Project Director
Core
Manage and supervise staff while overseeing administration, programs, and strategic planning for workforce development initiatives under WIOA and special project grants.
Role type
Senior leadership project director (workforce development)
Builds
Government-funded workforce training and placement programs
Domain
Social services / Workforce development
Required skills
Strategic planning, team leadership, grant administration, compliance management, budget management, staff hiring and development, labor market research, case management, performance metrics analysis, policy implementation
Preferred skills
Bilingual (Spanish), local region knowledge, digital literacy training expertise
Technologies
Microsoft Office, case management software, customer relations software
Responsibilities
Oversee WIOA Title 1 and special project grants (RERP, HUD-CDBG); ensure programmatic performance and compliance; lead a team of workforce development professionals; manage budgets and revenue; coordinate with local Workforce Boards; develop service delivery plans; handle enrollment and placement outcomes; maintain accurate documentation and reporting.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight