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Job Title: Blueprint Program Manager
Reports To: Director of Regional Workforce and Business Development
Created: June 2023
Salary Range: Grade 20, Step 5-7, $82,631 - $85,847
Summary: The Workforce Development Division of the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland (TCCSMD) provides high quality workforce development services to strengthen the regional economy and is the bridge between understanding the talent development needs of local and regional businesses and preparing individuals to meet their full career potential. This position creates and implements strategic plans as directed by the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.
The Blueprint Program Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and working jointly with partners in providing direction, coordination, and evaluation of the delivery of career advising services to middle and high school students. This position provides supervision of program oversight, quality assurance, compliance monitoring, technical assistance, and effective continuous improvement of in-school career advising services consistent with the goals and performance standards established by governing State laws and the Southern Maryland Workforce Development Board in compliance with the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future. This is a grant funded position that may end on 06/30/26.
This is ahighly collaborative position requiring extensive knowledge and experience in workforce development, program development and management, and performance management. Responsible for direct supervision of staff and for ensuring that all contractual requirements, performance goals, and reporting are delivered accurately and in a timely fashion.
Duties
· Collaborates with partners in planning, directing, and coordinating career advising services at multiple locations in three counties.
· Develops, plans, leads, and coordinates staff development efforts, designed to ensure staff are knowledgeable in all aspects of their job.
· Supports the operations of career advisors to ensure quality service in compliance with performance requirements, budget guidelines, and stated outcomes.
· Ensures the accurate and timely reporting of budget information and performance measures, as required by TCCSMD internal reporting requirements, maintaining accurate and accessible data.
· Maintains accurate and accessible records to facilitate reporting of performance data and outcomes, as required; provides documentation and data in a timely fashion, as requested.
· Assists in developing annual budgets in accordance with requirements issued by TCCSMD’s Finance Department.
· As required, participates in programmatic and financial audits of assigned program.
· Functions as the point of contact and liaison between TCCSMD, the Southern Maryland Workforce Development Board, the College of Southern Maryland and the public-school systems in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties.
· Provides leadership in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of career advising for public school students.
· Collaborates with partners to identify demand-driven solutions to be implemented in programmatic efforts. Implements best practices of career exploration, career planning, and case management.
· Manages grant performance and budgets.
· Collaborates with partners to perform supervisory functions, including interviewing, performance monitoring, and coaching, to ensure that compliance requirements are met.
· Collaborates with partners to provide constructive feedback, coaching, and training to employees experiencing performance challenges; employs and documents corrective actions as necessary in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
· Ensures that reporting employees and the work environment present a professional image, consistent with TCCSMD policies and procedures relative to attendance, external communications, professional appearance, etc.
· Oversees the coordination and/or participation in special events in collaboration with TCCSMD internal and external partners as needed.
· Attends and represents organization in meetings, lectures, seminars, and presentations related to program development and related areas of responsibility at the local and state levels as needed
· Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Regional Workforce and Business Development.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· Ability to monitor program operations and provide recommendation for continuous improvement; critical thinking
· Strong interpersonal and active listening skills
· Knowledge of Southern Maryland community, employment and labor market trends
· Ability to communicate effectively and express ideas clearly, both orally and in writing and to produce accurate, detailed reports and presentations
- Available to travel and work weekends/evenings as needed.
- Community advocacy and a commitment to the delivery of exceptionally culturally sensitive programs must be demonstrable.
- Ability to successfully manage multiple existing projects and deadlines with attention to detail while developing new initiatives must be demonstrable.
- Knowledge of the public education system, demographics, and communities is highly recommended.
· Ability to work as a member of a team and to prioritize and organize multiple tasks
· Strong time management skills necessary
· Computer proficiency with Microsoft office applications and the Internet
· Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
· Ability to demonstrate the Southern Maryland JobSource core values in the performance of position duties. Our values include accountability, respect, integrity, responsiveness, and knowledge.
Education and Experience
- A minimum of a BA/BS degree in Human Services, Public Administration, Education, or a related field.
- Five or more years in Human Services, including a minimum of 3 years of supervisory and program development experience.
Special Requirements – Conditions of Employment
· Clean background check
· Clean driving check
· The Council is committed to providing the necessary equipment to perform this job. Employees are required to have electronic equipment provided by the Council. Employees are responsible for the equipment and replacement and will sign a form agreeing to this condition.
Starting salary based on education and experience. Excellent benefits.
Position Open Until Filled
Apply Online at: https://tccsmd.org/work-with-us/
TCCSMD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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