Director, Short-Term & Regional Programs

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title : Director of Programs, Short -Term & Regional Programs

Reports to : Sr. VP of Programs & Innovation

Department : Programs

Last Revised : August 2025

Salary Range : $92,000 - $102,000

Position Description :

The Director of Short-term & Regional at The Washington Center provides leadership and supervision to the Programs team who manage and facilitate a host of integral TWC short and long-term programs. The Director of Short-term & Regional Programs will leverage a deep understanding of learning, experience design, program management, and workforce readiness to refine, improve, and innovate existing programs. In addition, the Director will collaborate with a cross functional group to design and implement new short-term & regional programs. The Director will guide a team of Program Managers responsible for delivering programs and will oversee programmatic activities, events, and sessions. In addition, the Director will manage and provide regular training and development opportunities for staff and will support staff through their program implementation and management processes.

The Washington Center is a remote / hybrid organization with the majority of employees working on average one day per week in TWC’s Residential and Academic Facility, conveniently located near Union Station and public transportation in the NoMa neighborhood of Washington, DC. Given our organizational mission focus on skills, workforce development and collaboration, there are times where cross-collaboration among teams and departments will require more than one day per week in the office. The individual in this role is expected to reside in the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area and required to attend programs offered on evenings and weekends. This role will also be expected to travel outside of Washington, DC for Regional Programming.

Essential Functions listed in order of importance :

JOB FUNCTION

IMPORTANCE (%)

Program Direction and Management

• Manage the implementation and delivery of short-term program portfolio by ensuring a high-quality participant experience.
• Direct and supervise Program Managers as they design all program activities, sessions, events, learning opportunities, assignments and other program components.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams—including marketing, recruitment, finance, and other participant-facing departments—to plan, coordinate, and deliver short-term and regional programs. Ensure seamless program operations that integrate career and workforce readiness, participant support, and community building.
• Oversee and manage the delivery of Regional Programs, which includes travel for business development and program delivery. Partner with the Senior Advisor for Government Relations and Educational Partnerships & Enrollment team to strategize and plan for the expansion of regional programs.
• Ensure the incorporation of concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as other key organizational values, into program delivery, planning, and execution.

50%

Assessment and Evaluation

25%

Staff Management and Development

25%

Required Education and Experience an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered :

Preferred Education / Qualifications and Experience :

Competencies to perform the job successfully

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities which are not reflected in the competencies but are critical to the successful performance of the job. These may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with the position :

Supervisory Responsibility

This position directly supervises a team of 7-8 staff members.

The Washington Center’s Values guide our mission work in every regard–internally and externally.

Equipment Used to Perform the Job which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position :

Physical Abilities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform described essential functions of this job. These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The Washington Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.