Director of Programs
23 days ago
Minneapolis
Job DescriptionDescription: Job Summary The Director of Programs provides leadership and operational oversight for MICC’s instructional and programmatic services, including the College Program, vocational training, and employment services. This role ensures high-quality program delivery, strong outcomes, and alignment with MICC’s mission by fostering a collaborative team culture, driving continuous improvement, and effectively managing resources. The Director of Programs plays a key role in preparing participants for greater independence by ensuring high-quality instruction, workforce readiness, meaningful employment opportunities, and strong community partnerships. Essential Functions To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Strategic Leadership and Program Oversight • Provide strategic planning, leadership, and operational management for all program areas to implement the vision set by the Executive Leadership Team, • Develop and implement program strategies, that align with MICC’s mission and enhance participant outcomes, family engagement, and program satisfaction, • Partner with the Director of Services and other leaders to ensure integrated, high-quality program delivery across all departments, • Monitor labor market trends and ensure vocational programming and curriculum align with workforce needs and MICC competencies, • Continuously evaluate program effectiveness by monitoring trends and outcomes data; implement improvements to strengthen participant success, family engagement, and community partnerships, • Recruit, hire, and onboard qualified staff; provide clear direction, coaching, and performance feedback, • Foster a collaborative, accountable, and growth-oriented team culture through supervision, training, and professional development opportunities, • Guide instructional and vocational staff in experiential, competency-based teaching and person-centered practices, • Responsible for the delivery of high-quality, competency-based curriculum, classroom management, and participant support systems, • Maintain curriculum standards required for Century College continuing education endorsement, • Oversee the Careers Certificate Program, ensuring skill-specific classes, trainings, and community-based experiences prepare participants for employment, • Build and maintain strong relationships with families, community partners, and professional networks to expand opportunities for participants, • Establish and nurture partnerships with local businesses to develop employment, internship, and volunteer opportunities, • Maintain consistent, professional communication with partner businesses to ensure positive internship and employment experiences, • Create opportunities for informational interviews, job shadowing, and tryouts to complement work-readiness coursework, • Serve on the Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning, organizational initiatives, and program growth, • Partner with Admissions, Evaluation, and Program teams to ensure smooth participant onboarding, transitions, and outcome tracking, • Ensure all program activities meet organizational policies, professional standards, and applicable regulations, • Track, analyze, and report program and employment data for leadership, evaluation, and continuous improvement purposes, • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, or related field preferred, • 10 years’ progressive experience in program management, preferably in human services, disability services, and/or education, • Strong leadership, staff development, and team-building abilities, • Excellent communication and family engagement skills, • Knowledge of autism, learning disabilities, mental health, and behavioral supports, • Strategic thinker with strong organizational and problem-solving skills, • Ability to work flexible hours and respond to crisis situations as needed MICC offers a competitive salary and an incredible benefits package, including, but not limited to: • Medical and Dental Insurance*, • Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), • Basic Life Insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, • Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance & Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance**, • 403(b) Retirement Plans*** Paid Time Off (PTO) MICC offers a generous amount of Paid Time Off (PTO): • 176 hours / 22 days (prorated upon start date) of paid vacation time, • 80 hours / 10 days (accrued at 3.33 hours per pay period) of paid sick time, • 80 hours / 10 days (holiday schedule available upon request) of paid holidays If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career, please submit your application. We appreciate all applications, but only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Minnesota Independence College and Community (MICC) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This external job description is not designed to cover or comprehensively list the required activities, duties, or responsibilities. Additionally, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time as determined by the needs of MICC. *MICC is an equal opportunity employer, a drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its participants, clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodations to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative.