OverviewVOA is seeking a
Project Director to provide overall leadership, management and strategic direction for the RESTART Intermediary initiative. This role ensures successful implementation of all program components, coordination across sub-grantees and compliance with U.S. Department of Labor requirements.
This position is full-time (40 hours per week) and extends theopportunity for both On-Site and Hybrid Work SchedulesA Remote Work Schedule is not available Primary Responsibilities:Key responsibilities for this role will include (but are not limited to):
- Providing full-time (100% FTE) leadership for grant implementation
- Overseeing program, launch and execution across all sites and sub-grantees
- Ensuring alignment with WIOA, RESTART and workforce system integration requirements
- Managing partnerships (workforce boards, employers, justice partners, training providers)
- Leading sub-grantee oversight, including performance, compliance, and technical assistance
- Ensuring delivery of required services:
- Training programs (apprenticeships, OJT, credentials)
- Career services and case management
- Supportive services coordination
- Monitoring progress toward:
- Enrollment targets
- Employment and credential outcomes
- Recidivism reduction goals
- Reporting to DOL, including quarterly performance and narrative reports
- Supervise key staff (Data Analyst & Fiscal Manager, program staff)
- Represent the project with federal partners and stakeholders
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:- Demonstrated experience managing multi-site or intermediary models
- Strong leadership, partnership development and compliance management skills
Qualifications:Education and Experience: - Bachelor's required; Master's preferred (Public Administration, Workforce Development, Social Services)
- 7-10+ years of experience managing federal or workforce grants is required
- Experience with reentry, justice-involved populations or workforce systems strongly preferred
Physical Capabilities: - Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
- Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods
Working Conditions: - The work environment characteristics and physical demands 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
- This position will take place primarily in an office setting
Other Duties: Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
