About Shriver Job Corps Center
The Shriver Job Corps Center provides students with the opportunity to earn their High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), and hands-on training in the following areas: Advanced Computer Systems Administration, Advanced Transportation Service Worker, various Computer Sciences, Carpentry, Automotive Maintenance, Millwright Welding, Office Administration and Security & Protective Services.
Our 21-acre campus is nestled away minutes off of RTE 2, and 2A on Jackson Road in Devens MA. We service between 200 and 300 dorm students ages 16 to 24 years old at any given time with rolling admissions weekly. Our staff value the student experience and often cite the personal impact of what we do as a major factor of employment satisfaction. In addition, we have amenities that are open for staff to utilize such as a gym, basketball courts, full service cafeteria and more.
Position Summary
The Outreach & Admissions (OA) / Career Transition Services (CTS) Director identifies and develops Center-beneficial partnerships that lead to student benefit and success. Responsible for the recruitment and arrival coordination of the Job Corps students, provides transitional support and placement services leading to quality full-time jobs, higher education or advanced training.
Responsibilities
- Interviews, recommends for hire, disciplines, recommends for termination and evaluates the performance of OA and CTS staff.
- Effectively motivates, empowers and requires staff to perform their job duties, employs sound time-management and delegation skills
- Develops Center-beneficial linkages within the community for education, employment, Career Technical Training and WBL. Promotes a positive image of the Center and Job Corps and establishes meaningful relationships with elected officials.
- Provides required/supplemental training for new and current employees.
- Motivates and manages staff to work effectively, creates a supportive work environment, recognizes staff accomplishments and proactively addresses staff performance concerns.
Benefits
- MONTHLY & QUARTERLY BONUSES
- Health, Dental and Vision insurances
- HSA with employer match
- Vacation: 2 weeks annually increasing with time
- 11 paid holidays annually
- Sick Time accrued per MA law
- Staff Training and Development Days
- On-site meals at $2.50 each, include entrees and salad bar
- On-site gym
- 401k with employer match
