Career and Education Manager

Educational Data Systems, Inc.; Missouri City (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Data Systems, Inc. (EDSI) is seeking a dynamic Career and Education Manager to lead staff and deliver high-quality service within the Workforce Solutions system.

You will set expectations, supervise staff, and drive contract performance while aligning daily activities with short- and long-term goals. You will empower teams, manage operations and expenditures, foster professional development, and ensure compliance with HR policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and leadership experience.
• Experience in providing career development assistance.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Must have experience in a team-oriented environment.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate throughout every level of the Workforce Solutions system setting clear expectations and priorities for career and education staff.
• Delegate and review the status of ongoing tasks to ensure expectations are being met.
• Directly supervise and evaluate the performance of staff.
• Ensure daily activities and tasks are aligned with the annual and long-term goals of the Workforce Solutions System and assist in setting short-term goals and objectives.
• Empower employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals and delegate responsibility ensuring accountability and regular feedback.
• Plan, evaluate, and improve processes and procedures to enhance speed, quality, efficiency, and results.
• Ensure team leads understand, implement, and train staff on how to meet contract performance objectives.
• Manage the overall operations and daily activities of the office, including managing expenditures.
• Maintain professional technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and training courses and establishing personal and professional networks.
• Maintain compliance with internal Human Resources policies and procedures, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination provisions.
• Identify internal staffing needs, conduct interviews, and make hiring and termination recommendations.
• Evaluate and recommend personnel actions, including salary increases, bonuses, and improvement plans.
• Ensure staff accurately determine eligibility for and award Workforce Solutions financial aid equitably and according to priority guidelines.
• Other opportunities as available

Skills

Career development

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Salary: $75,000/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 Manager is directly responsible for the staff and service to customers. The manager sets the tone for the office and communicates with staff the expectations for quality service and expected accomplishments. Managers are the example of responsibility and accountability and work with supervisors in supporting staff in performing their duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate throughout every level of the Workforce Solutions system setting clear expectations and priorities for career and education staff
• Delegate and review the status of ongoing tasks to ensure expectations are being met
• Directly supervise and evaluate the performance of staff
• Ensure daily activities and tasks are aligned with the annual and long-term goals of the Workforce Solutions System and assist in setting short-term goals and objectives
• Empower employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals and delegate responsibility ensuring accountability and regular feedback
• Plan, evaluate, and improve processes and procedures to enhance speed, quality, efficiency, and results
• Ensure team leads understand, implement, and train staff on how to meet contract performance objectives
• Manage the overall operations and daily activities of the office, including managing expenditures
• Maintain professional technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and training courses and establishing personal and professional networks
• Maintain compliance with internal Human Resources policies and procedures, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination provisions
• Identify internal staffing needs, conduct interviews, and make hiring and termination recommendations
• Evaluate and recommend personnel actions, including salary increases, bonuses, and improvement plans
• Ensure staff accurately determine eligibility for and award Workforce Solutions financial aid equitably and according to priority guidelines
• Other opportunities as available

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and 5–10 years of relevant leadership experience
• Should have skills and experience in providing career development assistance
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Must have experience in a team-oriented environment
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required

Bring your expertise to EDSI and live our values every day

Show Up, Smile and Support! EDSI is a progressive, forward-thinking, family-owned company that is Certified Evergreen. EDSI 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

About EDSI

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.