About this opportunity
Career-Team-36cf2150 lists this Project Director opportunity in ventura, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Career Team is a leading workforce development organization on a mission to transform lives. We blend cutting-edge technology with compassionate, high-touch services to drive real, measurable outcomes in the lives of job seekers across the country. At Career Team, we’re solving today’s unemployment challenges with smart software, world‑class trainers, dedicated case managers, dynamic job developers, and innovative partners. If you're passionate about making a difference and believe in the power of technology to transform lives, you’ll feel right at home here.
Career Team is looking to hire a Project Director who will be responsible for managing and supervising staff, and overseeing the administration, programs, and strategic plan. The Project Director will oversee all aspects of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title 1, Adult and Dislocated Worker, as well as other special project grants (RERP, and HUD-CDBG) including plans, implement, administer, and evaluate projects and activities necessary to ensure programmatic performance and compliance standards are met. In this role, the incumbent will practice working knowledge in Workforce Development protocols, which include a basic understanding of the field, core programs, and business plans. As a leader and member of the Corporate Management Team, the Executive Director is accountable for ensuring quality and integrity across Workforce functions. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work on‑site at the listed location.
The Project Director will play an integral role in Career Team’s mission of accelerating the human condition!
Career Team also offers a competitive package including
401k with a generous employer match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employee-sponsored HSA on any qualifying plans
Disability insurance
Employer-sponsored life insurance policy
Supplemental insurance
Your Impact on Career TEAM’s Success
Experience with digital literacy and basic skills training programs
Completion of the hard skills Credential Training Program
Ensures compliance with contract requirements, including adherence to policies and procedures, and program monitoring
Focus on expenditure rates, ensuring on‑track performance without disallowed costs, driving metrics, and performance, providing support and coaching to staff, and creating service delivery plans
Labor Market research and evaluation
Case management
Performance outcomes
Job search activities using skill, aptitude, and value assessment software
Enrollment services
Placement outcomes
Coordinate the planning and implementation of policies and procedures for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction
Partner with the local development Workforce Board to ensure local area needs are met, support growth, and build community awareness of WIOA and partner services
Serve as the primary local contact and contract liaison funding source
Lead a team of high‑functioning employees to execute the program initiatives while supporting employee growth in becoming highly trained workforce development professionals
Develop and implement strategies to incorporate a focus on performance objectives in the daily operations of organizational staff
Responsible for the planning and implementation of policies and procedures, and a quality management model for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction
Hire, train, and develop staff, ensuring an appropriate application learning process
Accurate and thorough completion of required documentation and reports
Approach each day and task with a “ZAG” mindset
Other duties and projects as needed
To Qualify for This Role, You Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, public relations, or community organization or development
Knowledgeable about the local region and relevant partners
5+ years of experience in operations or project management, and at least 3 years’ workforce/WIOA experience
5+ years of experience in business, marketing, public relations, education, and/or human and/or workforce development services
Knowledge of planning and organizing work standards, processes, and references to regularly assist management
Experience in hiring, recruiting, and retaining staff and managing employee relations matters.
Strong fiscal management of budgets, revenue management, leveraging of funds, invoice processing, and/or reconciliation
Understanding of technical support underlying issues related to quality assurance and data management, t and reporting
Knowledgeable of human‑centered approach for excellent customer service and complaint resolution and taking action to prevent future occurrences
Strong emotional intelligence and the ability to lead a team with different working styles
A demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment while remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful, and efficient maintain a high level of confidentiality
Sharp attention to detail with strong organizational, analytical, research, and critical thinking skills
Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel), PowerPoint, training platforms, and case management or customer relations software applications
Exceptional time management skills to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A Valid Driver’s License
Travel
Position may require local travel up to 30% of the time
Employment Type
Full-time, Exempt
About Career Team
Founded in 1996, Career Team, LLC is a private workforce development organization.
Named by Inc. Magazine as one of America's 500 fastest growing privately held companies
Recipient of the US Chamber of Commerce Blue Chip Enterprise Award for innovation
Featured by 60 Minutes, CNN, Money Magazine, Inc. Magazine and the British Broadcasting Network as an innovative, government funded solutions program
Invited to the White House after being cited by the National Welfare‑to‑Work Partnership and National Alliance of Business as a top 10 US training provider
As a socially conscious organization, Career Team has found a healthy balance between for‑profit innovation and community enrichment. Looking ahead, the organization will continue to close the nation’s opportunity divide with additional government‑funded workforce sites; while also building staff capacity of workforce funding sources and industry providers. See more information.
Career Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Background Check Requirements
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for the position.
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Worksite address
ventura, CA, 93006, US
Who can apply
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