Deputy Director of Workforce Development & Strategy

City of Maypearl; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 154,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid Leave

Retirement plan

Work/Life Balance Programs

Professional Development

Job summary

North Central Texas Council of Governments in Arlington is seeking an Assistant Director to provide executive-level leadership for Workforce Solutions North Central Texas, serving as the second-in-command to the Executive Director. The role oversees departmental operations, personnel, performance, and strategic initiatives to align services with regional priorities.

The individual will lead 15+ professionals, manage budgets, and guide Workforce Development, Child Care Services, and Business

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and manage professional staff and supervisors.
• Strong strategic planning, operational management, and organizational leadership skills.
• Demonstrated experience managing employee performance, employee relations, and organizational change.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of workforce development, education, childcare, economic development, or related public service systems.
• Ability to analyze performance data and use information to drive decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage resources, budgets, and competing organizational priorities.
• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and implement innovative, business-driven solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the department’s primary operational leader and support the Executive Director in setting strategic priorities, performance expectations, and organizational goals.
• Oversee departmental operations through managers and supervisors, ensuring operational efficiency, quality customer service, compliance, and achievement of workforce system objectives.
• Lead personnel management across assigned divisions, including workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, employee relations, professional development, and succession planning.
• Oversee Workforce Development, Child Care Services, and Business Services programs, ensuring services are effectively managed and align with community and industry needs.
• Monitor workforce, childcare, and business service trends and policy changes to identify emerging needs and inform program and operational decisions. Regularly update WSNCT Executive Director with findings and recommendations.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and communication across teams.
• Oversee program data collection, performance reporting, and outcome measurement to evaluate program effectiveness and inform decision-making.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director on funding strategies, including identifying funding opportunities, securing grants, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop managers and supervisors, establishing clear expectations and holding leadership staff accountable for performance and results.
• Assess organizational structure, staffing, and workflows and recommend improvements to increase departmental efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead special projects, strategic initiatives, organizational assessments, and cross-functional teams as assigned by the Executive Director.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Operations management

Employee relations

Workforce development

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Budget management

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

North Central Texas Council of Governments in Arlington is seeking an Assistant Director to provide executive-level leadership for Workforce Solutions North Central Texas, serving as the second-in-command to the Executive Director. The role oversees departmental operations, personnel, performance, and strategic initiatives to align services with regional priorities.

The individual will lead 15+ professionals, manage budgets, and guide Workforce Development, Child Care Services, and Business