Assistant Director, Options Institute
About The Position
Reporting to the Director of the Options Institute, the Assistant Director will play a key role in the growth and sustainability of the Options Institute by leading business development efforts, identifying new training opportunities, and cultivating partnerships. The Assistant Director will also oversee the administration of training systems, manage consultants, and ensure the quality and effectiveness of training initiatives. This position requires both strategic thinking and operational oversight to expand the Institute’s impact while maintaining high-quality training
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum 5 years of training experience, including program development, implementation, evaluation, and facilitation in a social services or education setting
- At least 3 years of management experience, with a demonstrated ability to supervise and support staff
- Experience in college access and success programs
- Excellent facilitation, oral, and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with strong attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and database management tools
- Strong customer service orientation and ability to develop relationships with stakeholders
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience in business development, sales, or partnership cultivation preferred
- Familiarity with counseling and college access processes is a plus
Responsibilities
- Assist in identifying new training opportunities and developing strategic plans for growth
- Occasionally deliver training sessions and workshops
- Manage the coordination of materials and logistics for training activities
- Hire, supervise, and provide professional development to trainers
- Coach trainers in facilitation techniques, curriculum design, and participant engagement
- Manage consultants involved in training initiatives
- Oversee the Learning Management System (LMS) and Member 365 database
- Manage training registration, communication with participants, and tracking of attendance and payments
- Support the evaluation of training programs using pre/post assessments, surveys, and other feedback mechanisms
- Maintain and update training materials, brochures, and marketing campaigns
- Support the Director of the Options Institute in managing the Options Institute budget
- Track training-related expenses and ensure payments for vendors and contractors
- Assist in grant writing and reporting related to training initiatives
- Initiate and develop relationships with school and community-based organization partners
- Collaborate with the Development and Communications Department to enhance the visibility of training programs
- Represent the Options Institute at meetings, conferences, events, and professional convenings
- Identify new partnership and business development opportunities to expand the reach of the Options Institute
- Conduct outreach and follow up with potential clients and partners to secure new training engagements
- Work closely with leadership to develop strategies for increasing revenue and sustaining training programs
- Track and analyze potential market trends to inform future training initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
