FLYCA Program Director CSE

State of Florida•Gainesville, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the Florida Department of Military Affairs is to provide management oversight of the Florida National Guard and provide units and personnel ready to support national security objectives; to protect the public safety of citizens and to contribute to the national, state and community programs that add value to the United States of America and to the State of Florida. The Florida Youth Challenge Academy’s mission is to provide a highly disciplined and motivational environment, free from outside distractions, which fosters academics, leadership, development, personal growth, self-esteem, and physical fitness for qualifying high school dropouts. The Academy consists of an operational staff and cadre with in-depth military experience, certified instructors from the Clay County School District system, a registered nurse, counselors and recruitment and placement personnel. Serves as the senior administrator and strategic leader responsible for the comprehensive management of a residential academy and its subsequent post-residential phase. Reporting to The Adjutant General, through the Camp Blanding Joint Training Center Commander and his/her Deputy, the director ensures the program provides for the safety and security of the cadets and adheres to the Federal-State Cooperative Agreement and National Guard Bureau (NGB) standards, focusing on the recovery and development of at-risk youth. Their primary duty involves overseeing a multi-disciplinary team—including education, military-style commandant staff, and counseling professionals—to deliver a curriculum centered on the program’s core components, such as academic excellence, leadership, and life-coping skills. In addition to day-to-day operations, the executive is responsible for fiscal stewardship, managing budgets derived from both federal and state funding streams. This includes preparing for rigorous ChalleNGe Operations and Resource Evaluations (CORE) and ensuring the facility maintains the highest standards of cadet safety, health, and welfare. The director also serves as the public face of the academy, cultivating relationships with legislative bodies, school districts, and community partners to facilitate cadet recruitment and ensure graduates secure meaningful placement in the workforce, higher education, or military service. The director must demonstrate a high degree of proficiency in managing a quasi-military environment while maintaining the sensitivity required to mentor teenagers. Ultimately, the executive director is accountable for the program's overall readiness and effectiveness, ensuring that the academy transforms the lives of its participants while meeting strict performance metrics established by the Department of War.

Requirements

Must be a current member of the Florida National Guard within the Grade(s) of O4(P) to O5
Must have a SECRET Security Clearance.
Must be knowledgeable with computers and the use of basic software programs such as Microsoft Office.
Have in-depth knowledge of organizational structuring, fiscal procedures, management principles, leadership techniques.
Be capable of making sound and binding decisions.
Possess the skills to coordinate interagency agreements with state and local governments and/or agencies.
Be able to formulate and convey operational intent and philosophy to ensure synergetic operations.

Responsibilities

Serves as the senior administrator and strategic leader responsible for the comprehensive management of a residential academy and its subsequent post-residential phase.
Overseeing a multi-disciplinary team—including education, military-style commandant staff, and counseling professionals—to deliver a curriculum centered on the program’s core components, such as academic excellence, leadership, and life-coping skills.
Responsible for fiscal stewardship, managing budgets derived from both federal and state funding streams.
Preparing for rigorous ChalleNGe Operations and Resource Evaluations (CORE) and ensuring the facility maintains the highest standards of cadet safety, health, and welfare.
Serves as the public face of the academy, cultivating relationships with legislative bodies, school districts, and community partners to facilitate cadet recruitment and ensure graduates secure meaningful placement in the workforce, higher education, or military service.