Senior Vice President for Workforce Development

JEVS Human Services•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Senior Vice President for Workforce Development is responsible for the provision of leadership to and the overall operation of the Workforce Development programs.

Requirements

Leadership to and overall operation of Workforce Development programs
Setting operational priorities and responsibilities for Vice Presidents and other direct reports
Conducting environmental scans
Identifying priority projects/programs for enhancements, expansion, new business, service innovation, and contract renewal
Assuring financial stability of programs
Designing and implementing systems for continuous quality improvement
Ensuring timely and accurate compliance with funding source and organizational policies and procedures
Managing people and resources effectively and efficiently
Recruitment, staff development and retention
Supporting and participating in management training
Providing direction for divisions/programs, setting priorities and goals
Developing marketing plans/materials
Representing JEVS to funding sources, government entities, advocacy groups, and the general public
Building relationships with representatives of funding sources, government entities, advocacy groups, and the general public
Setting priorities in the exploration of opportunities and development of projects for funding
Providing technical assistance and support for strategic and long-range planning, organizational development, and development of goals and priorities related to program enhancement, expansion and diversification
Supporting the President/CEO, CPO and DCEW and the board of directors
Identifying and sharing resources and collaborating on programs with the SVP team
Monitoring organizational performance through established metrics and key performance indicators
Implementing corrective actions to ensure targets are met or exceeded
Identifying and executing growth opportunities
Cultivating relationships with referral sources, community partners, industry associations, employers, healthcare systems, government agencies, and other key stakeholders
Assessing market trends, competitive forces, customer needs, and emerging opportunities
Recommending and implementing strategies to maintain and enhance competitive position
Driving innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives
Fostering a culture of accountability
Setting clear expectations, monitoring results, addressing performance concerns
Developing high-performing leaders and teams
Accepting ultimate responsibility for the success of assigned division
Proactively identifying challenges, removing barriers, and ensuring strategic, operational, and financial objectives are achieved

Responsibilities

Oversees day-to-day affairs of the programs under WD by setting operational priorities and responsibilities for Vice Presidents and other direct reports.
Conducts environmental scans in which WD, its staff/programs operate to note trends, changes in policy opportunities/direction for enhancement, expansion and/or new Development.
Works collaboratively with JEVS staff to identify priority project/programs for program/service enhancements and/or expansion of present offerings, new business, service innovation, and contract renewal.
Works with the Finance Department in collaboration with the WD management staff to assure financial stability of programs.
Works collaboratively with management staff to design and implement systems to assure a commitment to continuous quality improvement.
Oversees the provision of timely and accurate compliance with funding source and organizational policies and procedures.
Manages people and resources effectively and efficiently for the proper operation of the organization and its programs.
Works collaboratively with Human Resources Department and other staff around recruitment, staff development and retention, while vigorously supporting and participating in the organization’s management training.
Provides direction for various divisions/programs, set priorities and goals for the work that is conducted in collaboration with the Public Relations/Communications Department and other staff in the development of marketing plans/materials.
Represents JEVS to funding sources, government entities, advocacy groups, and the general public and builds relationships with representatives of these groups.
Works closely with the Advancement Team, VPs and program leaders to set priorities in the exploration of opportunities and development of projects for funding.
Provides technical assistance and support to other divisions/programs for strategic and long-range planning, for organizational development, for the development of goals and priorities related to program enhancement, expansion and diversification.
Provides support to the President/CEO, CPO and DCEW and the board of directors. Works with the SVP team to find opportunities to identify and share resources and collaborate on programs.
Monitor organizational performance through established metrics and key performance indicators, implementing corrective actions as necessary to ensure targets are consistently met or exceeded.
Lead efforts to identify and execute growth opportunities that strengthen organizational sustainability, increase revenue, and expand service impact.
Serve as a visible ambassador for the organization by cultivating relationships with referral sources, community partners, industry associations, employers, healthcare systems, government agencies, and other key stakeholders to promote services and advance organizational goals.
Continuously assess market trends, competitive forces, customer needs, and emerging opportunities, recommending, and implementing strategies that maintain and enhance the organization's competitive position.
Drive innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives that improve outcomes, increase efficiency, and strengthen organizational performance.
Foster a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations, monitoring results, addressing performance concerns, and developing high-performing leaders and teams.
Accept ultimate responsibility for the success of assigned division by proactively identifying challenges, removing barriers, and ensuring strategic, operational, and financial objectives are achieved.