees in year 1. Our generous vacation package increases in subsequent years of employment

• Other employee discounts for travel, entertainment, mobile phone plans, etc.

We hope you will consider joining the Goodwill NYNJ team in our journey to empower our communities and our internal team.