Outreach & Transition Director

Wage: $58,000 - 62,000 annually, based on experience

Schedule: Full Time

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, prescription and life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development assistance
• Career advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise admissions counselors, career transitions services specialists, and secretary I/quality assurance clerk
• Manage outreach and admissions and career transition services activities in compliance with government and management directives
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise the administrative and programmatic activities of the department
• Evaluate staff performance, provide staff training, and implement department and personnel changes as approved by the center director
• Monitor and control expenditures; review and recommend changes to budget authorizations
• Assist in the development and implementation of new policies, procedures, and programs affecting outreach and admissions (OA) and career transition services (CTS)
• Assess and audit outreach/career advisor and transition coordinator offices regularly for contractual compliance and quality of services to students and centers; prepare audit and assessment reports
• Oversee the activities of the admission counselors to ensure recruitment of students is at contracted strength
• Direct the delivery of career transition services, placement of students and former enrollees, and placement follow-up actions
• Coordinate career transition efforts with placement contractors, regional/national DOL offices, military, schools, and other job placement agencies
• Track, analyze, and manage contract performance to ensure operation meets performance standards and hold staff accountable for not meeting arrival and/or placement goals
• Support, promote, and enforce the Job Corps’ Zero Tolerance Policy
• Promote the development of Career Success Standards by modeling appropriate behaviors, mentoring students where necessary, and monitoring both positive and negative behaviors through interventions
• Maintain accountability of staff, students, and property; adhere to safety practices

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human services, psychology, counseling, education, social science, business, communications, or closely related field, and two years related supervisory experience; or associate’s degree in the same fields and four years related supervisory experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and computer proficiency
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record