Program Manager
Oklahoma City, OK Fully Onsite/In Person
Anticipated deadline to submit application: April 12th 2024 before 12pm EST. Position may close early if application limit is met. Apply promptly for full consideration
The Opportunity
We're seeking a results-oriented and mission-driven leader with program, performance and team management experience to help lead our local office. Reporting directly to the Site Director, this position is responsible for the daily oversight of CEO's Vocational Services and Economic Opportunity, assisting the Program Director to achieve program milestones, supporting staff training, participant recruitment, data collection, and participant management and tracking.
As part of our mission, we strongly encourage individuals who have lived experience of incarceration or involvement in the justice system to apply for this role
Who We Are
The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) provides employment services to people recently released from incarceration. Across the United States, 8,000-9,000 people participate in CEO each year, transitioning to employment that supports themselves, their families, and their communities.
What began as a demonstration project of the Vera Institute of Justice in the 1970s to address employment barriers facing the formerly incarcerated following release in New York City has grown into the leading reentry employment organization in the country, where over 30,000 formerly incarcerated individuals have secured full-time employment since 1996.
Who You Are

• You are deeply dedicated to social justice and experienced in the re-entry field
• You come to CEO with 3 years of program implementation experience (program management experience preferred) in a fast-growing and results-oriented nonprofit environment
• You have working knowledge of local county and its criminal justice and workforce development systems and programs
• You are experienced in meeting performance based goals
• You are a people-person and love to motivate and inspire others to achieve their goals, helping individuals identify, capitalize upon, and apply their strengths
• You pay attention to detail and have the ability to juggle multiple projects at one time
• You have experience collecting, analyzing, and applying data to drive program strategy and decision making
• You pride yourself in your ability to communicate effectively and recognize the value of continuous communication
• You're comfortable with technology, including Google Suite and Salesforce
• You display personal integrity and are personally and professionally committed to CEO's mission and strive to make a deep impact on our participants' lives

What You'll Be Responsible For: Key responsibilities of the Program Manager include but are not limited to:
Program Performance

• Supporting the Site Director with daily agency operations; managing the overall daily agency operation of the local office in the absence of the Site Director
• Monitoring and supervising vocational team progress and effectiveness, ensuring compliance with all organizational policies and procedures
• Ensuring the vocational team is engaged in ongoing learning on specific areas of program delivery; support staff in obtaining the necessary resources and training needed to successfully carry out CEO's vision and mission
• Collaborating with the Social Enterprise Manager and Site Supervisors to maintain cohesion and communication across vocational and social enterprise teams
• Assisting the Site Director in evaluating the performance of all program services and recommending areas to improve on an ongoing basis
• Managing the recording and tracking of data required by program management, grant contractors, and foundations by monitoring enrollment, case files, placement, and retention metrics
• Lead or support the Site Director in evaluating the performance of all program services and recommending areas to improve on an ongoing basis

Team Management Support

• Ensure ongoing engagement in learning on specific areas of program delivery, supporting staff in obtaining the necessary resources and training needed to successfully carry out CEO's vision and mission
• Build environment of collaboration, disciplined pursuit of goals, and team goodwill by fostering communication, cooperation and celebration across team members
• Manage the recording and tracking of data required by program management, grant contractors, and foundations by monitoring enrollment, case files, placement, and retention metrics
• Additional responsibilities as assigned, including coverage for team members

Compensation and Benefits
The salary range for this position is $57,600 - 64,000/annually. In an effort to be both equitable and transparent, CEO's compensation philosophy considers a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, experience, internal equity, and home office location in making a final determination on our salary offer.
We recognize that salary is a part of the overall compensation package and also provide a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, as well as professional development opportunities and training, including regular training opportunities in Motivational Interviewing (MI). MI is one evidence-based skill that reentry and human service professionals can utilize when supporting participants to achieve their goals.
We also offer paid parental leave, participation in a retirement plan, sick and vacation leave, paid holidays and more. We are a workplace that promotes continual learning and teamwork, offering lunch and learns, team outings, holiday gatherings and more for our staff.
More About Us
The Center for Employment Opportunities believes that everyone deserves the chance to shape a stronger future for themselves, their families, and their communities. Our commitment to being an anti-racist organization that is inclusive across all identities and experiences drives us forward every day. We exist to create greater opportunities for people who face multiple barriers to personal and professional success, and we're passionate about being agents of change who promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and access to opportunities for all.
People who are justice involved, people of color, people who identify as LGBTQ , and people with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. CEO's commitment to DEI aligns with the CROWN Act, creating an open space where our employees can present as their true authentic selves. We are an equal employment opportunity for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Please note that due to the volume of resumes received, we are unable to contact each applicant regarding the status of each position or reply to candidates' inquiries via phone or email.
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