College & Career Readiness Program Manager – Carroll County Workforce Development

Business: Carroll County Government

Location: Westminster

FULL TIME • PERMANENT

Business Product/Service: Local Government

Business Address:
225 N Center Street
Westminster, Maryland 21157

Phone: (410) 386-2129

Contact Name: Suzanne Schreuer
Title: Office Associate
Email: sschreuer@carrollcountymd.gov
Website:

Job Description

College & Career Readiness Program Manager – Carroll County Workforce Development (CCWD)
$55,536 annually ($26.70 hourly, Grade C11), 40 hours per week
Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Apply by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.
Carroll County Workforce Development is currently searching for a self-motivated leader to provide oversite to the new College and Career Readiness initiative.
The Career Readiness Program Manager is responsible for the successful implementation and delivery of Blueprint Pillar 3 services in cooperation with Carroll County Public Schools (CCPS), Carroll Community College, and other key partners. The position includes working with CCPS students grades 6-12 including, but not limited to, career readiness programs and initiatives, business liaison services, compliance/reporting, and data analysis. The program manager will directly supervisor the Career Navigators and works closely with the CCWD assessment specialist.
An ideal candidate will have project management experience, good problem-solving skills, leadership skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, be proficient in MS Office; be able to use social media platforms to reach and connect with targeted audiences and will enjoy working cooperatively to launch this groundbreaking educational initiative.

College & Career Readiness Program Manager – Carroll County Workforce Development (CCWD)
$55,536 annually ($26.70 hourly, Grade C11), 40 hours per week
Hours are typically Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Apply by 5:00 pm on Wednesday, August 2, 2023.
Carroll County Workforce Development is currently searching for a self-motivated leader to provide oversite to the new College and Career Readiness initiative.
The Career Readiness Program Manager is responsible for the successful implementation and delivery of Blueprint Pillar 3 services in cooperation with Carroll County Public Schools (CCPS), Carroll Community College, and other key partners. The position includes working with CCPS students grades 6-12 including, but not limited to, career readiness programs and initiatives, business liaison services, compliance/reporting, and data analysis. The program manager will directly supervisor the Career Navigators and works closely with the CCWD assessment specialist.
An ideal candidate will have project management experience, good problem-solving skills, leadership skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, be proficient in MS Office; be able to use social media platforms to reach and connect with targeted audiences and will enjoy working cooperatively to launch this groundbreaking educational initiative.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Project Management, Business, Marketing/Communications, Public Administration, o related field
2. Six years of experience in program management
3. Requires criminal background check as condition of employment
4. Valid driver’s license
5. Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF) or Certified Workforce Development Professional (CWDP) certification preferred
A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications

Other Job Requirements
Driver’s License, H.S. Diploma/GED, Bachelor’s Degree

Wages per hour: $55,536.00
Number of openings: 1
Overtime: NO
Benefits: YES
✓ Low-cost, no deductible healthcare plans (including prescription and vision) ✓ Low-cost dental insurance ✓ Up to $9,000 in Tuition Assistance per fiscal year ✓ 13 paid holidays ✓ Receive 1 times your annual salary of Basic Life Insurance at no cost

Days of Work:
MONDAY 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  TUESDAY 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  WEDNESDAY 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  THURSDAY 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  FRIDAY 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Shift:

How to Apply: https://careers.carrollcountymd.gov/openings/
Willing to Train: YES
Experience Required: YES
Experience in Months:
Minimum Age: 21 & over
Closing Date: 08/02/2023