Project Director

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:

Project Director

REPORTS TO:

Regional Director

LOCATION:

Deep East Texas Workforce Development Area

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

Full-Time, Exempt Employee Career TEAM is looking to hire a Project Director who will be responsible for overseeing a single project and ensuring the project's overall strategic plan is executed. In this role, the incumbent will apply working knowledge of Workforce Development protocols, including a basic understanding of the field, core programs, and business plans. As a leader and member of the Corporate Management Team, the Project Director is accountable for ensuring quality and integrity across all workforce functions. Your Impact on Career Team’s Success : Serves as primary local contact and contract liaison with Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas (WSDET) and the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Oversee daily programmatic operations across the twelve-county Deep East region Ensure compliance with contract requirements, including adherence to policies and procedures, and program monitoring Prepare and manage multiple funding streams' rates to keep the project on track without disallowed costs, drive metrics and performance, provide support, coach frontline staff, and create service delivery plans for the project Lead high-functioning teams to execute program initiatives while supporting employee growth, through coaching and training Build and maintain strong relationships with the Board, employers, community organizations, labor representatives, and workforce partners, through regular meetings and planning sessions across the Deep East region Support business development and identify growth opportunities within the project, state, and region Conduct regular coaching sessions and annual performance evaluations of the team Approach each day and task with a \"ZAG\" mindset Other duties and projects as needed Other Job Duties: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. 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 also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required. 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 or higher, or an equivalent combination of education and experience 3+ years of experience in operational leadership and management 3+ years of demonstrated ability working in a dynamic team environment with an aptitude for communication and interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with others, with courteousness and a high level of professionalism 2+ years of computer proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Google suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Mail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Drive Willingness to uphold Career Team’s core values and foster a culture of innovation and collaboration Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to lead a team with different working styles. A demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality, handling personnel matters effectively, and handling employee and personnel inquiries with sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy Sharp attention to detail with exceptional organizational, analytical, research, and critical thinking skills, including the ability to perform and complete a high volume of work assignments with speed and accuracy 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 Experience and knowledge of WIOA, TANF, SNAP, and other workforce development contracts/programs Bilingual or multilingual, especially in Spanish Astounding ability to multitask and be proactive Salary : $90,000 - $95,000/yr Travel : Up to 50% travel within the region 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 As a socially conscious organization, Career Team has found a healthy balance between for-profit innovation and community enrichment. Looking ahead, the organization will continue to close the nation’s opportunity divide with additional government-funded workforce sites; while also building staff capacity of workforce funding sources and industry providers. See for more information. Career Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Background Check Requirements. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for the position. California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA"). Career Team is committed to complying with the CCPA and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. Career Team collects and uses Personal Information for human resources, employment, benefits administration, health and safety, and business-related purposes and to be in legal compliance. Below are the categories of Personal Information we collect and the purposes for which we intend to use this information: Identifying information , such as your full name, gender, date of birth, and signature; Demographic data , such as race, ethnic origin, marital status, disability, and veteran or military status; Contact information , such as your home address, telephone numbers, email addresses, and emergency contact information; Dependent's or other individual's information , such as their full name, address, date of birth, and Social Security numbers (SSN); National identifiers , such as SSN, passport and visa information, and immigration status and documentation; Educational and professional background , such as your work history, academic and professional qualifications, educational records, references, and interview notes; Employment details , such as your job title, position, hire dates, compensation, performance and disciplinary records, and vacation and sick leave records; Financial information , such as banking details, tax information, payroll information, and withholdings; Health and Safety information , such as health conditions (if relevant to your employment), job restrictions, workplace illness and injury information, and health insurance policy information; Information Systems (IS) information , such as your search history, browsing history, login information, and IP addresses on the Company's information systems and networks; Biometric information , such as facial recognition, fingerprints, iris or retina scans, keystroke, or other physical patterns; and Geolocation data , such as time and physical location related to use of an internet website, application, device, or physical access to a Company office location. The Company collects Personal Information to use or disclose as appropriate to: (1) Comply with all applicable laws and regulations; (2) Recruit and evaluate job applicants and candidates for employment; (3) Conduct background checks; (4) Manage your employment relationship with us, including for: (a) onboarding processes; (b) timekeeping, payroll, and expense report administration; (c) employee benefits administration; (d) employee training and development requirements; (d) the creation, maintenance, and security of your online employee accounts; (e) reaching your emergency contacts when needed, such as when you are not reachable or is injured or ill; (f) workers' compensation claims management; (g) employee job performance, including goals and performance reviews, promotions, discipline, and termination; and (h) other human resources purposes; (5) Manage and monitor employee access to company facilities, equipment, and systems; (6) Conduct internal audits and workplace investigations; (7) Investigate and enforce compliance with and potential breaches of Company policies and procedures; (8) Engage in corporate transactions requiring review of employee records, such as for evaluating potential mergers and acquisitions of the Company; (9) Maintain commercial insurance policies and coverages, including for workers' compensation and other liability insurance; (10) Perform workforce analytics, data analytics, and benchmarking; (11) Administer and maintain the Company's operations, including for safety purposes; (12) For client marketing purposes; (13) Exercise or defend the legal rights of the Company and its employees, and affiliates, customers, contractors, and agents; and (14) to comply with requirements of government grants, including, but not limited to, program and audit requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr CareerTEAM, LLC