Project Director

Career Team•San Luis Obispo, CA

7d•$88,000 - $91,500•Onsite

About The Position

Career TEAM is looking to hire an Project Director who is responsible for overseeing an individual project, ensuring, and executing the project's overall strategic plan. In this role, the incumbent will practice working knowledge in Workforce Development protocols, which include a basic understanding of the field, core programs, and business plans. The Project Director is accountable for ensuring quality and integrity across all workforce functions. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at the listed location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher or an equivalent combination of education and experience
3+ years of experience in operational leadership and management
3+ years of demonstrated ability working in a dynamic team environment with an aptitude for communication, interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with others, show courteousness, and having a high level of professionalism
2+ years of experience with computer proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Google suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Mail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Drive
Strong emotional intelligence and ability to lead a team with different working styles
A demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality, handling personnel matters effectively, and handling employee and personnel inquiries with sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy
Sharp attention to detail with exceptional organizational, analytical, research, and critical thinking skills, including the ability to perform and complete a high volume of work assignments with speed and accuracy
Astounding ability to multitask and be proactive
Exceptional time management skills to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A Valid Driver’s License
Experience and knowledge of WIOA and other workforce development contracts/programs

Nice To Haves

Master’s or MBA degree
Proven ability to provide strategic oversight of fiscal responsibility, ensuring accurate expenditure rates and achievement of performance metrics
In-depth knowledge of leading program compliance and maintaining quality integrity across all workforce development functions and contract requirements

Responsibilities

Serves as primary local contact and contract liaison funding source
Ensure compliance with contract requirements including, the adherence to policies and procedures and program monitoring
Focus on expenditure rates ensuring everything is on track without disallowed costs, driving metrics and performance, providing support, coaching front-line staff, and creating service delivery plans for projects
Oversee and ensure the timely and accurate weekly tracking of key contract data elements
Coordinate the planning and implementation of policies and procedures for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction
Serve as the primary local contact and contract liaison for the funding source
Lead high-functioning employees to execute the program initiatives while supporting employee growth
Maintain timely responsiveness to the funder and ensure clear, consistent communication across all project channels
Responsible for daily programmatic operations
Cultivate and maintain established community-based relationships while actively pursuing new partnerships to enhance program reach and services
Conduct regular coaching sessions and annual performance evaluations of the team
Approach each day and task with a solutions-oriented and responsive mindset
Other duties and projects as needed