Executive Director-Workforce Equity Initiatives (Grant Funded)

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - WORKFORCE EQUITY INITIATIVE (GRANT FUNDED)

OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE 

Olive-Harvey College is looking for a Executive Director to lead the successful development, implementation and operation of the Workforce Equity grant at Olive-Harvey College.  The Executive Director - Workforce Equity Initiative is responsible for overseeing all components of this grant, including but not limited to the case management, procurement, outcome reporting, contract management and day-to-day management of the program.  

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Launches, operates and continuously manages the grant activities and deliverables at Olive-Harvey College to ensure outcomes are met in grant. 

• Creates and implements effective performance metrics to measure the success of programs. 

• Leads the implementation and ongoing collection of data to manage performance, understand the needs of the workforce and inform future program design. 

• Develops targeted outreach, marketing and recruitment plans to attract participants for the grant. 

• Plans and anticipates outreach to recruit applicants. 

• Manages and supports college staff to deliver on the program's vision. 

• Coordinates efforts across different areas of the college, inside and outside of direct reporting lines, to deliver a unified and comprehensive program. 

• Oversees operations including participant recruitment, budgeting, service delivery and curriculum delivery. 

• Ensures the high quality service delivery and tight integration of the academic, wrap around services and mentoring components.  

• Leads the continuous development and improvement of innovative and practical solutions to address the needs of improving workforce equity in at-risk communities in the realm of trainings, services, technical assistance and job placement. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Master’s degree in Public Administration, Education, or a related field from an accredited college or university.  

• Seven to ten years of senior management experience with a track record of progressive responsibility, preferably in the private sector or a community organization. 

• Experience in project management, implementation, performance metrics, and operations.

• Demonstrated experience and strong background in building teams and working across departments to deliver on outcomes.  

• Demonstrated excellent supervisory, administrative, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills. 

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 

WE OFFER: Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.

Salary: $104,775-$106,090 annual

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire. 

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. 

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