Workforce Development Programs Manager

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Salary Range : Exempt

$80,000-$87,000

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned :

• Provide day-to-day coordination & oversight of program delivery, grant requirements, & HACIA compliance.
• Assist in the development, implementation, & evaluation of workforce development. programs serving underserved populations, such as trades training, clean energy, green construction, professional services & other construction-related training programs.
• In collaboration with Programs Department leadership, develop annual program budgets.
• Train & develop workforce program team on program compliance, coordination of services, & all program requirements.
• Integrate team to HACIA’s membership, policies, & operations, & oversee the maximization of HACIA’s association & business capacity programming to meet workforce grant goals.
• In partnership with the Marketing team, create outreach & marketing plans with the goals of growing program pipelines & developing relationships with all stakeholders.
• In collaboration with Grants Manager & Deputy Programs Director, assist in budget spend-down, data tracking, & operating plan for programs.
• In collaboration with Deputy Programs Director, develop an evaluation method to assess program outcomes, strengths, & identify areas for improvement, including pre- & post-assessments.
• Prioritize data integrity by setting tracking & data documentation process for workforce & transition goals.
• Ensure quality programming goals are met in areas including, but not limited to, participant engagement & satisfaction, workforce staff, training partners & instructors' performance.
• Implement & manage changes & interventions to ensure program goals are achieved, while consulting with & keeping leadership informed.
• Support Deputy Programs Director with program calendar development, to include strategizing timeline for program marketing, recruitment, enrollment, completion, & transition.
• Maintain awareness of construction industry workforce trends & identify program creation opportunities.
• Identify & assist in administering wrap-around services & supportive services needed to mitigate barriers to complete HACIA programs & enter the industry.
• Supports grant proposal development for workforce programs.
• Serves as a thought leader & partner to Senior Director of Innovation & Impact on construction workforce trends, program improvement, relationship management, etc.
• Manages program budget & reporting data for accuracy; ensure compliance requirements are met & identify solutions to compliance-related issues as they arise.
• Oversee transition goals & supports workforce team in creating & implementing a job transition & job placement plan for program participants.
• Develops & maintains key relationships with industry & related stakeholders such as employers, unions, & other partners.
• Takes initiative & works collaboratively with programs team, membership team, & senior staff.
• Supports the hiring & onboarding of new staff; is skilled at training staff & delegating work, has oversight of team professional development.
• Must have a vehicle with proper insurance policy requirements & a current driver's license.

Competencies :

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following :

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is generally a normal office environment but there may be occasions that require travel throughout the city & greater Chicagoland area. Employees are expected to work during the Company’s core business hours between 9 : 00am – 5 : 00pm. Employees will be given work schedules depending on department and project. The position will require occasional evening work to member events or activities.

Primarily will work in an office setting & may require travel throughout the city & greater Chicagoland area. The work environment is generally quiet to moderate.

Physical Demands : 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.

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk & working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time. Will be required to use hands to finger, handle or feel as well as reach with hands or arms most of the time. Prolonged periods of moving around event spaces / meeting locations during various events & meetings to prepare, organize, & network / build relationships with HACIA members & potential partners.

Benefits : HACIA offers comprehensive benefits including

Disclaimer :

The above job description is intended to describe the general nature of the position & should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of duties, skills, & standards required for the position. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed or as assigned by their supervisor.

Equal Employment Opportunity :

HACIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. HACIA hires individuals on the basis of their qualifications & ability to complete the essential requirements & responsibilities of the job to be filled. It is HACIA’s policy to grant equal employment opportunities to qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / gender expression, religion, pregnancy, parental status, marital status, age, veterans' or military status, regardless of how discharged, source of income, credit history, arrest records, or physical or mental handicap or disability, genetic information, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. HACIA will provide equal opportunities in all aspects of the employment relationship, including without limitation, recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, working conditions, benefits & all other privileges, terms, & conditions of employment. All employment decisions are made based on availability, qualifications, ability, merit and / or other legitimate factors consistent with principles of equal employment.