Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Milwaukee ยท 2 weeks ago
Director of Corporate Work Study Program
1818 West National Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expCristo Rey Jesuit High School Milwaukee is seeking a dynamic Director of the Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) to inspire and guide a high-performing team. In this role, you will shape a best-in-class program that empowers students from diverse backgrounds in Milwaukee, providing both real-world work experience and support for their academic and personal growth.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Leads the CWSP team and provides guidance, mentorship, and supervision for the day-to-day operations of the CWSP program. Delegates authority for decision-making appropriately while maintaining responsibility for all outcomes
Contributes to the vision and development of the CWSP strategic plan and works with all members of the internal and external team to execute on its initiatives and events
Implements continuous improvement practices to improve process effectiveness and efficiency
Hires, manages, and evaluates the performance of CWSP direct reports
In collaboration with the Vice President of CWSP, monitors CWSP financial results and operating performance and makes necessary adjustments
Utilizes Salesforce.com and other systems to manage and maintain critical information on student outcomes and the existing relationships within the client base
With the VP of CWSP, ensures that critical relationships with stakeholders are maintained and, where possible, grown
Supports the VP on all administrative and non-administrative tasks and initiatives associated with sales generation, new program development, jobs committee, and board deliverables
Oversees student worker supervision, development, training, and evaluation
Other duties as assigned
Manages student work preparation, such as job descriptions, freshman orientation, business preemployment requirements, onboarding work, student performance evaluations, and Department of Labor compliance documentation
Oversees the student placement process to ensure the best fit for work placements
Oversees student timesheet, student discipline, student retraining, student behavior management, student celebrations, Draft Day, student profiles, and CWSP calendar
In alignment with the Vice President, guides the development and execution of Career Pathways (i.e., CNA, Education, etc) to enhance student and client success in collaboration with CWSP team, school personnel, College and Alumni team, and external partners (including businesses, industry groups, colleges, and public sector)
Responsible for upholding all CWSP policies as outlined in the policy handbook for student behavior, up to and including recommendations for student dismissal
Collaborates with the Vice President to build new student workplace opportunities within the client base and to maintain relationships with key personnel within current student work partners and placements
Under the Vice President's direction, guides the client relationship management strategy as it pertains to employer partnerships, renewals, and upselling. Includes "time in territory" management, client onboarding and supervisor training, CRM management, site visit compliance, and student engagement with employer assignments
Recommends, plans, and executes programs, events, or practices to drive partner retention and engagement
Oversees legal and policy compliance, safety protocols, and management of CWSP student records
Oversees all aspects of student transportation, including van driver recruiting, hiring, training, and performance management, route planning, and student dismissal/pickup. Works with 3rd-party transportation providers as needed. Collaborates with Finance, Facilities, and school personnel on fleet management
Oversees summer work and summer bridge programming
Transports students to and from work as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business or business-related field
A minimum of 3 years of experience in a director-level position
Strong relationship management experience, both internally and externally (across all levels of an organization)
Superior written and oral communication skills
Strong interpersonal and creative problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational and administrative skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and efficiently as an individual in a fast-paced environment
Flexible and adaptable in a time-sensitive, task-based environment
Commitment to the Mission and Values of Cristo Rey Jesuit Corporate Work Study Program
Sensitive to the ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds of the student body
Must possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report
Preferred
Experience working in business or workforce development
Proficiency in Spanish is desired
Technology skills desired for use of Salesforce, Power School, Google, and Excel databases
Company
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Milwaukee
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School Milwaukee is part of a nationwide network of 38 Catholic, college preparatory high schools for low-income students.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase