Project Director

Career Team•El Paso, TX

3d•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Career Team is looking to hire a Project Director who will be responsible for overseeing the Borderplex workforce project serving El Paso and far West Texas, ensuring and executing the project’s overall strategic plan. In this role, the incumbent will apply working knowledge of Workforce Development protocols, including a strong understanding of the field, core programs, and business plans. As a leader and member of the Corporate Management Team, the Project Director is accountable for ensuring quality and integrity across all workforce functions and serves as the primary local contact with Workforce Solutions Borderplex (WSB). 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 and interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with others, with courteousness and a high level of professionalism
2+ years of computer proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Google suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Mail, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Drive, Adobe suite, and Laser Fische.
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
Exceptional time management skills to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish to serve the region’s predominantly bilingual customer base
A Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Master’s or MBA degree
Experience and knowledge of WIOA, TANF, SNAP, Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), and other workforce development contracts/programs
Knowledge of the Borderplex region (El Paso, Hudspeth, Culberson, Jeff Davis, Presidio, and Brewster Counties) and its employers, community organizations, and workforce partners
Astounding ability to multitask and be proactive

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary local contact and contract liaison with Workforce Solutions Borderplex (WSB) and the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC)
Oversee daily programmatic operations across the six-county Borderplex region
Ensure compliance with contract requirements, including coordination and adherence to policies and procedures and program monitoring for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction
Prepare and manage multiple funding streams rates to keep the project on track without disallowed costs, drive metrics and performance, provide support, coach frontline staff, and create service delivery plans for the project
Lead high-functioning teams to execute program initiatives while supporting employee growth, through coaching and training.
Build and maintain strong relationships with the Board, employers, community organizations, labor representatives, and workforce partners, through regular meetings and planning sessions across the Borderplex
Ensure services are delivered in a culturally responsive manner that reflects the bilingual, binational character of the Borderplex community
Conduct regular coaching sessions and annual performance evaluations of the team
Support business development and identify growth opportunities within the project, state, and region
Approach each day and task with a “ZAG” mindset
Other duties and projects as needed