Program Director

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Workforce Development, Human Resources, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated experience in workforce development, WIOA program management, grant-funded programs, or comparable program operations.
• Knowledge of federal and state workforce regulations, Workforce Board requirements, performance measures, and compliance standards.
• Proven experience in program leadership, staff supervision, performance management, and budget oversight.
• Experience using data, KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools to monitor performance and improve outcomes.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build collaborative teams, develop employees, and establish a culture of accountability.
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience developing employer partnerships and coordinating workforce training and employment initiatives.
• Leadership Expectations
• The successful candidate will be a results-driven, people-centered leader who demonstrates integrity, strategic thinking, adaptability, and sound judgment. The Director must balance performance expectations with employee development, promote collaboration across teams, and create an environment where people feel valued, understand their purpose, and are empowered to succeed.
• Success in this role means delivering measurable workforce outcomes, maintaining strong compliance and financial accountability, building effective partnerships, and developing a thriving team committed to continuous improvement and organizational excellence.
• We provide:
• Competitive wages for high performance
• 11 Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Tuition reimbursement
• Guided Professional Development Plans
• Summer Fridays
• Weekly Wellness Sessions
• Medical/Vision/ Dental
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer 401k Contributions
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Company Picnics Volunteer Experiences
• Access to Free Financial Counseling
• Innovation and a culture of continuous improvement are built into the fabric of our company. Staff have an opportunity to improve themselves and our company by joining our Fit Forward, Innovation and Green teams.
• About Us: Grant Associates is a national workforce development company that is passionate about raising the economic security for the people, businesses, and communities we serve. Since opening our doors in 1997, we have operated programs in cities large and small, partnering with communities to build the human side of economic development. As one of the largest workforce development organizations in North America, we have provided workforce development services to more than 50,000 companies and helped more than 1.2 million people achieve their career goals.
• APM, including Equus Workforce Solutions, Ross Innovative Employment Solutions, Dynamic Workforce Solutions, DESI, AGELIC, and Grant Associates, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
• APM is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or selection process, please contact [email protected].

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