Project Director

Career Team•San Luis Obispo, CA

3d•$88,000 - $91,500•Onsite

About The Position

Career Team is hiring a Project Director to oversee an individual workforce development project and execute its overall strategic plan. The role requires working knowledge of workforce development protocols, including a basic understanding of the field, core programs, and business plans. The Project Director is accountable for quality and integrity across all workforce functions and is responsible for daily program operations, contract performance, staff leadership, and community partnerships. This position is based onsite in San Luis Obispo County, California. Travel is primarily limited to necessary trips within the county; travel outside the county requires prior approval from the Regional Director of Operations. The role is full-time and exempt, reports to the Regional Director of Operations, and pays $88,000–$91,500 per year, commensurate with education and experience. Career Team offers healthcare, dental, and personal/vacation time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 3 years of experience in operational leadership and management.
At least 3 years of demonstrated experience working in a dynamic team environment, with communication and interpersonal skills to work cooperatively and professionally with others.
At least 2 years of computer proficiency using Microsoft Office and Google Workspace tools, 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.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining confidentiality and handling personnel matters and inquiries sensitively, tactfully, and diplomatically.
Strong attention to detail and organizational, analytical, research, and critical-thinking skills, including the ability to complete a high volume of assignments quickly and accurately.
Ability to multitask and take initiative.
Strong time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Valid driver’s license.
Experience and knowledge of WIOA and other workforce development contracts or programs.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or MBA degree.
Ability to provide strategic oversight of fiscal responsibility, ensure accurate expenditure rates, and achieve performance metrics.
In-depth knowledge of program compliance and maintaining quality and integrity across workforce development functions and contract requirements.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary local contact and contract liaison for the funding source.
Ensure compliance with contract requirements, policies and procedures, and program monitoring.
Monitor expenditure rates, prevent disallowed costs, drive metrics and performance, support and coach frontline staff, and create project service delivery plans.
Oversee timely and accurate weekly tracking of key contract data elements.
Coordinate planning and implementation of policies and procedures for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
Lead employees in executing program initiatives and support employee growth.
Respond to the funder in a timely manner and maintain clear, consistent communication across project channels.
Manage daily programmatic operations.
Cultivate and maintain community-based relationships and pursue new partnerships to enhance program reach and services.
Conduct regular coaching sessions and annual team performance evaluations.
Approach tasks with a solutions-oriented and responsive mindset.
Perform other duties and projects as needed or assigned.