Program Director

• What You'll Do
• + Establish, monitor, and report on program objectives, key performance indicators (KPIs), and continuous improvement strategies, including metrics related to RAP HUB development, employer participation, and apprentice outcomes + Lead the planning, implementation, and oversight of Education and Manufacturing RAP HUB activities, ensuring alignment with state workforce priorities, federal grant requirements, and regional labor market needs + Conduct and coordinate strategic employer outreach in Southern Indiana, including engagement with manufacturers, school corporations, postsecondary institutions, and workforce partners to expand apprenticeship participation and program adoption + Direct, plan, and implement policies, objectives, and activities to ensure effective program operations, scalability, and long-term sustainability of apprenticeship initiatives + Interpret and explain federal and state policies, rules, regulations, and laws related to apprenticeship, education, workforce development, and grant compliance to employers, education partners, government officials, and other stakeholders + Identify programmatic risks and barriers to employer participation or program implementation and recommend or implement corrective action plans + Prepare and review reports for leadership and funders, including program performance updates, employer engagement outcomes, funding requests, and implementation documentation + Direct or coordinate financial and budget activities to support RAP HUB operations, employer incentives, technical assistance, and regional outreach efforts + Ensure all program activities comply with applicable federal and state laws, policies, and grant requirements + Develop and deliver training, technical assistance, and guidance for staff, employers, education partners, and intermediaries related to RAP development, HUB operations, and employer engagement strategies + Coordinate and execute communication plans, including stakeholder updates, outreach materials, and cross-agency messaging related to apprenticeship expansion efforts + Serve on internal and external committees, advisory groups, and boards that support workforce development, education alignment, and employer engagement initiatives + Recruit, onboard, train, and supervise staff or consultants supporting RAP HUBs and employer outreach efforts, ensuring clarity of roles, expectations, and professional development opportunities + Set expectations, measure performance, provide ongoing feedback, and evaluate employee outcomes to ensure quality standards, deadlines, and procedures are met •What You'll Need•

Required:

Preferred:

• Physical Demands
• + Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards + Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc. + Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor \#DNP
• Reasonable accommodation statement
• If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to application.