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Program Director
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Grant Associates
Base pay range $85,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr
Workforce Program Director
Who We Are
Our employees consistently rate Grant Associates as a great place to work and often recommend open positions to friends. We are a culturally diverse company with competitive benefits, frequent opportunities for growth, training, and fun activities!
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 grow both personally and professionally by joining our Fit Forward, Culture, Innovation, and Green teams.
General Description:
Grant Associates is seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to fill the pivotal role of Program Director. The successful candidate will lead strategic initiatives, manage day-to-day operations, and cultivate a positive environment within the center. This position requires strong competencies in critical thinking, accountability, team building, emotional intelligence, developing/coaching, planning/organizing, and resilience. If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for driving impactful programs and possess strong planning and organizational skills, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on workforce development initiatives. Join us in shaping the future of our programs and contributing to the success of our organization.
What You’ll Do:
Oversee program implementation with a focus on achieving measurable outcomes and demonstrating accountability to various stakeholders.
Lead and build a diverse team dedicated to providing high-quality service delivery.
Foster collaboration and teamwork between Career Services and Business Services teams for optimal performance.
Develop and implement strategic plans aligned with organizational objectives and new opportunities.
Efficiently allocate resources, manage budgets, and ensure smooth program execution through effective planning.
Demonstrate emotional intelligence in interactions with job seekers, staff, and various partners.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders to build relationships and promote workforce development initiatives.
Communicate a thorough knowledge of workforce development through marketing, business partnerships, research, and promotion.
Analyze complex situations to make well-informed decisions that drive program effectiveness.
Evaluate programs, implement data-driven improvements, and focus on enhancing customer service and operational efficiency.
Identify opportunities for staff development and provide coaching to enhance performance.
Support continuous learning within the team to foster innovation and build a culture of growth.
Serve as an escalation point for customer complaints and ensure policy compliance for audit purposes.
Navigate challenges with resilience, maintaining focus on achieving long‑term goals.
Lead by example in overcoming setbacks and fostering a positive work environment that encourages perseverance.
What We Look For:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, operations, social services, communications, or related field required; Master’s preferred. Equivalent experience and relevant skills will be considered.
Relevant work experience and at least two years of experience supervising five+ direct reports.
Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to thrive in environments with multiple stakeholders, frequent change, and diverse objectives.
Experience managing large‑scale projects and driving change initiatives, including efforts requiring process mapping, design and rollout of new operating procedures.
Bi‑lingual in Spanish and English preferred.
Excellent strategic thinking, operations, quantitative, communications and interpersonal skills.
Ability to quickly adjust to changing priorities, tasks, or project requirements, and think critically to find solutions efficiently.
Salary Range: $85k-$90k
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. Grant Associates is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Personnel Management (APM) Group, a leading international provider of Human Services with offices in ten countries.
*Grant Associates in an Equal Opportunity Employer
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management
Industries Professional Services
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Program Director
role at
Grant Associates
Base pay range $85,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr
Workforce Program Director
Who We Are
Our employees consistently rate Grant Associates as a great place to work and often recommend open positions to friends. We are a culturally diverse company with competitive benefits, frequent opportunities for growth, training, and fun activities!
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 grow both personally and professionally by joining our Fit Forward, Culture, Innovation, and Green teams.
General Description:
Grant Associates is seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to fill the pivotal role of Program Director. The successful candidate will lead strategic initiatives, manage day-to-day operations, and cultivate a positive environment within the center. This position requires strong competencies in critical thinking, accountability, team building, emotional intelligence, developing/coaching, planning/organizing, and resilience. If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for driving impactful programs and possess strong planning and organizational skills, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on workforce development initiatives. Join us in shaping the future of our programs and contributing to the success of our organization.
What You’ll Do:
Oversee program implementation with a focus on achieving measurable outcomes and demonstrating accountability to various stakeholders.
Lead and build a diverse team dedicated to providing high-quality service delivery.
Foster collaboration and teamwork between Career Services and Business Services teams for optimal performance.
Develop and implement strategic plans aligned with organizational objectives and new opportunities.
Efficiently allocate resources, manage budgets, and ensure smooth program execution through effective planning.
Demonstrate emotional intelligence in interactions with job seekers, staff, and various partners.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders to build relationships and promote workforce development initiatives.
Communicate a thorough knowledge of workforce development through marketing, business partnerships, research, and promotion.
Analyze complex situations to make well-informed decisions that drive program effectiveness.
Evaluate programs, implement data-driven improvements, and focus on enhancing customer service and operational efficiency.
Identify opportunities for staff development and provide coaching to enhance performance.
Support continuous learning within the team to foster innovation and build a culture of growth.
Serve as an escalation point for customer complaints and ensure policy compliance for audit purposes.
Navigate challenges with resilience, maintaining focus on achieving long‑term goals.
Lead by example in overcoming setbacks and fostering a positive work environment that encourages perseverance.
What We Look For:
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, operations, social services, communications, or related field required; Master’s preferred. Equivalent experience and relevant skills will be considered.
Relevant work experience and at least two years of experience supervising five+ direct reports.
Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to thrive in environments with multiple stakeholders, frequent change, and diverse objectives.
Experience managing large‑scale projects and driving change initiatives, including efforts requiring process mapping, design and rollout of new operating procedures.
Bi‑lingual in Spanish and English preferred.
Excellent strategic thinking, operations, quantitative, communications and interpersonal skills.
Ability to quickly adjust to changing priorities, tasks, or project requirements, and think critically to find solutions efficiently.
Salary Range: $85k-$90k
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. Grant Associates is a wholly owned subsidiary of Advanced Personnel Management (APM) Group, a leading international provider of Human Services with offices in ten countries.
*Grant Associates in an Equal Opportunity Employer
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Management
Industries Professional Services
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