Southern Regional Director

State of Indiana•Miller Township, IN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Director E7 for DWD's Office of Work-Based Learning and Apprenticeship leads registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship expansion across Central Indiana, combining direct employer and regional partner engagement with primary ownership of the statewide Apprenticeship Indiana Institute (Aii) training curriculum. Core duties include developing and delivering Aii curricula (PRAP, Mentoring, Fundamentals) and LMS modules, facilitating training events and workshops, providing technical assistance to RAP sponsors and intermediaries, supporting Regional Partner Capacity Building Grant activities, connecting manufacturers to Group Sponsor and MEP HUB opportunities, and managing OWBLA's SharePoint knowledge resources and public-facing apprenticeship content. The role also serves as a subject-matter expert liaising with DOE, CHE, school counselor associations, and fellow regional directors on statewide curriculum alignment and program evaluation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree plus three years of relevant workforce development or apprenticeship experience.
Curriculum design and facilitation skills.
Knowledge of DOL/RAP standards.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint.
Specialized knowledge in program subject matter obtained through experience and/or education.
Extensive knowledge of provider agencies and their programs and services.
Extensive knowledge of all source materials and references including federal and state laws governing the programs.
Ability to develop and implement new principles and policies and discern any far-reaching implications.
Ability to present to both internal and external customers, the public, government officials, and other stakeholders.
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders.
Ability to prepare monthly finance and accounting reports to maintain program budget and grants.
Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage workflow.
Ability to effectively give feedback, provide guidance or corrective action, coach, and develop employee skillsets.
At least 9+ years of experience applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Establish and monitor program objectives, KPIs, and actions to achieve them.
Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, or to increase productivity.
Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.
Recommend and implement corrective action plans to solve program problems.
Prepare reports for approval, including those for funding or implementation of services.
Direct or coordinate the financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency in the specified program.
Ensure program requirements meet federal and state policies and grants compliance.
Develop, train employees or agency consultants on program requirements and usage.
Coordinate and deliver communication plans and communications.
Serve on boards of directors and management committees.
Serve on management committees or other governing boards.
Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees to ensure role responsibilities and expectations are clearly understood while providing opportunities to continue professional development.
Set expectations, measure progress, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate the performance of employees.
Ensure work adheres to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures.

Benefits

Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match
Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
Education Reimbursement Program
Group life insurance
Referral Bonus program
Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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