Job Description

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, organizes, directs and administers the Career Services Program.
• Provides supervision, training, assessment, and leadership for assigned staff.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establishes the Career Services Program’s mission and strategic plan, objectives, goals; evaluates program effectiveness.
• Oversees the introductory phase in the program for new arrivals.
• Acts as Center Director in the absence of the same.
• Acts as trusted advisor to the Center Director and is a member of the senior leadership team.

• Plans, organizes and controls the use of overtime and on-call staff to insure compliance with Center and ETR policy and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze problems identifies alternative solutions, assign accountability and implement recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to apply principles of conflict resolution to resolve interpersonal problems that arise.
• Strong analytical skills in evaluation of academic and vocational programs, policies, operations and systems.
• Working knowledge of academic and vocational education programs, policies and practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.

• Working knowledge of principles and practices of organization administration and personnel management.
• Oversees the Outreach and Admissions department

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrated knowledge of management practices and principles; proven ability to lead and support teams
• Working knowledge of the methods and practices of Job Corps administration or a similar program

• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding goals and objectives
• Comprehensive knowledge of effective instructional strategies, classroom management and content field

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Evidence of the ability to consistently make good decisions through a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgment

• Proven ability to balance the delivery of programs against the realities of a budget
• Capacity to set and enforce accountability

• Proficient in the use of computer software (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social services or related field.
• Three years related experience; one of which was in a management capacity
• Must possess valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.