Center Director

Eckerd Connects

$150K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
  • Five years of experience in Program Management, particularly with youth.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record is preferred.
  • Must pass a drug screen compliant with a Substance Abuse policy.
  • Successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check is required.

Responsibilities

  • Report to the Regional Director of Operations as a salaried, exempt position.
  • Plan and control programs and activities for Job Corps training center.
  • Administer an effective student training program to meet center objectives.
  • Ensure the center meets established goals and maintains 100% OBS.
  • Build relationships with community leaders and participate in local boards and councils.
  • Foster high employee morale and performance standards for staff.
  • Provide necessary reports to the Department of Labor and corporate headquarters.

Benefits

  • Work with the largest nationwide residential career training program in the U.S.
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young, disadvantaged youth.
  • Engage with community organizations and leaders to enhance resources and support.
  • Foster a collaborative work environment focused on employee morale and retention.
  • Career development opportunities within a well-established program.
Full Job Description
Salary Rate: $150,000

Duties and Responsibilities
  • The Center Director reports to the Regional Director of Operations and is a salaried, exempt position.
  • The Center Director plans, organizes, administers, and controls the programs and activities necessary to effectively operate and meet the objectives of a Job Corps training center. These objectives are to prepare young, disadvantaged youth for useful employment by providing comprehensive residential training, educational and vocational training, and positive paths through personal example, understanding, and patience by a combined effort of all staff.
  • Responsible for the overall administration of an efficient and effective student training program.
  • Responsible for the center meeting established goals and objectives and maintaining 100% OBS.
  • The Center Director builds a continuing relationship with community leaders and social, religious, civic, and service organizations. Serves on state and local workforce investment boards and youth councils.
  • Fosters an atmosphere that will encourage high employee morale and result in the highest standards of performance and staff retention.
  • Provides necessary reports for the Department of Labor and corporate headquarters.
  • Keeps the Regional Director informed on all matters sufficient to warrant attention.
  • Responsible for the safe operation of the center and also the safety of the students.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree required. Prefer Master's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Five years' experience in Program Management and direction; experience working with youth.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record preferred.
  • Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
  • Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a nationwide criminal background check.

*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.

About our Program

Job Corps is the largest nationwide residential career training program in the country and has been operating for more than 60 years. The program helps eligible young people ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists them with obtaining employment.

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Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/jobs-training/jobcorps/

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