Program Director For Erie21
Erie21 (Educating for our Rising Innovation Economy in the 21st Century) is Le Moyne's premier workforce development program. Funded by various public and private entities, Erie21 addresses our region's twin problems of persistently high poverty & the inability of employers to attract and retain a skilled workforce within the tech industry by generating technical training and talent development pathways for community members ranging from 5th grade through adulthood.
With a record of success in the technology and innovation sector, Erie21 is expanding and adapting to meet Central New York's growing workforce needs, which includes the incorporation of healthcare workforce development pathways, among other occupations, starting with Le Moyne's Healthcare Advancement Resource Center (HARC). HARC is a grant-funded initiative supported by the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation. The HARC's mission is to connect internationally trained medical graduates with educational and employment opportunities to meet the demand for linguistically and culturally competent healthcare providers in the US.
In addition to technology and healthcare workforce pathways, the Director will be responsible for leading the development of additional in-demand workforce programs as resources permit. The Program Director plays a pivotal role in ensuring the continued success of current Erie21 pathways in tech and innovation, and will be a key player in the addition of healthcare workforce development pathways to the program portfolio. In collaboration with College leadership, the Program Director is a key player in leading the program into the future through innovative and responsive workforce development programming.
This position is funded by external sources and is contingent on the continued receival of those funds.
Principal Duties And Essential Functions
Job duties specific to this position :
Program Management & Oversight
- Oversee all programmatic aspects of tech / innovation pathway of Erie21, ensuring all programs and initiatives are designed and delivered in accordance with the guidelines of funding agencies and College policies
- Supervise a team of program managers, including onboarding, training, development and performance assessments
- Stay abreast of in-demand technology skills and utilize this knowledge to inform program development & direction
Healthcare Workforce Development
Oversee all programmatic aspects of the HARC, ensuring all programs and initiatives are designed and delivered in accordance with the guidelines of funding agencies and College policiesSupervise the HARC Program Manager, including onboarding, training, development and performance assessmentsMaintain up-to-date knowledge of issues impacting New Americans locally and nationally & collaborate with the HARC Manager and program staff to support program participants as neededProvide HARC services to other populations as identified and and approved by the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation & supporting funding sourcesProgram Development & Sustainability
Work with program and College leadership to create strategies, facilitate planning and implement new industry / driven training opportunities as resources permitCollaborate with Senior Director to develop training opportunities for occupations that align with subject matter expertise of Le Moyne College faculty and staffCollaborate with Senior Director to identify synergies and opportunities to create efficiencies in workflow and resource management among the College's workforce / grant programsFundraising & Grants
Manage programming budgets comprised of funds from various public and private sourcesAssist Senior Director and Government & Foundation Relations team in the identification of grant funding opportunities, including the development of new program ideas, determining programs in need of additional resources, and identifying appropriate grant partnersProvide progress reports to Senior Director and stakeholders / funding partners in collaboration with the Grants & Operations Manager and other colleagues as neededCommunity & Stakeholder Engagement
Lead the team in establishing and managing mutually beneficial, strategic partnerships with key tech / innovation, healthcare and emerging industry partners and community stakeholders for the purpose of program development and sustainabilityRecruit, onboard and maintain an active Erie21 Advisory Council comprised of tech and healthcare industry professionals, along with educational and community partners; Facilitate at least three meetings annually and form adhoc committees as neededAssist program managers with the management of stakeholder relationships as neededServe as the vibrant and engaging public-facing representative of Erie21 for the purpose of public relations, marketing and community engagementStrategic Initiatives & Administrative Duties
Collaborate with Senior Director and relevant partners to steer overarching program objectives, ensuring alignment with the mission and goals of Erie21 and Le Moyne CollegeWork with various public and private partners to maintain knowledge of workforce needs in Syracuse and Central New York and adjust collaborate with colleagues to adapt program development and delivery accordinglyCoordinate marketing and communications efforts in collaboration with Erie21 team, Le Moyne's Marketing & Communications department and contracted partners as neededEnsure consistent and effective data collection, evaluation and reporting for Erie21 programsPlan and facilitate staff meetings, leadership meetings & retreat to maintain staff alignment and shared sense of purpose and directionProvide mid-year and annual outcomes reports to Senior Director & College leadershipAttend program activities, community functions and professional development opportunities as neededCollaborate with program managers to facilitate ongoing assessment and evaluation of program effectivenessOther duties as assigned by Senior Director or Chief of StaffJob expectations for all Le Moyne College employees :
Demonstrates and role-models all of Le Moyne's mission-based competencies (collaboration, communication, diversity, integrity, leadership and service) in every interaction with all community members and external parties.Strengthen digital literacy skills through education and the application of digital technologies in order to effectively engage in information gathering, utilization and data management while promoting a security culture.Supports cura personalis by treating all individuals with dignity, professionalism and kindness.Promotes cura apostolica by aligning professional goals, objectives, and performance with college's strategic goals.Demonstrates excellent work attendance, reliability and work ethic.Attends and actively participates in required meetings and training sessions.Complies and adheres to all of Le Moyne's established policies, procedures and codes of conduct at all times, including all health and safety requirements and regulations, to promote desired behavior and build awareness.Must complete all required federal, state, institution and department trainings.Engages in a planned program of professional development. Continually maintains skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry including best practice, evolving operational requirements, and industry trends.Performs a variety of related duties as assigned.Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree Business, Public Administration, Education or a certification in nonprofit management or related discipline required, Master's degree preferred.4+ years of relevant professional experience required. Workforce Development experience preferred.Knowledge of local, state and federal support services to refer students to appropriate community resources (i.e. transportation, financial assistance, childcare)Willingness to work flexible hours with occasional weekend and evening workDemonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environmentDemonstrated interpersonal, presentation and written skillsValid Driver's License (some travel is required to and from offsite locations. Mileage will be reimbursed by the College).Demonstrated effective experience and skill in working with students from diverse ethnic, socioeconomic, and educational backgroundsKnowledgeable about various learning styles and study skillsExcellent interpersonal, presentation, and written skills are required.Experience with Microsoft Office, Course Management Software (e.g. Canvas), social media platforms, and Datatel Student Management SoftwareAbility to collaborate effectively with a range of campus constituencies, including facultyWillingness to work evenings and weekends to accommodate student needs and programmingDemonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environmentStrong written and oral communication skillsTime management and organization skillsDemonstrated effective experience and skill in working with students from diverse ethnic, socioeconomic, and educational backgroundsKnowledgeable of various learning styles and study skills