Program Manager, Upward Mobility at SourceAmerica in Vienna, Virginia

Job Description:

The SourceAmerica story is an inspirational one. For more than 40 years, SourceAmerica is the country’s leading source of job opportunities for people with significant disabilities. Through our network of nonprofits, we supply products and services that meet the strictest quality standards, at a competitive price, and utilize a dedicated workforce of professionals with disabilities. Learn more about us at: https://www.sourceamerica.org/about

SourceAmerica is looking for a talented Program Manager, Upward Mobility to join its Workforce Development Team.

We want to add a team member who has the best opportunity for success with our organization. Here are a few experiences/skills that are ideal for our needs:

• Are you ready to join a talented team of workforce development professionals with the mission to sustain and grow employment for individuals with disabilities – to include veterans?


• Do you have experience building a program from the ground up?


• Have you managed formal relationships with multiple key stakeholders?

If you’ve had similar experiences or have those skill sets, please read the following summary of the requirements of this position. Please keep in mind this is a summary and an official job description will be provided to candidates at the time of interview.

JOB SUMMARY

The Program Manager, Upward Mobility will have primary responsibility for identifying and activating knowledge and skill acquisition opportunities for persons with disabilities, Veterans, and direct service professionals in support of SourceAmerica’s mission. The position will identify (pre) apprenticeships, certifications, micro-credentials, and other related pathways to upward mobility, along with viable internal and external funding strategies, to benefit the disability community at scale. The Program Manager will manage relationships with accrediting bodies of varying types to include the fulfillment of SourceAmerica’s responsibilities under memorandums of understanding or other like agreements. The position will also serve as a primary liaison to disability community groups and state and federal workforce development entities. The Program Manager will support management and executive briefings on their area of responsibility and provide presentations at disability community and related workforce development events. The position does not have formal management responsibility and will report to the Manager, Workforce Development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Align workforce development and business development strategies, as well as SourceAmerica’s obligations under the Cooperative Agreement to benefit a nationwide Nonprofit Agency (NPA) network and persons with disabilities


• Serve as a central liaison to disability community groups and state and federal workforce development entities


• Develop an approach to mapping out the intersection of upskilling and reskilling opportunities, associated funding, and applicable impact measures – then manage and implement a program within budget


• Establish and manage relationships with accrediting bodies


• Identify opportunities for formal agreements with accrediting bodies and coordinate with internal resources to manage formal relationships


• Develop content for Marketing and Communications activities to support program growth and success


• Develop and deliver presentations on area of responsibility at disability community and related workforce development events


• Coordinate external consulting support as necessary


• Track and report Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)


• Provide timely, accurate progress reports to the Manager, Workforce Development


• Actively participate in SourceAmerica’s Everyday Performance Management program


• Cooperate fully with meeting the requirements of the Cooperative Agreement


• Perform additional duties and participate in special projects as assigned

 REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited institution. SourceAmerica recognizes 1.5 years of experience = 1 year of college, should the candidate not meet the required education


• 5 years of relevant work experience

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Graduate degree in a relevant field of study from an accredited institution


• 7 years of relevant work experience


• Background and work experience in the areas of training, education, workforce development, or human and social services


• Experience with nonprofit, state, and/ or federal workforce systems, programs, policies, and funding


• Experience with program management


• Experience from a community rehabilitation program, state vocational rehabilitation agency, American Job Center, workforce boards or an institution offering inclusive post-secondary education for persons with disabilities


• Experience developing, implementing and evaluating skill and knowledge acquisition programs for persons with disabilities


• Applicable industry accreditations

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Presentation, customer service, organizational, written and oral communication skills


• Ability to handle complex actions and multiple priorities


• Self-starter with the confidence to build and maintain successful relationships with co-workers and nonprofit staff and leadership


• Ability to deal with uncertainty, risk, diverse points of view and apply good judgment to situations in the absence of perfect information


• Demonstrated organization and time management skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks


• Proficiency in MS Office including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.


• Capable of working independently and solving problems under time pressure.


• Willing to work flexible schedule and travel as required


• Ability to effectively collaborate with individuals and teams across a 400+ organization with a national footprint


• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain relationships


• Commitment to fulfilling SourceAmerica’s mission, vision, and values


• Exhibit SourceAmerica’s STAR behaviors


• Willingness to follow SourceAmerica’s Code of Conduct

 

**This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Benefits

SourceAmerica offers a comprehensive, flexible, and market-competitive benefits program including: paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, health insurance, and retirement benefits.

SourceAmerica is an equal employment opportunity employer. View our EEO Policy here: https://www.sourceamerica.org/sites/default/files/eeo-policy.pdf

 

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