Executive Director-Workforce Equity Initiatives (Grant Funded)

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - WORKFORCE EQUITY INITIATIVE (GRANT FUNDED)

OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE

Olive-Harvey College is looking for a Executive Director to lead the successful development, implementation and operation of the Workforce Equity grant at Olive-Harvey College. The Executive Director - Workforce Equity Initiative is responsible for overseeing all components of this grant, including but not limited to the case management, procurement, outcome reporting, contract management and day-to-day management of the program.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Launches, operates and continuously manages the grant activities and deliverables at Olive-Harvey College to ensure outcomes are met in grant.
• Creates and implements effective performance metrics to measure the success of programs.
• Leads the implementation and ongoing collection of data to manage performance, understand the needs of the workforce and inform future program design.
• Develops targeted outreach, marketing and recruitment plans to attract participants for the grant.
• Plans and anticipates outreach to recruit applicants.
• Manages and supports college staff to deliver on the program's vision.
• Coordinates efforts across different areas of the college, inside and outside of direct reporting lines, to deliver a unified and comprehensive program.
• Oversees operations including participant recruitment, budgeting, service delivery and curriculum delivery.
• Ensures the high quality service delivery and tight integration of the academic, wrap around services and mentoring components.
• Leads the continuous development and improvement of innovative and practical solutions to address the needs of improving workforce equity in at-risk communities in the realm of trainings, services, technical assistance and job placement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Public Administration, Education, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Seven to ten years of senior management experience with a track record of progressive responsibility, preferably in the private sector or a community organization.
• Experience in project management, implementation, performance metrics, and operations.
• Demonstrated experience and strong background in building teams and working across departments to deliver on outcomes.
• Demonstrated excellent supervisory, administrative, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

WE OFFER: Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.

Salary: $104,775-$106,090 annual

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!

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