Director, OA/CTS

Management and Training Corporation•Joliet, IL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

MTC operates the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL, providing quality services to local youth. The Director, OA/CTS directly supervises the admissions counselors, career transitions services specialists, and the secretary I/quality assurance clerk. This role is responsible for the management of outreach and admissions and career transition services activities, ensuring compliance with government and management directives. MTC values professional and caring employees dedicated to improving people’s lives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field, and two years related supervisory experience; or associate’s degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field and four years related supervisory experience required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer proficiency also required
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate and supervise the administrative and programmatic activities of the department
Evaluate staff performance, provide staff training and implement department and personnel changes as approved by the center director and coordinated with the human resources manager prior to implementation
Monitor and control expenditures; review and recommend changes to budget authorizations
Assist in the development and implementation of new policies, procedures and programs affecting outreach and admissions (OA) and career transition services (CTS)
Assess and audit outreach/career advisor and transition coordinator offices regularly for contractual compliance and quality of services to students and centers. Prepare audit and assessment reports
Oversee the activities of the admission counselors to ensure recruitment of students is at contracted strength
Direct the delivery of career transition services, placement of students and former enrollees, and placement follow-up actions
Coordinate career transition efforts with placement contractors, regional/national DOL offices, military, schools and other job placement agencies
Track, analyze, and manage contract performance to ensure operation meets performance standards and hold staff accountable for not meeting arrival and/or placement goals.
Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy
Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
Maintain accountability of staff, students and property; adhere to safety practices.