Workforce Innovation Opportunities Act (WIOA) Manager

Workforce Innovation Opportunities Act (WIOA) Manager LLAC [901] - Lancaster, CA 93535 Apply Overview Salary Range $70,304.00 - $89,250.00 Salary Position Type Regular Full-Time Job Shift Any Category Classified Apply Description

LIFELONG LEARNING ADMINISTRATION CORPORATION

Full Time, Monday - Friday The Lifelong Learning Advantage At Lifelong Learning, our mission is to support our client schools so they can concentrate on improving educational outcomes and student success. We continue to be a strong, positive force, pioneering the way education is delivered to all students. Learn more about us at https://llac.org/ How You Will Make an Impact The Workforce Innovation Opportunities Act (WIOA) Manager will work closely with the Workforce Programs team to focus on improving enrollment and retention efforts throughout the school network. This position manages the training and implementation of the WIOA program, services, and strategies through the network. This position will collaborate with the organization's Public Relations, Community Outreach, External Affairs Departments, and school leadership to develop and implement new initiatives involving community-based organizations and community coalitions to support awareness of programs and services. This position reports to the Director, Workforce Programs or designee.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position's duties, responsibilities, and requirements. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with this classification. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Manage the launch and implementation of WIOA Training through a Learning Management System Partner with the Learning & Development team to ensure WIOA training and all related communication about the training are seamless. Partner with the Compliance team to ensure all Workforce Development Activities are accurately input into the Student Information System Work with Data+Design and Compliance team to ensure that all data entered into the Student Information System is accurately reflected in Organization Data dashboards for school leadership. Review all WIOA MOUs with school leaders and WIOA partners to ensure that all elements of the MOU are accurate, including program deliverables, pricing, terms, and any other variable information, annually Develop, execute, and maintain new WIOA MOUs throughout the network. Interpret relevant federal rules and regulations to make decisions regarding Program issues and WIOA legislative updates. Participate in Workforce Development Board meetings to ensure that we have the most up-to-date information on WIOA funding, program deliverables, accountability, and other elements that may directly affect our WIOA School programs. Meet with local teams to review current WIOA partnerships and identify areas of improvement. Create quarterly WIOA reports for LLAC and school teams to highlight WIOA programming and partnerships throughout the network. Collect and organize all relevant WIOA data and program implementation evidence • Prepare WIOA Board reports for all WIOA schools Create a repository of Virtual Workforce Development Activities that can be accessed by all schools to help ensure that all students meet the required annual workforce development activity standard. Participate in monthly meetings with WIOA partners to review current program processes and procedures to ensure smooth implementation and expedited student referral and screening. Perform administrative duties, responsibilities, and activities that may be assigned or changed from time to time.

Supervisory responsibilities:

Manage, coordinate, supervise, coach, and direct the hiring, training, or performance evaluations of team members and oversee their daily activities Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge and understanding of Federal Employment & Training programs WOIA legislation. Knowledge of alternative educational programs, including independent study Ability to work effectively and in a supportive manner within an interdisciplinary team and culturally diverse populations. Ability to use technology, including software applications, for data collection and analysis. Strong writing, oral communication, public speaking, and presentation skills Strong coordination, organizing, and planning skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in education or 2 years' equivalent work experience demonstrating applicable skills in a relevant industry or discipline. Equivalent experience is included in and not separate from total years of professional experience. 2+ years' experience working in Workforce Development Programming, Community relations, partnership development, coalition work or relevant experience. Experience in Program development and implementation Intermediate skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Ability to travel in the performance of job duties is required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Vision:

Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods, prepare, or inspect documents and operate office equipment.

Hearing:

Ability to hear average or typical conversations and receive ordinary information.

Speech:

Ability to be understood in face-to-face communication, in person or remote, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.

Mental Demands:

Ability to read, write, understand, interpret, and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Frequent multi-tasking, changing of task priorities, and repetitious exacting work. Understand how to manage stress, high workflow management, high project coordination, and high people engagement.

Upper Body Mobility:

Ability to use fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together, use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objects; twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.

Strength:

Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 25 pounds.

Environmental Requirements:

Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Work in a low to moderate noise environment with frequent deadline pressures.