Area Manager

Eckerd Connects • Denver, CO

5d • $85,000 - $88,000

About The Position

The Area Manager oversees workforce programs and assists with program budget development, operations, staffing, contractual performance, and service delivery. The role interprets federal legislation and state guidance, helps negotiate contracts, establishes program policies and procedures, and supervises management and front-line staff. The Area Manager also supports business development through responses to RFPs and grant opportunities. The work supports Eckerd Connects’ programs serving youth, adults, and dislocated workers and includes regional travel approximately 50% of the time.

Requirements

• Related bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in social services, counseling, business, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience working with the targeted population.
• Experience with at-risk youth, adults, and/or dislocated workers, particularly in workforce, employment, and training.
• Ability to maintain a leadership role, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Appropriate and valid state driver’s license.
• Must meet Eckerd’s auto insurance requirements and be able to drive for business purposes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing program budgets and manage programs within budget.
• Ensure staff are deployed appropriately and staffing ratios comply with service plans to meet or exceed contractual performance goals and program deliverables.
• Interpret federal legislation, state guidance, and communiqués; assist with negotiating contracts for appropriate implementation and quality services.
• Establish policies and procedures for program services, safety, and crisis response management.
• Supervise management and front-line staff to build community partnerships and links with community service-related agencies, supporting contract compliance.
• Conduct business development activities and assist with responses to RFPs and grant opportunities to grow business in the region.
• Travel regionally approximately 50% of the time.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 19 days of paid time off in the first year
• 11 paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
• Group term life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• PTO Exchange

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager