Deputy Director

Educational Data Systems (EDSI); United States; On-site; USD 78,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Educational Data Systems (EDSI) is seeking a Deputy Director to assist the Program Director in managing programmatic activities, grants, and staff development. The role emphasizes performance outcomes, data management, and process improvement across initiatives.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years in public administration or related fields, with supervisory experience and up to 50% regional travel. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in public administration or human services, with leadership experience.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and travel up to 50% regionally.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Director in managing programmatic activities and grants.
• Assist with special grants, projects, and initiatives and related tasks.
• Provide regular status updates and reports to the Program Director.
• Oversee data management and ensure accurate records in required systems.
• Supervise assigned personnel and support staff development and onboarding.
• Guide leadership on HR-related items and disciplinary actions when needed.
• Improve procedures and processes to enhance service delivery quality.
• Aide in contract development and vendor/agency partnerships.
• Travel regionally to support presence and system-wide activities.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Team oriented

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Access

Job description

Job Description

Title: Deputy Director

Salary: $87,000 + benefits

Classification: Exempt

Scope of Position

Support the Program Director in the management and delivery of programmatic activities and functions with a focus on special grants and initiatives, performance outcomes, and staff development and training.

Essential Functions

• Support and advise program leaders in the development and implementation of track strategies that ensures successful attainment of performance goals and standards set forth by the contract and Workforce Board.

• Assist Program Director with special grants, projects and initiatives, and program related tasks

• Provide Program Director with regular project status updates and requested reports as needed

• Assists the Program Director, managers, and staff to ensure optimal customer flow, service delivery, and data management

• Oversee Quality Assurance processes to ensure performance goals and standards are attained, data handling and reporting requirements are met, compliance with scope of services and ISO compliance and audits completed

• Ensure data entered on the required systems is current and accurate

• Provide managerial support and guidance with new staff onboarding and ongoing staff development trainings

• Guide leadership team on HR related items

• Supervise assigned personnel; evaluate work; recommend and implement approved disciplinary and/or corrective action

• Support the advancement of procedures and process flows that ensure quality service delivery

• Aide in writing and development of contracts

• Coordinate the development and evolution of vendor and agency partnerships

• Other opportunities as available

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; and a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in public administration, human services or a related field with at least one year of management or supervisory experience in workforce development

• Position requires 50% regional travel to ensure presence and system-wide support.

• Excellent communication and problem solving skills

• Ability to gather and synthesize information from a wide variety of people and sources

• Must have notable experience in team-oriented environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with a high proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access

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