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Position Summary The Senior Manager of Education and Training will provide strategic leadership, oversight, and innovation for all education, career readiness, workforce development and skills training initiatives at Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach Services (OLMCOS). This position is responsible for developing, managing and evaluating programs that empower youth and adults to achieve educational success, career advancement, financial stability and long-term self-sufficiency. The Senior Manager leads the education team and volunteers, cultivates partnership with employers, educational institutions, workforce and other relevant stakeholders. This position serves as a key member of the leadership team and contributes to organizational strategy, program growth and community impact.

Job Duties:

Program Leadership and Strategic management Provide strategic leadership and direction for all youth and adult education programs, including Financial Literacy, ESOL, Digital Literacy, life skills, and workforce readiness training. Develop and implement annual program goals, objectives, performance metrics and outcomes that align with OLM's strategic plan. Evaluate program effectiveness and implement continuous improvement strategies to maximize our neighbors' success and community impact. Ensure compliance with grant requirements, funding expectations, accreditation standards and organizational policies. Collaborate with ED and leadership team to identify growth opportunities and emerging community educational and training needs. Education Program Management Oversee the planning, implementation, scheduling, and evaluation of all education and training programs. Manage curriculum development, instructional quality, assessments, enrollment process, and student outcomes. Design and facilitate volunteer and staff orientations, training, and professional development opportunities. Monitor student progress and utilize data from scorecard to improve program performance and educational outcomes. Develop innovative educational pathways that support lifelong learning and economic mobility. Workforce Development and Training Lead the design and implementation of comprehensive digital learning and training programming Work with workforce agencies to develop pathways that connect education programs to employment opportunities and economic mobility. Oversee trades program to include screening candidates with donors and providing quarterly reporting. Establish and manage career coaching and mentorship opportunities for students. Track employment outcomes, job placements, wage growth, certifications and promotions earned and workforce retention metrics. Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with Goodwill and SCWORKS Identify and expand skills training opportunities that lead to industry recognized credentials and sustainable employment. Represent OLMCOS at community meetings, workforce collaborations, and educational partnerships. Role-Specific Competencies The ability to be compassionate, with dignity and integrity with diverse populations. Deliver results and achieve high standards in a changing, sometimes ambiguous environment. Show proactive ownership and creative problem solving with programs, processes and resources. Establish reliability and trust with all stakeholders. Bachelor's Degree required in education, ESOL or in related fields. TESOL certified or similar is a plus. Five plus years' experience in management and administration of education-based programming. Bilingual (Spanish) Qualifications Excellent classroom management skills. Experience in leading and developing a team, programs, projects and curriculum. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work well with diverse individuals and communities. Demonstrated ability to work across divisions and departments in order to achieve outcomes. Exceptional oral and written communication skills with diverse audiences, such as businesses, parents, volunteers, students, community leaders, government officials, and civic organizations. Data management and ability to make informed decisions using data. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite. Strong project management skills managing complex, multifaceted projects resulting in measurable successes and program growth A strategic mindset with focus on the future, innovation, creative problem solving and strong ability to multitask gracefully.

FLSA Status :

Exempt, full time employee

Physical Demands/Work Environment :

Work is performed in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful, professional office environment with moderate noise levels. Position requires team members to effectively use a computer at a workstation for long periods of time and to accommodate potentially frequent interruptions. Must be able to lift 15 - 25 pounds.

Schedule:

Core business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with an hour lunch break. ESOL are 6:30pm-8:30pm (Tuesday & Thursday) as needed. Additional hours may be needed during organizational events, which may require an adjusted work schedule.

Pay:

$65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person