Human Services Program Administrator

Program Administrator, Employment & Training Program Manager

The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Program Administrator, Employment & Training Program Manager position.

What we do and how we do it is driven by our four guiding principles :

• Aligning the work we do with our strategic plan
• Executing against our strategy and ensuring accountability for our results
• Promoting and encouraging a culture of leadership and ownership at all levels of the organization
• Promoting a culture of service excellence, creativity and entrepreneurship

An Overview

The City of Alexandria Workforce Development Center's Employment and Training Program Manager manages and supervises the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Adult, Dislocated, and Youth programs. The incumbent administers and oversees initiatives that support youth employment outcomes, including Alexandria's year-round training and employment services and the summer work experience program. The position also manages and supervises all aspects of disability employment initiatives. Under the general direction of the Division Chief for Workforce, the Employment and Training Program manager develops initiatives, grants, and projects to support the mission of the center. Moreover, the person in this role performs other activities, including customer service, planning, budgeting, reporting, and issues relating to facilities and financial operations.

Core Competencies