Project Director

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.

Job Description

• Leads by example through servant leadership values
• Promotes the company mission, vision, values, and brand
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with funders, staff, partners and employers
• Sets strategy for successful operations taking into consideration funder, local area and organizational needs
• Fosters a positive, inclusive and accountable culture
• Establishes a motivational, collaborative, and innovative work environment that fosters excellent customer experience and results
• Provides leadership, financial management oversight, manages staff, and monitors performance management.
• Provide ongoing training and communication to ensure staff are always up to date on new processes and changes.
• Ensures compliance to meet or exceed expectations.
• Maintains relationships with the City of Chicago and partners.
• Responsible for meeting the goals and objectives outlined in the contract.
• Ensures all laws, rules and regulations are followed as outlined by the contract.
• Engages partner organizations to assist guests with needed services both onsite and offsite.
• Manages relationships with hotel(s), food, security and other vendors as appropriate.
• Ensures a positive guest experience.
• Performs quality assurance monitoring.
• Fosters a positive culture.
• Ensures proper practices regarding record keeping, control systems, and reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.