President of LifeSkills Connection, Inc.
Primary Position Objectives
Assumes responsibilities for planning, organizing, administering, and controlling programs and activities necessary to meet the goals and objectives established for the effective management of Job Corps operations.
Brief Description of Duties
Administration
Procedures
- Demonstrates and abides by LifeSkills Core Values and operating principles. Responsible for administering contract negotiated with DOL.
- Provides direction, management and supervision of the Job Corps Center and all activities
- Develops and implements strategies to achieve and maintain contracted design capacity (On-Board Strength) through collaboration with Center and OA contractors in geographic assignment plan (GAP) approved by DOL
- Establishes and maintains a relationship with community leaders and social, religious, civic, and service organizations. Develops and maintains linkages with local and distant employers to assist in evaluating career technical offerings, compiling labor market information, and promoting work-based learning and job placement of program participants
- Delegates responsibilities for effective operations through managers and supervisors in all areas
- Ensures the safety, health, and security of students, staff, and property
- Develops and implements operating budgets and ensures the center functions are operating within established budgets
- Ensures all training and testing programs are continually evaluated to ensure rigor and relevance of content areas is aligned with the PRH and meet individual needs of students
- Establishes and implements procedures to ensure all eligible students receive personalized career transition services that lead to long-term employment, earnings growth, career progression, and/or further education through coordination with post-Center providers or direct placement, as applicable
- Ensures coordination of pre-separation contact between students and CTS, and provides pre-separation needs assessment, direct placement and identifies transitional support needs to ensure graduates remain successfully attached to the workforce
- Establishes procedures and conducts periodic self-evaluation and audits to ensure integrity, accountability, and prevention of fraud and program abuse
- Establishes and implements systems to ensure performance is accurately tracked and reported and necessary corrective action is taken to achieve the performance outcome goals and quality standards established by the National Director of Job Corps
- Conducts and documents weekly senior management meetings to provide direction and pass on communications
- Conducts and documents regularly scheduled meetings with student government officers as required by the PRH
- Develops and maintains channels of communication with students and staff to provide free flow of information Center-wide
- Models, mentors, and monitors appropriate career success skill
- Adheres to required property controls policies and procedures
- Maintains good housekeeping in all areas and complies with safety practices
- Complies with all DOL guidelines, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and Center policies and procedures
- Develops and implements CDSS plan and other required plans and procedures as required by the PRH
- Performs other duties as assigned within the individual’s scope and capabilities.
Performance Standards/Results
- Presents information both clearly and concisely and regularly confirms correct interpretation of information
- Very high standard of communication skills, both written and oral for the presentation of facts and ideas
- Written communication must be clear, concise, easy to read and comprehend
- Action-oriented. Demonstrates the ability to handle several projects simultaneously with decision making, flexibility, and problem-solving
- Implements the key principles of time management, task allocation, and priority assignment in addition to personal organization
- Shows attention to detail and the ability to complete work with the highest level of accuracy and efficiency
- Continually seek ways to improve employment service provided via the development of professional skills and personal growth
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications including Word, Power Point and Excel
Five years’ experience in program management and direction.
Experience working with youth preferred.
Previous Job Corps experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university required
Graduate degree in education, business or public administration preferred
Six years extensive related experience in lieu of educational requirements
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid State Driver’s License with acceptable driving record
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; to taste and to smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level can vary from moderate to loud.
Benefits Include:
- Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
- Full Health & Medical benefits (Dental, Health, Vision)
- 401k Retirement Plan, HSA, FSA
- Paid Holidays, PTO
LifeSkills Connections Inc. is committed to granting equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Kyle Wagner, Human Resource Manager, 833-311-1661 ext. 203 and kyle.wagner@lifeskillsconnection.com for assistance.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.
The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.