Joliet Job Corps Center Hiring for Programs Director (Youth Education & Training) at Laredo, TX Full Time

Programs Director

Laredo Job Corps Center, Laredo TX

Strategix Management, LLC

Make a difference in a young person’s life! We are seeking a Programs Director for the Laredo Job Corps Center in Laredo, TX. Job Corps is a federally funded, residential vocational training program for socioeconomically disadvantaged youth aged 16-24, with over 120 locations across the U.S. (www.JobCorps.gov).

The Programs Director provides overall direction of programmatic and social development areas to include career preparation, academic programs, career technical training, counseling, residential, and work-based learning/career transition readiness.

As a federal contractor, Strategix Management LLC is required to comply with federal agency guidelines regarding COVID safety protocols. Currently these guidelines require that employees at federal contract sites be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide proof of a negative COVID test within the past 72 hours to gain entry to the site, as well as comply with masking and physical distancing protocols. Strategix will consider accommodations for disability and religious-based reasons as requested.

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Position Responsibilities:

• In response to annual Department of Labor Outcome Measurement System (OMS) goals, design program activities and monitor monthly to achieve targeted outcomes.
• Plan for weekly student inputs and separations in collaboration with Admissions to always maintain
• 100% on board strength (enrollment and attendance) and to achieve program goals.
• Evaluate staff performance, provide staff training, and implement organizational and personnel changes as approved by the center director.
• Ensure compliance with established budgets, purchase limitations, travel restrictions and general contract limitations
• Assist in analyzing statistical trends, organizational problems and operational requirements for review and appropriate action.
• Oversee the design and administration of standards-based academic and career technical training curricula, contemporary instructional approaches, and lesson planning to ensure tailored student instruction.
• Implement overall case management, and career and personal counseling services to assist students to address personal barriers to progress in academic and career technical training programs.
• Develop and monitor career preparation and career transition program activities to ensure each student acclimates to the Job Corps program, conducts career exploration to establish short- and long-term goals, and is properly prepared to transition to the workforce.
• Liaison with national training contractors (NTC’s) as needed to advance apprenticeship training and complete career technical skills training (CTST) plans and projects.
• Oversee student test administration procedures to ensure quality outcomes, compliance with the Policy and Requirements Handbook (PRH), and Strategix data integrity controls.
• Implement overall student scheduling to ensure PRH-required student to teacher ratios are maintained and students are balanced in their pursuit of academic and technical training.
• Oversee information technology support functions to ensure equipment and staff meet Job Corps Data Center requirements including the protection of Personally Identifiable Information (PII), and staff and student computers are maintained in working order.
• Provide temporary center oversight in the absence of the Center Director.
• Utilizes information systems and handles student data in strict adherence to Job Corps and Strategix policies to protect student’s personally identifiable information (PII) and reduce network security threats

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum
Bachelor’s Degree and three (3) years’ experience working with youth and in program administration. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Effective relationship-building skills with students and staff. Information technology proficiency including MS Office.
Preferred
Master’s degree and previous Job Corps experience. Statistical trend analysis. Curriculum design experience strongly preferred.

Why Our work Matters

Strategix Management LLC (Strategix) is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Certified 8(a) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) management consulting firm with offices in Washington, DC. We focus on providing federal government agencies and other clients with innovative solutions to modernize how they do business and serve their constituents. Strategix has experienced exceptional growth across all practice areas by applying our team’s collective management consulting experience and by providing breakthrough solutions with superior client service. We are seeking talented professionals who are focused on innovation, servant-leadership, and real-world change to support and continue our rapid growth.
Our firm has partnered with some of the most influential commercial organizations and government agencies to provide mission critical and high priority solutions to the most challenging national and global issues. At Strategix, we listen to understand our customers’ needs and deliver real solutions to imagine, safeguard and develop a more connected and healthier world.
Strategix Management LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Company Sponsored Benefits. As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for Strategix’s compensation package including health benefits from CareFirst Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. Our medical insurance includes nationwide POS (PPO equivalent) options ranging from Bronze to Platinum levels with an employer contribution of 70% and an employee contribution of 30% for the base plan. Our dental and vision insurance includes an employer contribution of 75% and an employee contribution of 25% for the respective corporate selected plans.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,000.00 – $93,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

COVID-19 considerations:
Please see our COVID-19 protocols as outlined in the description

Education:

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location