Youth Project Director - Lancaster, United States - Equus

Equus

Verified Company

Lancaster, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Company Description

We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries.

Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.

Develops and maintains strong relationships with funders, staff, partners and employers
Sets strategy for successful operations taking into consideration funder, local area and organizational needs
Fosters a positive, inclusive and accountable culture
Establishes a motivational, collaborative, and innovative work environment that fosters excellent customer experience and results
Participates in business development activities, including contract rebid and new business opportunities
Communicates project and company activities and progress to Equus leadership, funder staff and Board Financial
Responsibility for fiscal operations of the project
Forecasts spending to ensure funding availability throughout the fiscal year
Creates and delivers on Equus and funder's budget expectations
Reviews costs are in alignment with local, federal and state allowance
Manage human resource responsibilities such hiring, coaching, disciplining (when appropriate) in coordination with the corporate HR team and Employee Relations Director
Oversees hiring of team members to include consistent onboarding and training
Sets SMART goals for team members that align with contract, funder and Equus goals/objectives
Evaluates the performance and impact of the organization and staff in meeting objectives Performance and Quality
Ensure compliance to meet or exceed contractual expectations while responsibly achieving our mission and vision, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness of the operation
Ensure proper practices regarding record keeping, control systems, and proper reporting
Ensure all requisite training is delivered appropriately, providing effective training and support Operations
Ensure compliance with contractual and program requirements
Ensure a positive customer experience for all internal and external customers
Ability to interpret funder priorities and develop implementation plans
Develop and maintain effective relationships with our customers, including the funding agency and area employers
Administer policies and procedures in accordance with company, funder and program standards
Develop and maintain effective relationships with our customers, including the funding agency and area employers

- perform Quality Assurance and Quality Monitoring

Work in partnership with the Project Director and Deputy Project Director on planning and overall daytoday operations/program development/contract management/human resources/staff development/business development
Develop and maintain a communications plan and keep all lines of business communities appraised of project plans and related implications
Provide daytoday leadership, guidance, oversight and direction to the project youth team in order to maximize contracted performance.
Manage the project monitoring and evaluation system, including project indicators and outputs to develop and promote appropriate evaluation strategies for program activities
Lead, supervise, and hold accountable direct reports to meet contracted performance expectations
Ensure all staff are trained and assessed on funded programs, customer service, and LEGACY Principles
Ensure that all required reporting is submitted in a timely manner to the appropriate parties
Performs other duties as requested

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in management, organizational development project management, or business administration required
Five years of program level management level experience, related to human services in the forprofit, nonprofit, quasigovernmental and/or government sectors or directly related progressively responsible work experience or equivalent combinations thereof
Extensive knowledge with workforce development programs
Lead other projects of comparable size and complexity, or experience in a comparable role with similar required skills

Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry's best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demanddriven workforce solutions._
When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others._
At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equ