PA LEHIGHVALLEY-Training Manager

EDSI (Educational Data Systems, Inc.)•Valley, AL

About The Position

Title: PA Lehigh Valley Training Manager Classification: Exempt Scope of Position Provide strategic and operational leadership in the development of internal and external training opportunities for programmatic participants, staff, and the public in order to provide optimal delivery of services to the Lehigh Valley and CareerLink staff Essential Functions Facilitate team meetings to ensure timely dissemination of information and decision making Establish professional working relationships to develop community support Ensure that staff and program resources are being utilized appropriately according to policy and guidelines Provide positive vision, direction, and communication for required operational changes and to resolve issues Ensure appropriate and sufficient communication with program staff, Program Director and the Workforce Board Lehigh Valley to provide seamless delivery of services · Manage instructional team responsible for workforce development services to ensure each participant receives quality job preparation Strategize and implement processes for improvement to meet or exceed contract benchmarks Track and generate required reporting to evaluate and assess program and grant performance Develop and evaluate logistical processes for targeted recruitment and outreach events in partnership with the Director and CareerLink leadership Oversee and monitor training approval, invoicing and compliance processes Aid in writing and development of contracts · Provide Program Director with regular updates and requested reports as needed · Lead strategic planning for staff development needs Track funding sources for all WIOA Programs and Grants in regards to training Other opportunities as available Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in business, education, human services or related area is required Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Ability to gather and synthesize information from multiple sources Must have notable experience in team-oriented environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office with a high proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in public administration, human services or a related field, with at least one year of management or supervisory experience in workforce development EDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Our Mission Statement We must strive to create enthusiasm in our clients, see through their eyes, understand their needs and deliver more than they expect. Why We Do What We Do At EDSI We believe we can help our customers overcome their most challenging obstacles We believe in seeing through other people's eyes We believe that we can make a difference in people's lives We believe in meeting people where they are today and helping them to realize a better tomorrow We believe in living our professional lives in service to others EDSI (Educational Data Systems, Inc.) is a national workforce development, training solutions and consulting company with a passion for helping great companies and communities train and retain great people. EDSI works with regions, employers and jobseekers to overcome their most challenging obstacles. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, the company employs more than 800 people across the country. EDSI is a National Best and Brightest® Companies To Work For award winner. For over 45 years, EDSI has worked with workforce development agencies, regional partners and employers to assess and understand workforce development needs and deliver solutions to build better workforces. The company operates more than 120 contracts providing successful business services and jobseeker placement and retention services across the country. EDSI also provides world class training and consulting solutions to a variety of corporations, public entities and governmental agencies. Our history of success stems directly from our commitment to providing our clients with the absolute highest level of service through our diverse and talented team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, education, human services or related area is required
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to gather and synthesize information from multiple sources
Must have notable experience in team-oriented environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office with a high proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in public administration, human services or a related field, with at least one year of management or supervisory experience in workforce development

Responsibilities

Facilitate team meetings to ensure timely dissemination of information and decision making
Establish professional working relationships to develop community support
Ensure that staff and program resources are being utilized appropriately according to policy and guidelines
Provide positive vision, direction, and communication for required operational changes and to resolve issues
Ensure appropriate and sufficient communication with program staff, Program Director and the Workforce Board Lehigh Valley to provide seamless delivery of services
Manage instructional team responsible for workforce development services to ensure each participant receives quality job preparation
Strategize and implement processes for improvement to meet or exceed contract benchmarks
Track and generate required reporting to evaluate and assess program and grant performance
Develop and evaluate logistical processes for targeted recruitment and outreach events in partnership with the Director and CareerLink leadership
Oversee and monitor training approval, invoicing and compliance processes
Aid in writing and development of contracts
Provide Program Director with regular updates and requested reports as needed
Lead strategic planning for staff development needs
Track funding sources for all WIOA Programs and Grants in regards to training