Programs Director

About the role

MTC is proud to operate the Joliet Job Corps Center in Joliet, IL. Our staff provides quality services to local youth and values dedicated professionals who improve lives.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises the secretary II, scheduling clerk/TABE administrator, ACT/OTP coordinator, substitute instructors, academic manager, career technical training manager, and career support services manager.
• Coordinates and manages the academic program, career technical training, and testing in compliance with government and management directives.
• Evaluates staff performance, provides training, and recommends and implements department and personnel changes to the center director.
• Collaborates with academics, career tech, and center staff, and outside community services to facilitate student progress and performance.
• Oversees the scheduling system to ensure adequate resource allocation and balanced class loads.
• Maintains accountability of students and property; adheres to safety practices.
• Cultivates and maintains a respectful environment that supports staff and student learning and growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and three years related experience, two of which should be supervisory.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and computer proficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience with youth.

Skills

• Supervisory experience.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

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

Pay

$80,000 - 85,000 annually, based on experience.

Schedule

Full Time