Cherokee Nation · 6 days ago
Manager Career Development
Tahlequah, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expCherokee Nation is seeking a Manager for Career Development to oversee the Career Literacy Centers and staff. This role involves developing, coordinating, and evaluating various career development components and managing training for staff and program participants.
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Responsibilities
Manages Career Development programs including Alternative Education, Career Skills Education Classes (CSEC), Adult Basic Literacy, DUI Program, and Business Technology programs to provide content, training, and education that addresses current workforce needs
Develops, oversees, and reviews the design and delivery of programs and curriculums for program effectiveness, improvement, and expansion within the Career Development Program
Oversees staff including subordinate program supervisors to coordinate multi-site service delivery, the utilization of staff resources, and ensure compliance with the program's goals and objectives
Develops specialized training for staff, program participants, and other Cherokee Nation initiatives as needed
Provides oversight for the recruitment, retention, and outreach efforts of the GED/HSE program
Works with Career Services staff for recruitment, retention, and outreach efforts for the CSEC, BTC, and DUI programs
Coordinates with Career Services Administration to provide mediations for staff and/or program participants and assists with designing effective interventions
Provides input of program budgets and ensures compliance with all financial aspects of approved budgets within Career Development
Prepares, submits, and reports data as needed including enrollment, completion, and cessation rates
Coordinates special events as assigned including but not limited to GED Graduation, field trips, and youth activities
Identifies, evaluates, and secures online GED/HSE preparation platforms
Ensures staff maintain necessary licensure, certifications, and training required for specific positions
Maintains a collection of training components for service delivery, employee orientation, employee engagement, and inclusivity and diversity training
Assists with various department events and special projects as needed and as assigned
Actively participates and provides consultation on various projects and initiatives within the department as needed
Serve as a departmental representative at community events, job fairs, student resource fairs, etc., and actively provides sector representation at Cherokee Nation events, meetings, and by departmental request
Reviews and approves requests for modified program participant training needs, community GED/HSE class sites, and proposed CSEC implementation with other Cherokee Nation departments or participants
Regularly attend training, workshops, and webinars
Other duties may be assigned
Manages two (2) subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of five (5) to twenty (20) employees
Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit
Carries out supervisory responsibilities following the organization's policies and applicable laws
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from a 4-year college or university; no substitutions
At least three (3) years of experience in a related field
An individual should know Database software; Internet software; Inventory software; Spreadsheet software, and Word Processing software
Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets the requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating
The employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG's Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA's List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG's List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE)
Must meet and maintain periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care
Company
Cherokee Nation
Cherokee Nation is a tribal community in the United States.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$27.37MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Health & Human ServicesU.S. Department of TransportationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2025-06-11Grant· $1.27M
2025-01-13Grant· $10.7M
2023-10-23Grant· $0.07M
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