Manager of Workforce Programs

EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

Job Description: Manager of Workforce Programs

Effective Leadership Academy (ELA) is a growing educational nonprofit dedicated to developing the leaders of tomorrow, today. Through partnerships with schools, businesses, and youth-serving community organizations, ELA delivers engaging, research-based programming that equips students and educators with essential 21st-century skills, including leadership, social-emotional learning, personal development, and workforce readiness.

Since its founding in 2008, ELA has grown from serving just three schools to building partnerships with more than 285 schools and community organizations, positively impacting over 65,000 students.

This is an exciting time to join ELA! As we continue to expand our reach beyond Ohio and strengthen our partnerships with schools, businesses, and communities, we are seeking passionate, driven professionals to help advance our mission and support our continued growth.

Position: Manager of Workforce Programs

The Manager of Workforce Programs plays a key leadership role in advancing ELA's workforce readiness initiatives, with primary responsibility for overseeing the implementation, management, and growth of ELA's Career Leadership Academy (CLA) programs.

This position combines program leadership, relationship management, and strategic business development to strengthen existing partnerships and identify new opportunities for growth. The Manager will cultivate meaningful relationships with local businesses, corporate partners, and community organizations to secure program sponsorships, expand CLA programming, and create opportunities that connect students with the skills, experiences, and relationships needed for future career success.

Through strategic collaboration and effective program management, the Manager of Workforce Programs will help expand ELA's impact while strengthening the pipeline of confident, capable, and workforce-ready young leaders.

EXPECTIONS:

Career Leadership Academy (CLA) & Workforce Readiness Programs (WRP) Development

• Manage Workforce Readiness Coordinator to effectively execute established number of CLA/WRP
• Collaborate with Manager of Business Development to build relationships within existing partners and local businesses by regularly attending community networking events and throughout the year to specifically secure financial commitments that support those CLA/WRP programs
• Cultivate relationships to specifically secure financial commitments that support the growth CLA/WRP to achieve set financial goals for the role
• Initialize contact to formalize contracts with school districts participating in CLA/WRP
• Manage communication and relationships with school districts participating in CLA/WRP programming
• Ensure signed contracts
• Obtain photo waivers
• Monthly email for schools, students, and their families
• Manage CLA/WRP budget and ordering of materials
• Oversee the creation of impact reports for CLA/WRP programs
• Analyze and review all data related to CLA/WRP programs

• Manage partner meetings, budget development, contracts, and assist in scheduling of newly contracted programs
• Engage with clients to ensure program satisfaction and take proactive approach to manage issues or problems
• Analyze and share program feedback and impact with key client contacts and decision makers, with the goal of securing repeated and/or expanded contracts
• Collaborate with senior leadership on the process of grant distribution for schools and organizations

Strategic Thought Planning

• Collaborate as a strategic team leader to help shape business strategies, develop plans, analyze data
• Align departmental goals to achieve key growth in organizational objectives and program operations

Facilitation and Support

• Collaborate with team to develop and optimize curriculum for CLA/WRP programs
• Responsible for delivery and facilitation of ELA programs, delivered both in-person and virtually online.
• Deliver programs employing ELA divergent learning pedagogy, serving as "guide on the side," to enable students to construct meaning from their experiences.
• Manage the classroom and participants during training by tracking attendance, addressing inappropriate behavior, and documenting performance, both strengths and development needs.
• Administer the pre/post assessments and develop program impact reports.
• Form relationships with students and build community and rapport, motivating and inspiring them, giving them confidence to make positive choices in their lives for success in school and beyond.
• Maintain positive relationships with students, teachers, school administration, and depending on the program, parents and/or community members.
• Maintain open communication to report any potential and/or current issues with Senior Leadership team
• Responsible for all administrative tasks related to program/program preparation, including preparation of program materials/program review/updating PowerPoints to adjust for time and school language

• Help facilitate leadership programming for CLA and other ELA programs
• Participate in ELA trainings, meetings, and professional development
• Work collaboratively and bring a positive mindset to teamwork
• Creatively solve problems and bring new ideas for efficiency and growth
• Collaborate with ELA staff on a variety of administrative tasks and special projects
• Other duties as assigned

REPORTS TO: Chief Operating Officer

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred
• 5 to 7 years of nonprofit and/or educational leadership or sales experience
• Proven track record of success in program management and organizational efficiencies
• Self-starter and able to work independently
• Strong interpersonal, motivational, relationship-building, and conflict-resolution skills
• Event planning experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and superior time-management skills
• Solid decision-making skills and analytical thinking
• Budget management and forecasting experience
• Working knowledge of Monday.com is a plus

• High energy and positive mental attitude
• Committed passion to making a difference in the lives of youth
• Flexibility and the ability to prioritize new tasks as they come in
• Desire to grow within an organization is preferred
• Valid driver's license and own, reliable transportation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES, and WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to be present at ELA offices, NEO schools, businesses, or organizations to physically facilitate, observe, or assist with programming when assigned
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand as well as observe details within the workplace or in programming to engage coworkers, students, clients, and perform essential functions
• Stand and interactively present/facilitate material for several hours over the duration of programming
• Ability to drive/sit for up to one hour or more while traveling to programming and/or client meetings
• Ability to lift and safely transport up to 20 lbs. of program materials from office to car to school/organization and/or move up to 20 lbs. across office for various needs.
• Must be able to be in a stationary position to operate computer, type, (for extended periods of time/50% to 75%) use copy and printing machine, and other office machinery as needed
• Ability to position self to maintain files in desk, cabinets, or facilitation materials
• For occasional virtual meetings/programming:

• Self-provide a secure, private, and stable internet connection
• Be able to work in a private, reduced-noise environment free from distractions and interruptions
• Be able effectively operate Zoom/alternative meetings
• Be able to perform ELA programming function via Zoom/alternative
• Sit/remain in a stationary position for at least 60 minutes while facilitating

• The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position as required

DISCLAIMER

• The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of this role satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship to the employer.

SALARY $60,000

WHAT MAKES ELA GREAT:

• Mileage reimbursement per current Federal guidelines
• Health, dental, vision benefits after 30 consecutive days of service
• 401k with match after 90 consecutive days of service
• Generous PTO allowance
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Hybrid work model as schedule allows
• Fun quarterly team events
• A supportive, dynamic team that drives an amazing mission!

A FBI - BCI background check is required for this role.