Program Director, STRIVE Houston

Strive International Inc; Austin (TX); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Pre-tax Commuter Benefits Program

401k with employer match

20 days of PTO

Sick leave

Professional development reimbursement

Paid holidays

Résumé du poste

STRIVE Houston seeks a results-oriented Program Director to lead the Career Path program expansion and ensure sustainability. You will oversee a diverse team, drive performance analytics, and cultivate partnerships with workforce boards, funders, and service providers.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, 5+ years in workforce development, and proven leadership. You will report to the Executive Director and help STRIVE meet contract obligations while advancing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years in workforce development or sector-based training.
• Strong leadership and management skills; ability to motivate staff and drive results.
• Familiarity with career-focused education and workforce development programs.
• Experience in a start-up environment preferred.

Responsabilités

• Hire, supervise, and support a diverse, high-performing program team to achieve outcomes.
• Cultivate relationships with workforce boards, funders, and referral sources.
• Develop and manage STRIVE Houston’s career pathway program.
• Build partnerships with community organizations delivering supportive services.
• Research labor market data and identify training providers to meet goals.
• Develop MOUs and contracts with partners/vendors.
• Oversee program flow, systems, and reporting; ensure contractual obligations are met.

Connaissances

Leadership

Staff motivation

Project management

Communication

Start-up experience

Data analysis

5+ years experience

Formation

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

Description

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

STRIVE is a national leader in workforce development solutions, empowering individuals to discover their best future selves through innovative, evidence-based career training and holistic, lifelong support. STRIVE partners with employers, funders and community organizations to close gaps in workforce needs and help local economies thrive. Founded in East Harlem, NY, in 1984, STRIVE has grown from its roots to now offer programs in locations across the country.

For more than 40 years, STRIVE has been a catalyst for economic change and prosperity in underserved communities. Our tuition-free skills and job readiness training, one-on-one support and lifetime personal coaching prepare students for careers in high-growth industries such as healthcare, construction and logistics. With a proven pathway to possible, 80% of STRIVE students graduate, 76% attain employment and 70% retain employment long-term.

Looking to the future, STRIVE has embarked on an ambitious ten-year growth plan to increase its impact in more locations nationwide, aiming to serve up to 10,000 individuals each year by 2033.

We meet individuals where they are, providing free programs tailored to adults 18+, including those impacted by the justice system. At STRIVE, there is always a path forward.

See why STRIVE has been the pathway to possible for more than 40 years in our 1-minute mission video.

POSITION SUMMARY

We seek a results-oriented and social justice-minded leader with program, performance, and team management experience to support the expansion of our Houston office. The Program Director will provide leadership to develop and grow the Career Path program, ensure its sustainability, and support STRIVE Houston program participants in successfully developing the skills, attitudes and behaviors needed to realize self-sufficiency and upward mobility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hiring, supervising, and supporting a diverse, high-performing program team to serve students and achieve program outcomes (including career readiness and occupational skills training completion, successful job placement of participants and long-term job retention) through disciplined data analysis, coaching, and training and development.
• Continue to grow STRIVE’s presence in the workforce development community within greater Houston by cultivating relationships in partnership with Executive Director with workforce boards, funders, local social service agencies, faith-based institutions, parole and probation bureaus and other program referral sources.
• With the support of Houston’s Executive Director and STRIVE’s Team, develop and support leading the implementation of STRIVE Houston’s career pathway program.
• Developing strong partnerships with local organizations that offer supportive services for our participants including benefits access, financial literacy, housing counseling, mental health, and career advancement.
• Researching workforce and labor market data and trends and employer insight to inform the development of sectoral pathways for implementation. Identify and secure training providers to meet program goals.
• Develop Memorandums of Understanding and contracts with partners and vendors.
• Develop and maintain program flow-charts, manuals, systems, and policies and procedures.
• Innovation to meet the dynamic and changing needs of target population and staff.
• Managing invoicing, data collection and program reporting, file maintenance and other operational duties.
• Ensure that STRIVE Houston obtains enough enrolled students to fulfill contract obligations, while reaching retention and advancement milestones as developed by Executive Director.
• Responsible for reporting to program funders and other key stakeholders.
• Use Apricot, student tracking system to run necessary reports and closely monitor data.
• Additional duties as needed.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent professional and/or lived experience required.

• Five (5) years’ experience in workforce development or sector-based training
• Experience in or understanding of business development preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of youth development, programming and current issues, trends and best practices in the field
• Familiarity with career-focused education and workforce development programs
• Excellent management and leadership skills; able to motivate staff and implement strategies to meet and exceed service level expectations
• Intermediate skill level of Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment a must; and
• Must have strong and polished interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Experience in a start-up company or program preferred

Location: This position may initially be fully remote and will transition to fully in-person, Monday through Friday, at STRIVE’s Houston office once a permanent office location is established. The role will also require occasional fieldwork and travel. STRIVE considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; gender; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status.

STRIVE offers a rich benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits Program
• 401k with employer match
• 20 days of PTO (pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Sick leave
• Up to $500 annual professional development reimbursement
• Paid holidays (including week of Christmas)
• Early closing each Friday during the summer

STRIVE considers applicants for all positions without regard to: race; color; religion; gender; national origin; age; sexual orientation; marital or veteran status; the presence of a medical condition, genetic information or handicap, unrelated to performing the tasks of the job; or any other legally protected status.