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Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas is seeking an experienced professional to oversee the operations of the organization, which addresses the workforce needs of employers and job seekers.  The position of Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors with direct responsibility for the Board's consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives, planning and management of resources, and successful operation of contracted workforce services. The Executive Director must partner with business and community groups to prepare the existing and future workforce for in-demand jobs through practical skills development programs and ensure the Board addresses barriers faced by economically disadvantaged individuals and other people with barriers to preferred employment opportunities.  The Executive Director is responsible for ensuring compliance with the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Uniform Guidance, and the State of Texas Grant Management Standards in the financial management of a budget exceeding $30 million, to include all contract management and administration.

• Bachelor’s Degree required.  Progressively responsible experience in areas related to workforce development, economic development, and/or executive leadership.  Non-profit experience a plus.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in seeking out and/or developing income-generating opportunities, including, but not limited to, grant opportunities, grant writing and grant management.
• Skill in building effective working relationships with board members, executive leaders, elected officials, community organizations, the public and other stakeholders.

Compensation range: $125,000 - $150,000

To view the full job description, click here. Submission of a current resume and cover letter are required. Position is open until filled.

Submit all applications to: mhartsook@detwork.org

Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Phone calls are not accepted.

 

DETLWDB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Job Summary: With minimal supervision, provide career guidance, career preparation, and workforce information regarding local in-demand industry sectors and occupations; opportunities and training in middle skill jobs, pre-apprenticeship and Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs); internships; technical and/or community colleges and career-readiness preparation services. Expose, educate, and engage students in career development and career decision-making. This is a very responsible position with independent decision-making authority.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Work in assigned ISDs and any other partners, that have agreed to partner in the program, and other locations, to provide career information, career awareness, and career resources for students in grades 5-12, their parents/guardians, and district staff.
• Conduct an initial orientation and ongoing refresher for school staff at each participating school to explain the Career Coach’s role and the resources to be provided.

• Provide information on opportunities and training requirements in-demand industry sectors/occupations and making well-informed postsecondary decisions using Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) resources and other existing tools, including:

• Texas Reality Check;

• Texas Career Check;

• Texas Consumer Resource for Education and Workforce Statistics (Texas CREWS);

• Texas OnCourse;

• Texas Internship Challenge;

• AutoCoder;

• Texas Skills to Work; and

• Jobs Y’all;.

• Organize training workshops on using TWC resources, such as the LMCI website, for employment and education.

• Expose individuals to a variety of career pathways, including pre-apprenticeship and RA programs, technical and/or community colleges, and employment, through presentations, TWC tools, job fairs, and site visits.

• Organize job exploration and career fairs;

• Provide career support workshops for students, parents, and guardians
• Provide classroom presentations, virtually or on-site, in the assigned ISDs and any other partners that have agreed to partner in the program to provide career information, career awareness, and career resources to students in grades 5–12 and their parents/guardians and district staff.
• Serve as a primary resource to the assigned ISDs and any other partners for labor market information, including growth and high-demand occupations at the county, region, and state levels.
• Work in coordination with school counselors and administrators.

• Coordinate with local and state workforce services, employers, and educational institutions to build pathways into pre-apprenticeship and RAPs and encourage local employers to offer pre-apprenticeship and RAPs.
• Maximize availability to students through a published schedule that includes virtual and on-site office hours for each location and structured meeting times for students;
• Develop a multifaceted communication and support service model for connecting professional development services with students, including, but not limited to:
  • on-site and virtual visits;
  • strategic planning meetings;
  • mentoring; and
  • phone and text communications (if allowed by the ISD)

• Support activities such as state-wide initiatives, local job fairs and special events, and serve on planning committee for regional youth career events.
• Attend monthly and annual trainings provided by TWC staff to all Workforce Career and Education Outreach Specialists.
• Travel is required within region and limited overnight travel may be required to attend regional, state, or national conferences, workshops, meetings, or trainings.
• Maintain confidentiality of students and customers.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work independently and cooperatively
• Must have excellent organizational and customer service skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with secondary and post-secondary education and training providers, local employers and youth
• Should be knowledgeable of classroom management strategies and demonstrate ability to develop interactive classroom presentations
• Must be a skilled and effective oral and written communicator with demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations, especially youth
• Customer satisfaction as a goal for the organization
• Must be proficient in a variety of computer software applications
• Must be able to travel/transport themselves to designated sites as assigned.

Required Education, TRAINING, AND/OR LICENSES

A bachelor’s degree in human services, business, education, or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university (One year of qualifying experience may be substituted for each year (30 semester hours) of college up to a maximum of two years.)

OR

At least two years of experience in education, youth training or workforce development programs. Strongly prefer individual with experience in workforce development or Career and Technical Education (CTE), preferably in gathering and reporting outcomes, and/or ISD experience as a teacher or counselor working with at-risk middle or high school populations.

AND

A valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation (local, in-state, and out-of-state travel is required)

TO APPLY, EMAIL YOUR RESUME AND COVER LETTER TO MSOTO@DETWORK.ORG