Programs Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Programs Manager to oversee and manage the following departments and functions: Academics, Career Technical Training, Residential Living, Counseling, Recreation, Career Preparation, and Career Transition. The Programs Manager will ensure student progress, achievement, and completion of the Job Corps program, along with successful placement upon program completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and oversee the management of various departments and related student programs and activities to meet and exceed performance expectations.
• Provide students with educational and career technical training leading to  academic and career technical training completions.
• Provide students with a career transition program that prepares students for quality placements.
• Provide students with comprehensive and individualized case management that ensures student progress, achievement and completion of the Job Corps program, along with timely placements.
• Facilitate student placement in full-time jobs, higher education, apprenticeships, or advanced training.
• Provide students with quality and structured non-class hour activities including leadership, student government, independent living skills and other special programs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and secure living environment for students.
• Provide extended training opportunities to supplement students' education, training, and development.
• Ensure strict confidentiality of sensitive information and integrity of student data.
• Fill staff vacancies in accordance with company expectations.
• Train new and current staff, and effectively motivate, empower and require staff to meet performance expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school required.
• A minimum of five years of experience in education, training, residential/group living or related field required; two years of which must be supervisory experience.
• A valid in-State teaching certificate preferred. Prefer Job Corps or related program experience.

About Company and Program
Job Corps is a federal vocational training program that provides free education and vocational training to young people aged 16 to 24. The program aims to help participants complete their high school education, learn valuable job skills, and secure employment in various high-growth industries.

Adams and Associates, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned company that specializes in workforce development and training services. Founded in 1990, the company has over 30 years of experience operating federal and state workforce and residential programs.

“Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.” This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.