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Job Description - Director, MassHire Dept. of Career Services (2400086N)
Overview:
The Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD) is seeking a dynamic, innovative leader to serve as the Director of the MassHire Department of Career Services (MDCS). The team is excited to build on amazing local and regional partnerships with employers, job training providers, government agencies, and more to best serve jobseekers and employers across Massachusetts.
EOLWD is responsible for the state's overall workforce development strategy, ensuring that it aligns with both federal and state priorities. As part of this effort, MDCS serves as the designated oversight agency for federal workforce programs, which are implemented by local entities across 16 regions throughout the Commonwealth. MDCS strengthens the MassHire Workforce Development System through the utilization of technology and innovative business practices to maximize resources, collaborate with other workforce development partners, and engage employers to ensure a skilled, motivated, and adaptable workforce capable of meeting the emerging labor market needs of the Commonwealth now and in the future.
The MassHire system is a comprehensive network of organizations that connects workers, employers, and job seekers with tools and training necessary to thrive in the Massachusetts economy. This system includes local workforce boards, non-profit partners, state agencies, private sector stakeholders, and federal partners under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Roles and Responsibilities:
The Director of the MassHire Department of Career Services (MDCS) will lead and manage this multifaceted system, ensuring effective coordination and connectivity across various public and private stakeholders, including collaboration with other state assets such as Commonwealth Corporation, the state's quasi-government workforce grant administrator.
Key responsibilities include overseeing the delivery of high-quality career, employment, education, and training services, and ensuring these services meet the evolving needs of job seekers and employers. The Director will:
Preferred Qualifications:
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must have at least (A) seven (7) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least four (4) years must have been in a managerial capacity.
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
Primary LocationJob: Administrative Services
AgencyAgency: Department of Workforce Development
ScheduleSchedule: Full-time
ShiftShift: Day
Job PostingJob Posting: Sep 19, 2024, 10:28:04 AM
Number of OpeningsNumber of Openings: 1
Salary: 123,783.20 - 148,500.00 Yearly
If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Dennis Johnson - 617#######
Bargaining Unit: M99-Managers (EXE)
Confidential: No
Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: Yes
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