Executive Director - Merced County, CA

Career Team is a leading workforce development organization on a mission to transform lives. We blend cutting-edge technology with compassionate, high-touch services to drive real, measurable outcomes in the lives of job seekers across the country. At Career Team, we’re solving today’s unemployment challenges with smart software, world-class trainers, dedicated case managers, dynamic job developers, and innovative partners. If you're passionate about making a difference and believe in the power of technology to transform lives, you’ll feel right at home here.

TITLE: Executive Director

REPORTS TO: Regional Director

LOCATION: Merced County, CA

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, Exempt Employee

Career TEAM is looking to hire an Executive Director who will be responsible for managing and supervising staff, and overseeing the administration, programs, and strategic plan. The Executive Director will oversee all aspects of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title 1, Adult and Dislocated Worker including plans, implements, administers, and evaluate projects and activities necessary to ensure programmatic performance and compliance standards are met. In this role, the incumbent will practice working knowledge in Workforce Development protocols, which include a basic understanding of the field, core programs, and business plans. As a leader and member of the Corporate Management Team the Executive Director is accountable for ensuring quality and integrity across Workforce functions

Your Impact on Career TEAM’s Success :

• Labor Market research and evaluation
• Case management
• Performance outcomes
• Job search activities using skill, aptitude, and value assessment software
• Enrollment services
• Placement outcomes
• Digital literacy and basic skills training programs
• Completion of hard skills Credential Training Program
• Ensures compliance with contract requirements, including the adherence to policies and procedures and program monitoring
• Focus on expenditure rates ensuring on-track performance without disallowed costs, driving metrics, and performance, providing support and coaching to staff, and creating service delivery plans
• Coordinate the planning and implementation of policies and procedures for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction
• Partner with the local development Workforce Board to ensure local area needs are met, support growth, and build community awareness of WIOA and partner services
• Serve as the primary local contact and contract liaison funding source
• Lead a team of high-functioning employees to execute the program initiatives while supporting employee growth in becoming highly trained workforce development professionals
• Develop and implement strategies to incorporate a focus on performance objectives in the daily operations of organizational staff
• Responsible for the planning and implementation of policies and procedures and a quality management model for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction
• Hire, train, and develop staff ensuring appropriate application learning process
• Accurate and thorough completion of required documentation and reports
• Approach each day and task with a “ZAG” mindset
• Other duties and projects as needed

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

To Qualify for This Role, You Must Have :

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, public relations, or community organization or development
• 5+ years of experience in operations
• 5+ years of experience in business, marketing, public relations, education, and/or human and/or workforce development services
• Knowledge of planning and organizing work standards, processes, and references to regularly assist management
• Understanding of technical support underlying issues related to customer problems and taking action to prevent future occurrences
• Knowledgeable about the WIOA program and other workforce program requirements
• Strong emotional intelligence and ability to lead a team with different working styles
• A demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient in maintaining a high-level of confidentiality
• Sharp attention to detail with strong organizational, analytical, research, and critical thinking skills
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel), PowerPoint, training platforms, and case management or customer relations software applications
• Exceptional time management skills to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A Valid Driver’s License

Additional Skills/Knowledge Career TEAM Would Love for This Role :

• Master’s or MBA degree
• Knowledgeable about the local region and relevant partners
• Astounding ability to multitask and be proactive

Salary : $80,000 - $85,000/yr

Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Career TEAM offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, dental, and personal/vacation time

Travel : Position may require travel up to 20% of the time

About Career Team: Founded in 1996, Career Team, LLC is a private workforce development organization.

Career Team’s outstanding record of accelerating the human condition has resulted in numerous honors:

• Named by Inc. Magazine as one of America's 500 fastest growing privately held companies
• Recipient of the US Chamber of Commerce Blue Chip Enterprise Award for innovation
• Featured by 60 Minutes, CNN, Money Magazine, Inc. Magazine and the British Broadcasting Network as an innovative, government funded solutions program
• Invited to the White House after being cited by the National Welfare-to-Work Partnership and National Alliance of Business as a top 10 US training provider

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