This is a Education & Training Manager position located in Crystal Springs, MS.
About Mississippi Job CORPS Center
The Mississippi Job Corps Center provides students with the opportunity to earn their High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED), and hands-on training in the following areas: Welding, Electrical, Carpentry, Building Construction Technology, Security Services, CNA, CMA and Office Administration. We also assist students with job placement upon completion of their educational and career technical training.
Job Summary
Adams and Associates is a 100% employee-owned company that is service-focused and outcome-driven. We began as a small business formed in 1990 with the sole mission of operating at-risk youth and children's programs for local, state, and federal governmental agencies. Today, we are one of the largest workforce providers involved in the federal Job Corps program! Adams and Associates employs more than 2,000 staff members across the United States. Each year we provide academic, vocational training, and placement services to approximately 9,000 young people from ages 16 to 24 primarily in a residential setting. Our academic and career technical training programs are accredited and lead to national industry-recognized credentials. Responsible for the management of the Academics and Career Technical Training functions. Provides oversight of student academic and career technical training programs. Ensures student progress, achievement and completion of the Job Cor ps program. Provides students with industry recognized training and credentials leading to full-time jobs, higher education or advanced training. Ensures strict confidentiality of sensitive information and integrity of student data.
Supervises and manages the Education & Training Department staff.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree from an accredited school required. Masters degree from an accredited school preferred. A minimum of two years experience in teaching or related field required. A valid in State teaching certificate preferred. Prefer Job Corps or related program experience.
Responsibilities: Follows all integrity guidelines and procedures and ensures no manipulation of student data. Responsible to provide students with educational and career technical training leading to academic and career technical training completions. Provides students with comprehensive and individualized case management that ensures student progress, achievement and completion of the Job Corps program. Ensures Center meets or exceeds DOL/Company performance goals. o Ensures high quality academic and career technical training programming and instruction. o Ensures that area of oversight is organized, clean, safe and conducive to student learning. Effectively motivates, empowers and requires staff to perform his/her job responsibilities. Employs sound time- management and delegation skills. Holds staff accountable for producing quality work, develops staff for career progression and disciplines staff that fail to meet goals. Fills staff vacancies in a timely manner. Interviews, recommends for hire, disciplines, recommends for termination and evaluates the performance of the employees in the Academic and Career Technical Training Department. Provides required/supplemental training for new and current employees. Motivates and manages staff to work effectively, creates a supportive work environment, recognizes staff accomplishments and proactively addresses staff performance concerns.
Develops Center-beneficial linkages within the community for education, employment, Career Technical Training and WBL. Promotes a positive image of the Center and Job Corps and establishes meaningful relationships with elected officials. Mentors, monitors and models the Career Success Standards as required by the PRH. Provides high-quality supervision and management for the student population. Takes swift and appropriate action and positively influences student behavior. Shows respect and courtesy to students and holds them accountable for their actions and behavior. Provides quality programs and services for students and ensures that quality is maintained and student needs are met. Pursues improvement and enhancement of programs and services.
Exchanges ideas and information, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner and contributes meaningfully to group efforts by offering relevant ideas and knowledge. Provides quality and timely information to DOL/Company when requested. Effectively articulates thoughts and ideas. Identifies problems, analyzes causes and evaluates appropriate solutions prior to taking or recommending actions. Follows up to ensure prompt/ appropriate action is taken and that problems are in fact corrected. Works in partnership with staff from all Departments to ensure effective supervision and services are provided to students.
Accepts direction and supervision from the Center Director. Other duties as assigned.
"Adams and Associates, Inc. abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to their protected veteran status or disability." This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
