Program Manager

LifeSkills Connection, Inc. | Build, Inspire, Grow

Program Manager — Outreach & Admissions / Career Transition Services (OA/CTS)

Remote role: lead a team providing outreach and career transition services for Job Corps centers operated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

LifeSkills Connection, Inc. is hiring a Program Manager to run day-to-day operations for our OA/CTS contract. Your team supports the contract that enrolls students into Job Corps and then places them into jobs after they graduate. You'll lead and support your team, work directly with the Forest Service Contracting Officer, and partner with the Department of Labor and our corporate office to keep the contract performing well. You'll report to our Vice President of Operations. This is a remote role, with travel to Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Missouri, Nebraska, and Wisconsin as needed, so you'll need to live somewhere you can get to those states easily.

What You'll Do

• Oversee day-to-day operations and the quality and completion of contract work, leading and supervising your team
• Serve as the main point of contact for the Forest Service Contracting Officer, with regular communication (at least monthly) on status, risks, and deliverables
• Stay connected with the Department of Labor, your staff, and our corporate office
• Keep the contract in compliance with its requirements and Job Corps PRH standards, including audits and reviews
• Set weekly, monthly, and yearly goals with corporate, and track key indicators like customer satisfaction, turnaround times, audit results, and employee engagement
• Coach and evaluate your staff, support their training, and handle personnel actions with corporate HR guidance
• Monitor staff and project productivity weekly and monthly, take corrective action when needed, and report progress and problems to your supervisor weekly

What You'll Bring

• 10 years of Job Corps supervisory experience, with strong administrative and organizational skills
• Bachelor's degree, with experience in Job Corps, social work, or a related area
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, written and verbal
• Proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel
• Comfort handling confidential personnel and compliance records
• Ability to motivate a team and also work independently
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• A home base where you can easily travel to Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Missouri, Nebraska, and Wisconsin

Why LifeSkills Connection

Our mission is to create change and add value to individuals and organizations by building relationships and inspiring human growth and development.

In this role you'll lead a team doing work that changes the lives of the young people Job Corps serves, with the flexibility of working remotely, direct access to the leaders who manage the contract, and the support of a corporate team behind you.

Benefits Include

• Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
• Full Health & Medical benefits (Dental, Health, Vision)
• 401k Retirement Plan, HSA, FSA
• Paid Holidays, PTO + More

LifeSkills Connection Inc. is committed to granting equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources, 833-311-1661 and [email protected] for assistance.