Director, Business + Worker Training Programs
Company: Oai Inc
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 25, 2021
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Job Description:
Job OpeningPosition Title: Director, Business + Worker Training
Programs(Full time, exempt)Department: Business + Worker Training
(BWT)Reports to: Executive Director, OAIOversees: Associate
Director, EHS Training Supervisor"Cover Letter with your interest
and experience along with your resume is required. To apply, submit
both documents to oaihr@oaiinc.org or directly through LinkedIn"
Chicago-based OAI is looking for an experienced and creative
non-profit leader who wants to make a positive impact on people's
lives by guiding and strategically growing OAI's nationwide
business and worker training programs. These programs support OAI's
mission of providing multiple workforce development opportunities
to underrepresented workers and job seekers who are most vulnerable
to workplace-related injuries and illnesses. If this is you, keep
on reading!Founded in 1976, OAI is a small giant of a
nonprofit.--As a premier workforce education, training, and
development organization, our mission is to offer skills training
that leads to safe, meaningful employment while helping companies
and communities to thrive. You will be joining a very diverse and
dynamic team of professionals who are enthusiastically dedicated to
our mission.OAI is a place that encourages innovative thinking and
that values diversity, flexibility and work-life balance.--Our
hard-working team is supportive and collaborative and all share a
common desire to help our fellow citizens live better, safer
lives.OAI's pay and benefits are generous, as are our paid
holidays, and we provide a 3% 401k match. OAI provides equal
employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or
genetics.The Business + Worker (BWT) Program Director is
responsible for overall direction, oversight and implementation of
workforce training programs within the Business and Worker Training
Department. The BWT Program Director performs highly advanced
planning, research, budgetary, technical and program administration
of public and private-funded programs. The work requires exemplary
writing skills; ability to establish, implement and evaluate
program goals and objectives; ability to create and manage
partnerships; direct and mentor staff; and serve as part of senior
leadership team.Key areas of responsibility:1. Programmatic and
Fiscal OversightResponsible for the overall direction of BWT
training programs funded by federal multi-year cooperative
agreements with the National Institute of Environmental Health
Science (NIEHS). Ensure grant parameters are adhered to and
programmatic goals are met or exceeded. Work with the BWT Associate
Director to monitor expenditures and ensure program metrics are
being attained within budget. Prepare and submit grant proposals
and reports including generating quantitative data reports through
OAI's Salesforce system.2. Partnership Management and
OutreachMaintain and expand relationships with strategically
developed network of partner agencies, consultants, community
groups, worker groups, professional associations and contract
instructors.3. Instruction and Curriculum OversightOversee OAI's
quality control procedures and instructional guidelines to ensure
that cadre of over 50 contract instructors nationwide deliver the
highest quality training. Working closely with the EHS Supervisor,
oversees work of OAI safety training staff and contract instructors
to ensure all OSHA and related health & safety-training curricula
are updated, appropriate for the populations being taught, and in
compliance with regulatory, grant mandates and best practices.4.
Development and Capacity BuildingKeep abreast of new and evolving
trends in EHS and workforce training. Work with Principal
Investigator and OAI partners to identify new areas of focus,
opportunities for program expansion and identification of
strategically compatible partners and new target worker and student
populations. Direct annual and ongoing strategic and operational
planning for BWT department.5. Leadership Serve as an integral
member of the senior leadership team to provide overall management
of the organization. Contribute to the development and
implementation of strategic goals and objectives. Instill a
coaching/mentoring culture to develop and promote accountability
amongst your team and across the organization. Work collaterally
with other department teams to leverage strengths and integrate
services.Required Qualifications: -- Bachelor's degree; Master's
preferred.--Public Health or Environmental focus a plus.--
Demonstrated experience in non-profit management, grant writing &
reporting and/ or worker training, or a related field with a
minimum of 5 years' experience preferred.-- Knowledge of HAZWOPER
CFR 1920 and OSHA a plus.-- Experience in adult education practices
a plus-- Exceptional interpersonal, facilitation, organizational
and communication skills required.-- Strong written/verbal skills;
assertive, energetic team player.-- Excellent supervisory skills,
budget management and powers of negotiation.-- (Post-Coronavirus
Pandemic Travel Restrictions) This position requires Chicago-area
site visits and 10-20% travel to national meetings and U.S. partner
sites outside of the greater Chicago area.--Must have access to
automotive transportation for reimbursable local job-related
travel. Valid driver's license and auto insurance required.
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