Achievers Network · 2 months ago
Project Director: Workshop Training and Business Development
Dayton, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expAchievers Network is seeking a Project Director for the Workshop Training and Business Development Center, responsible for overseeing the operational aspects of the project. The role involves collaborating with employers and community organizations to provide training and development services, while also managing business development activities and ensuring compliance with regulations.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
The Director will oversee business development activities specifically marketing and selling workforce training courses and programs to regional business and industry customers
Understands, identifies, and anticipates the diverse needs of business & industry (soft-skills, workforce & technical)
Builds relationships with a wide variety of community and governmental agencies, educational institutions, employers, businesses, and other groups to identify needs and strategies comprehensively; markets programs; promotes community education and awareness related to training and employment issues
Fiscal administration of federal grant, ensure compliance with regulations, and program effectiveness
Recruits and manages a pool of non-credit adjunct training/education/consulting professionals and coordinates delivery of their services
Prepares and submits monthly, annual, and periodic reports including fiscal data, as required
Coordinates workforce development, economic development and educational events hosted in or by the Workshop Training and Business Development Center
Develops and revises the Workforce Tabloid/Catalog for Workshop Training and Business Development Center programs and courses
Researches and recommends new programs/services that have potential to increase enrollment and participation. Assists in development and implementation when necessary
Provides assistance in developing workforce development grants and the administration of resources from relevant funding streams
Provides support for Central State faculty members and other workshop instructors to secure and administer equipment maintenance contracts and coordinate the maintenance and repair of equipment
Manages the recommendations for new initiatives & additional funding requests for equipment & supplies in line with the Center’s emerging technologies and program enhancements
Represents the Center as needed at various training, civic, educational, and professional meetings
Supervises the Project Coordinator
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in business administration, human services, social work, public administration or related field and considerable experience of a progressive responsible nature in management of employment and training programs; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Five years business development and/or experience in providing training programs with considerable knowledge of the physical, economic, and social characteristics of the Service Delivery Area
Ability to work with limited supervision and to design processes and evaluate the effectiveness of program
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office especially Excel and Word, database management, and analysis
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail
Three years of supervisory experience
Prior experience in curriculum development or program coordination
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students, instructors, college officials, officials of business and industry and the public
Ability to establish and maintain effective data collection and records management systems and prepare technical reports and documents
Must possess a valid Ohio's Driver's License
Company
Achievers Network
Black Achiever is a group dedicated to connecting African American professionals. We believe you can accomplish more together than you can by yourself.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Michael Moore
President/CEO
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