Vice President - Workforce Development (34451)
$132,000–$132,000 year
On-siteSan Antonio, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead strategic and operational management for the Workforce Development portfolio, overseeing a continuum of services including outreach, recruitment, assessment, training, case management, employer engagement, job placement, and retention. Establish operating standards, policies, and quality assurance systems while managing the Workforce Development budget, monitoring expenses, and pursuing new revenue through grants and contracts. Partner with the Chief Workforce Development Officer to set mission priorities, develop annual plans, and measure outcomes against performance targets and dashboards. Ensure compliance with internal standards, grant, contract, and regulatory requirements while building strategic relationships with employers, educational institutions, government entities, and funders. Coach and hold accountable Workforce Development directors and senior program leaders to drive continuous improvement and high-quality service delivery for individuals facing barriers to employment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in human or social services, education, business, operations, sociology, or a related field
- Eight or more years of leadership experience in workforce development, education and training, social services, nonprofit, governmental, or related programs
- Eight or more years of experience leading managers, directors, multidisciplinary teams, or major service portfolios
- Demonstrated experience managing complex workforce programs, budgets, grants, contracts, compliance obligations, and performance requirements
- Strong knowledge of workforce development systems, labor market needs, employer engagement, education and training pathways, and effective strategies for serving individuals with significant barriers to employment
- Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with employers, educational institutions, government entities, funders, community partners, and other constituencies
- Strong analytical, strategic planning, program design, problem solving, and decision making skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Experience using workforce, education, case management databases
- Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position
- Must maintain a valid driver's license and automobile insurance coverage
- Must be able to travel as needed when driving a personal vehicle for company business
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree
- Experience with vocational schools or training programs
- Experience with career centers and job placement operations
- Experience with career navigation
- Experience with reentry services
- Experience with opportunity youth services
- Experience with foundational skills or adult education
- Experience with grant funded workforce programs
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