Operations Director

SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION:

Plans, directs and administers the Career Services Program which includes: Academic and Career Technical Training, Advanced Career Training, Occupational Career Training, Career Preparation Period, Independent Living and Recreation.

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 Recreation department and implements and coordinates on and off center activities.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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)

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social services or related field.

EXPERIENCE:

• Three years related experience; one of which was in a management capacity..

OTHER:

• Must possess valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

ADA REQUIREMENTS:

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose an undue hardship on the company to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

• Reading, writing and communicating fluently in English
• Hearing and speaking to express ideas and/or exchange information in person or over the telephone
• Seeing to read labels, posters, documents, PC screens, etc.
• Sitting, standing, moving about or walking for occasional or frequent periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment
• Kneeling, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead
• Retrieving and storing files and supplies; occasionally carrying and/or lifting light objects

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Campus and general office setting
• Indoor and outdoor environment
• May be required to work a flex schedule to include evenings and/or weekends