Company Description

We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.

Job Description

• Develops and maintains strong relationships with funders, staff, partners and employers
• Sets strategy for successful operations taking into consideration funder, local area and organizational needs
• Fosters a positive, inclusive and accountable culture
• Establishes a motivational, collaborative, and innovative work environment that fosters excellent customer experience and results
• Participates in business development activities, including contract rebid and new business opportunities
• Communicates project and company activities and progress to Equus leadership, funder staff and Board Financial
• Responsibility for fiscal operations of the project
• Forecasts spending to ensure funding availability throughout the fiscal year
• Creates and delivers on Equus and funder's budget expectations
• Reviews costs are in alignment with local, federal and state allowance
• Manage human resource responsibilities such hiring, coaching, disciplining (when appropriate) in coordination with the corporate HR team and Employee Relations Director
• Oversees hiring of team members to include consistent onboarding and training
• Sets SMART goals for team members that align with contract, funder and Equus goals/objectives
• Evaluates the performance and impact of the organization and staff in meeting objectives Performance and Quality
• Ensure compliance to meet or exceed contractual expectations while responsibly achieving our mission and vision, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness of the operation
• Ensure proper practices regarding record keeping, control systems, and proper reporting
• Ensure all requisite training is delivered appropriately, providing effective training and support Operations
• Ensure compliance with contractual and program requirements - Ensure a positive customer experience for all internal and external customers
• Ability to interpret funder priorities and develop implementation plans
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with our customers, including the funding agency and area employers
• Administer policies and procedures in accordance with company, funder and program standards
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with our customers, including the funding agency and area employers - perform Quality Assurance and Quality Monitoring
• Work in partnership with the Project Director and Deputy Project Director on planning and overall day-to-day operations/program development/contract management/human resources/staff development/business development
• Develop and maintain a communications plan and keep all lines of business communities appraised of project plans and related implications
• Provide day-to-day leadership, guidance, oversight and direction to the project youth team in order to maximize contracted performance.
• Manage the project monitoring and evaluation system, including project indicators and outputs to develop and promote appropriate evaluation strategies for program activities
• Lead, supervise, and hold accountable direct reports to meet contracted performance expectations
• Ensure all staff are trained and assessed on funded programs, customer service, and LEGACY Principles
• Ensure that all required reporting is submitted in a timely manner to the appropriate parties
• Performs other duties as requested

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in management, organizational development project management, or business administration required

• Five years of program level management level experience, related to human services in the for-profit, non-profit, quasi-governmental and/or government sectors or directly related progressively responsible work experience or equivalent combinations thereof

• Extensive knowledge with workforce development programs

• Lead other projects of comparable size and complexity, or experience in a comparable role with similar required skills

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.