Program Director - DMV

Bridges From School To Work•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Bridges Program Director has responsibility for the overall management of the local Bridges program and Associates, providing leadership to the team to achieve all goals, including but not limited to managing the local Bridges site, including supervising all site associates, managing external relationships, maintaining funding requirements and overseeing day-to-day operations to achieve program outcomes.

Requirements

Five years of progressive experience in a related field (e.g., business management, social services, education, human resources) with at least three years at a supervisory level
Bachelor’s degree in related field
Proven success in supervision and leadership, particularly in training, directing, and building a team of professionals
Understanding of the business community, and demonstrated success in establishing and building successful business relationships
Familiarity and ability to work effectively with the human service sector, especially in the areas of disability, school to work transition, and youth and job development
Experience in identifying and developing funding streams from various desirable sources.
High level of emotional intelligence
Ability to manage internal and external relationships
Strong verbal and written communication
Ability to supervise direct reports including recruit, train, coach, counsel, and manage performance
Ability to participate in strategic planning
High degree of organization
Proficient computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suites
Ability to monitor grant funding to ensure eligibility and reporting requirements are met
Maintains performance level under pressure or when experiencing changes or challenges in the workplace.
Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; obtains and compares information from different sources to draw conclusions, develops and evaluates alternatives and solutions, solves problems, and chooses a course of action.
Exhibits behavioral styles that convey confidence and command respect from others; makes a good first impression and represents the organization in alignment with its values.
Ability to work in field as needed.
Valid driver’s license (where applicable).
If using own transportation, will need to pass MVR and insurance requirements.
Must be fully vaccinated as defined by the CDC where allowed by local mandate.

Responsibilities

Development of an operating budget consistent with available funding
Operation of local program within budgetary guidelines
Consistent adherence to standards and processes of program model
Consistent achievement of program outcome goals relative to enrollments, placements, completions, and advancements of students
Achievement of outstanding return on investment for each funding partner
Identification, development, and management of local funding opportunities to enhance stability and growth of program.
Maintenance of processes that ensures all elements of the Bridges model (i.e., documentation, data collection, and reporting) are maintained according to established standards and requirements
Regular reporting to Foundation management of operating results for all aspects of local Bridges program.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders throughout the community
Act as the primary spokesperson for the program in the local community
Seek opportunities to build awareness of and identity for Bridges in the public consciousness.
Set high standards of performance for self and/or others; assumes responsibility for work objectives; initiates focus, and monitor the efforts of self and/or others toward the accomplishment of goals; proactively takes action and goes beyond what is required.
Gather information and resources required to set a plan of action for self and/or others; prioritizes and arrange work requirements to accomplish goals and ensure work is completed.
Support employees and business partners with diverse styles, abilities, motivations, and/or cultural perspectives; utilizes differences to drive innovation, engagement, and enhance business results; and ensures employees are given the opportunity to contribute to their full potential.
Evaluate and adapt the structure of assignments and work processes to best fit the needs and/or support the goals of an organizational unit.
Responsible for the obtainment of site outcomes and goals.
Other duties as assigned.
Recruitment and selection; Build and maintain a motivated team with a common vision of critical goals and a shared commitment to achievement;
Complete timely orientation of all new hires
Ongoing training and development
Continuously monitor, measure, and manage performance, providing coaching, counseling, and guidance as necessary
Alignment of program goals to staff accountability and performance
Build and maintain a motivated team with a common vision of critical goals and a shared commitment to achievement
Generate creative and effective responses to challenges that ensure goal attainment including assisting with placements when necessary
Create dynamic support mechanisms to ensure long-term organizational stability
Participates as a member of a team to move toward the completion of common goals while fostering cohesion and collaboration among team members.