Assistant Director, Workforce Development (In-Person)

United Activities Unlimited, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

United Activities Unlimited, Inc. in Staten Island, NY is seeking an Assistant Director of Workforce Development to lead a portfolio of programs including Train & Earn, Learn & Earn, CRED, BOOST and FutureReady.

You will supervise Program Directors, ensure contractual compliance, and drive performance across diverse funding streams. This exempt, full-time role requires strong leadership, program management, and the ability to travel to partner sites around New York City.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or 3+ years managing large-scale social service programs.
• 3+ years experience with nonprofit organizations, community groups, and performance-based government contracts.
• 5+ years experience managing staff.
• Knowledge of WIOA eligibility and documentation, DOE/DYCD contract reporting preferred, or willingness to train.
• Strong leadership, writing, analytical, interpersonal, time-management, and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and performance management to Program Directors and staff.
• Oversee operations and performance of Train & Earn, Learn & Earn, CRED, BOOST, FutureReady, and other programs.
• Set expectations for Program Directors and ensure contractual, staffing, and program goals are met.
• Monitor program performance indicators—enrollment, retention, outcomes, and deliverables.
• Develop program plans, staffing structures, workflows, and systems for tracking progress.
• Travel between UAU offices, schools, funder meetings, and other locations in NYC as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

G-Suite

Job description

United Activities Unlimited, Inc. in Staten Island, NY is seeking an Assistant Director of Workforce Development to lead a portfolio of programs including Train & Earn, Learn & Earn, CRED, BOOST and FutureReady.

You will supervise Program Directors, ensure contractual compliance, and drive performance across diverse funding streams. This exempt, full-time role requires strong leadership, program management, and the ability to travel to partner sites around New York City.