Job Corps Center Corporate Executive Director Workforce Innovation

Description

The Corporate Director overseeing Workforce Programs provides national leadership, strategic oversight, and operational direction for all Workforce Centers within the organization’s portfolio. This role is accountable for program compliance, student outcomes, financial performance, workforce partnerships, staff leadership, and alignment with U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) , and other agencies’ expectations. The Corporate Director serves as the primary liaison between corporate leadership, Center Directors, workforce stakeholders, federal leaders, and strategic partners, ensuring Workforce Programs operate at peak performance while advancing innovation, workforce alignment, and mission impact. This Corporate Director is a strategic partner in the growth and the development of the company. This role focuses on strategic leadership and oversight, program performance and compliance, operational and financial management, leadership and staff development, workforce partnerships and employer engagement, stakeholders and government relations, and data reporting and performance management. 

Job Description

• Provide national leadership and oversight of workforce programs which includes Job Corps Center operations to ensure compliance, performance excellence, safety, and alignment with U.S. Department of Labor, and other agencies’ requirements.
• Drive student outcome performance, including enrollment, retention, behavior, credential attainment, work-based learning, and graduate placement.
• Oversee operational, financial, and risk management functions across centers, ensuring responsible stewardship of federal funds.
• Lead, coach, and hold Center Directors and corporate support staff accountable for results, standards, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary corporate liaison to DOL, workforce partners, employers, and key stakeholders to advance strategic partnerships and mission impact. 
•  Lead special initiatives, pilot programs, and corrective action plans to address performance gaps or advance innovation. 
• Support contract re-bids, expansions, and new Center start-ups and transitions, including proposal development and transition planning.
•  Prepare for and respond to audits, assessments, investigations, congressional inquiries, and high-visibility issues in coordination with Legal and Compliance.
• Represent the organization at national conferences, DOL briefings, Capitol Hill visits, partnership meetings, and external stakeholder forums.
•  Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, HR, IT, Facilities, Safety, and Communications to ensure integrated center support. 
• Provide executive briefings, reports, technical guides, procedures, and recommendations to senior leadership and governing boards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support organizational priorities and mission success.
• Plan and execute training and other deliverables per the Policy and Requirement Handbook (PRH), Change Notice, and Information Notice training to support compliance.
• Conducts sites visits to ensure compliance and as needed provides technical assistance to Center operations to ensure the continued smooth operation of programs.
• Collaborates with the corporate team to support business development and growth for the company and the foundation.
• Promotes and evaluates personnel behaviors that do not align with the Bizzell’s Core Values or the Code of Conduct policy.
• Develops annual and targeted training conferences and initiatives to support staff development and improved outcomes. 

Key Competencies 

• Communicates clearly, confidently, and consistently with federal stakeholders, corporate leadership, and center management to ensure alignment and trust.
• Translates complex regulatory, financial, and performance data into clear, actionable guidance for diverse audiences.
• Delivers timely, professional written communications, including executive briefings, corrective actions, and official responses.
• Actively listens, synthesizes input, and addresses concerns while maintaining organizational standards and accountability.
• Represents the organization with executive presence in high-stakes discussions, negotiations, and public forums. 
• Prioritizes competing national initiatives, compliance requirements, and performance goals to meet deadlines and contractual obligations. 
• Establishes clear work plans, timelines, and accountability structures across multiple workforce programs which includes Job Corps Centers.
• Maintains organized systems for tracking performance metrics, risks, corrective actions, and deliverables.
• Effectively manages time and resources to balance strategic planning with urgent operational needs.
• Anticipates workload demands and proactively adjusts plans to ensure continuity, efficiency, and results. 
• Demonstrates integrity, ethical decision-making, and adherence to corporate values and federal regulations in all actions. 
• Maintains a high level of executive presence, credibility, and composure in high-pressure or sensitive situations. 
• Models accountability, reliability, and consistency in leadership, communication, and performance expectations.
• Treats all stakeholders, including students, staff, partners, and government officials with respect, fairness, and cultural awareness.
• Upholds confidentiality, discretion, and professional standards in handling sensitive information and organizational matters. 
• Provides strategic vision and direction to workforce leaders, Center Directors and regional leadership, aligning operations with organizational goals and federal requirements.
• Builds and sustains high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, performance management, and professional development.
• Drives accountability by setting clear expectations, monitoring outcomes, and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Fosters a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making across multiple centers.
• Leads change initiatives, operational improvements, and workforce partnerships to enhance student success and organizational impact. 

Work Environment 

• The role is primarily based in a corporate office setting with a standard business schedule, though flexibility is often required to accommodate workforce program and Center operations and federal reporting deadlines.
• The environment is fast-paced, high-stakes, and results-driven, requiring the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Frequent interaction with senior leadership, federal stakeholders, Center Directors, and external partners is expected, requiring professionalism, diplomacy, and clear communication.
• The position involves extensive use of technology, including email, virtual meeting platforms, learning platforms, performance dashboards, and reporting systems.
• Travel to Job Corps Centers, regional offices, and partner locations is required (approximately 30–40%), exposing the director to a variety of on-site operational environments. 
• The culture emphasizes collaboration, accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on student outcomes, workforce alignment, and organizational mission. 

Requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-7 years of progressive leadership, organizational management, high level communication skills, and experience   in workforce development, which includes Job Corps, education, and other federally funded programs
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple centers, sites, or large-scale programs with measurable results.
•  Strong knowledge of workforce development initiatives which includes Job Corps policies, DOL regulations, compliance requirements, and performance metrics.
•  Demonstrated experience managing   multiple centers, sites, or large-scale programs with measurable results.
•  Strong knowledge of workforce development initiatives which includes Job Corps policies, DOL regulations, compliance requirements, and performance metrics
•  Strong knowledge of workforce  development initiatives which includes Job Corps policies, DOL regulations, compliance requirements, and performance metrics.
•  Proficiency in software programs and platforms to effective develop and share data, information, and high quality training.

Required Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of workforce development initiatives which includes Job Corps policies, DOL regulations, compliance requirements, and performance metrics.
• Proven success improving program performance, student outcomes, and operational efficiency.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets and resources effectively.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Center Director, Regional Director, or Corporate Job Corps executive.
• Experience leading turnaround or underperforming programs.
• Established relationships with employers, workforce boards, and industry partners.
• Experience with program expansions, bids, or federal re-competitions.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive decision-making and continuous improvement. 

Education 

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Education, Workforce Development, Business, or a related field. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations 

 Professional licenses will be reviewed accordingly. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the  essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk; to reach with hands, arms, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to sit; to use hands and fingers to handle, or feel; to taste and to smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision capabilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. 

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required. 

The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that the job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. It is also understood that the company reserves the right to change work schedules as required, including overtime.