Career and Education Lead

Educational Data Systems, Inc.; Bay City (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Data Systems, Inc. seeks a dynamic Career and Education Lead to oversee WIOA program implementation, ensuring compliance, staff development, and effective service delivery to help jobseekers achieve sustainable employment.

You will provide leadership to teams and ensure excellent customer service to participants and partners. The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 3–5 years of leadership experience, strong Microsoft Office skills, and the ability to manage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and 3–5 years of leadership experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to engage with diverse professionals and maintain a positive professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program resources to ensure proper utilization.
• Establish relationships with partners and community organizations.
• Maintain accurate participant tracking information.
• Attend meetings and brief the team on discussions.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Customer service

Labor market information analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 3–5 years leadership experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description: Salary: $64,000/year

Do you have a passion for making a difference in someone’s life? Are you looking for an opportunity to use your skills, experience and empathetic nature to work for a progressive, forward-thinking and family-owned company where creativity is encouraged? Are you goal driven? Then this position is for you! We are seeking a dynamic and team-oriented individual to join our spirited team.

Scope of Position

The Career and Education Lead will oversee WIOA program implementation, ensuring compliance, staff development, and effective service delivery to support jobseekers in securing sustainable employment. This position will provide leadership and direction to team members and excellent customer service to internal and external participants.

Essential Functions

• Ensure assigned team and program resources are being utilized appropriately
• Establish professional working relationships with partners and community organizations
• Maintain accurate participant tracking information
• Attend required meetings and apprise team of discussions held at these meetings
• Address human resource and team concerns
• Provide positive vision for required changes during program operation
• Utilize positive communication techniques to resolve issues
• Communicate with team members to incorporate appropriate concepts/suggestions
• Analyze and understand labor market information
• Report directly to Program Team Manager and communicate performance, success, and challenges during weekly check-ins
• Manage relationships with community partners and services providers
• Ensure team member compliance with contract goals and WIOA regulations and guidelines
• Conduct performance reviews and appraisals for team members and provide feedback and guidance
• Monitor team performance and report outcomes
• Other opportunities as available

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and 3–5 years of relevant leadership experience
• Skills and experience in providing career and workforce development assistance
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Must have notable experience in a team-oriented environment
• Able to converse with a wide range of professionals and demonstrate a positive professional attitude
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required

Bring your expertise to EDS I and live our values every day: Show Up, Smile and Support!

EDS I is a progressive, forward-thinking, family-owned company that is Certified Evergreen.

EDS I is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Our Mission Statement

We must strive to create enthusiasm in our clients, see through their eyes, understand their needs and deliver more than they expect.

Why We Do What We Do At EDSI

• We believe we can help our customers overcome their most challenging obstacles
• We believe in seeing through other people's eyes
• We believe that we can make a difference in people's lives
• We believe in meeting people where they are today and helping them to realize a better tomorrow
• We believe in living our professional lives in service to others

EDS I (Educational Data Systems, Inc.) is a national workforce development, training solutions and consulting company with a passion for helping great companies and communities train and retain great people. EDS I works with regions, employers and jobseekers to overcome their most challenging obstacles. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, the company employs more than 800 people across the country.

EDS I is a National Best and Brightest Companies To Work For award winner. For over 45 years, EDS I has worked with workforce development agencies, regional partners and employers to assess and understand workforce development needs and deliver solutions to build better workforces. The company operates more than 120 contracts providing successful business services and jobseeker placement and retention services across the country. EDS I also provides world class training and consulting solutions to a variety of corporations, public entities and governmental agencies. Our history of success stems directly from our commitment to providing our clients with the absolute highest level of service through our diverse and talented team.