Program Manager, Workforce Development

SUMMARY

UnidosUS is seeking a Program Manager who can manage the various tasks, partnerships, and deliverables associated with different projects on the Workforce Development team, including grants management, ensuring compliance and completion of program deliverables, and performing data management and reporting. The Workforce Development team enables an ecosystem that supports Latinx individuals in their journey to thrive in the workforce and achieve economic prosperity through the work in the following areas: digital skills development, industry specific training, and systems change.

The Workforce Development develops innovative programs that move individuals along the spectrum of adult education through a pathway of digital skills development for job seekers and small business owners. In addition, the programs provide vocational training, soft skills development, and job placement for career advancement. Through our systems change initiatives we incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion principles to improve hiring and training practices for stakeholders. The department implements programs funded through government grants, foundation grants, and corporate grants. Between 2018-2021, the Workforce Development team has reached over 3,300 individuals.

The position reports to the Director of Adult Education and Workforce Development. The Program Manager will be expected to participate in all WFD team activities and events and support institutional goals and objectives.

The position will be based in Washington, DC.

Salary: $74,200-$82,400. (salary differentials may apply outside of the Washington DC area.)

Essential Functions

• Manage the overall implementation, operation, evaluation, and expansion of at least 2 programs under the WFD component.
• Ensure all program activities, outcomes, and deliverables. 
• Facilitate and coordinate grants-related meetings including logistics planning, agenda-setting and content delivery for both virtual and face-to-face events.
• Provide targeted technical assistance and capacity building trainings to subgrantees; cultivate and support a Community of Practice by documenting and sharing best practices. 
• Support the development and refinement of program-related curricula and toolkits.
• Provide support to subgrantees in data collection, reporting, and documenting outcomes and deliverables.
• Manage relationship between UnidosUS, subgrantees, funder and contracted third party consultants.  
• Prepare internal and external program-related reports as requested by supervisor and funders.
• Maintain an understanding of UnidosUS and its Affiliates, including relevant program initiatives, operational structure, history, and leadership. 
• Represent UnidosUS at relevant workforce development and adult education conferences, meetings and coalitions. 
• Support signature WFD team events, such as the biennial Workforce Development Summit.
• Collaborate with internal teams on new projects and initiatives.
• Share responsibility in performing preliminary research and drafting WFD materials, such as evaluations, case studies, best practices, research documents, tools, white papers, newsletters and curricula.
• Oversee the financial management of the grant funds that support programmatic efforts.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications & Requirements 

Education and Experience 

• Minimum of five to seven years of professional workforce development, or related experience in non-profit, foundation, or corporate funding positions.
• Prior management experience required
• Experience with or knowledge of public employment and federal funding for workforce development programs.
• Understanding of the needs of the Latino/low-income, limited-skills workforce. 
• Ability to summarize market data from weekly reports to more easily and quickly interpret content, reports, trends, etc.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and professional attitude in representing UnidosUS and its partners to various audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team. 
• Ability to travel up to six times a year. 
• Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of the Latino community.

Desired Qualifications

• Project Management Professional Certification preferred.
• Experience with industry specific WFD training, digital skills training and/or systems change preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.

Skills and Abilities 

• Steadfast commitment to UnidosUS mission, vision, and values: Excellence, Accountability, Respeto.
• Commitment to U.S. Latino community, Latino non-profit organizations, and the Latino market.
• Strong project management skills: ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines. 
• Ability to work across workforce sector, public sector space, (eg. (Workforce Development) human resources, and/or education.)
• Ability to summarize and interpret data.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and professional attitude in representing UnidosUS and its partners to various audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Competencies 

• Project Management--Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Technical Skills--Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Written Communication--Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork--Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Planning/Organizing--Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Problem Solving--Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

• Accurately complete detailed forms and reports.
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Perform some repetitive motion activities.
• Sit for long periods of time.
• Frequently required to stand.
• Frequently required to walk.
• Frequently required to sit.
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• Frequently/Continually required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to lift/push light weights up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include [close vision, distance vision, peripheral, depth, and ability to adjust or focus]
• Utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard.
• The noise level in the work environment usually is quiet to moderately loud.

COVID-19 Considerations: 

• All employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID - 19. 

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ABOUT US

UnidosUS, previously known as NCLR (National Council of La Raza), is the nation’s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization. Through its unique combination of expert research, advocacy, programs, and an Affiliate Network of nearly 300 community-based organizations across the United States and Puerto Rico, UnidosUS simultaneously challenges the social, economic, and political barriers that affect Latinos at the national and local levels. For more than 50 years, UnidosUS has united communities and different groups seeking common ground through collaboration, and that share a desire to make our community stronger. For more information on UnidosUS, visit www.unidosus.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Employment with UnidosUS is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screen.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, marital status, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, personal appearance, family responsibilities, political affiliation, or enrollment in a college, university, technical school, or adult education.