Wake County ยท 1 week ago
Workforce Development Manager (One Stop System Director)
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$68K/yr - $91K/yr
4+ years expWake County is focused on economic development through workforce excellence, and they are seeking a Workforce Development Manager. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for workforce development programs, ensuring effective service delivery and compliance with grant and regulatory requirements.
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Responsibilities
Provide daily operational leadership for assigned workforce development grants and programs
Monitor program performance, service delivery, and outcomes to ensure compliance with funding requirements
Analyze performance data and key indicators to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support coordinated service delivery
Oversee staff activities, provide guidance and coaching, and support performance management efforts
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local workforce regulations and policies
Support budget oversight, resource allocation, and financial performance for assigned programs
Identify operational gaps and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and service quality
Ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery across the Career Center System
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economic Development or related field
Four years of experience in workforce development, community development, business development or related field
Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume
Excellent leadership and performance management skills
Excellent organization, administrative, and time management skills with the ability to prioritize duties
Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing quality work in a timely manner
Strong collaboration, time management, and organization skills
Excellent interpersonal and soft skills
Good oral and written communication skills
Ability to manage and lead special projects
Demonstrates excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through skills
Ability to identify complex problems, review related information, develop and evaluate options, and implement solutions
Preferred
Strong team leadership or supervisory experience
Federal grant oversight and management experience (ideally Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA))
Process development leadership
Demonstrated experience with multi-county oversight responsibilities
Benefits
Free access to the Employee Health Center
A wide range of training and development opportunities
A stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life
Flexible work schedules
A competitive salary and benefits package
Company
Wake County
Wake County is a government administration that provides tax collection, library, permitting, law enforcement, health and human services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Angela Crawford, IPMA-SCP, CCWS
Chief Human Resources Officer
Dara Demi
Chief Communications Officer
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