Center Director - Alternate Perspectives Inc

Alternate Perspectives, Inc.TITLE Center Director ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION API's mission is to help create a world where people respect themselves, respect others, respect their communities and strive for excellence. We provide new ways of thinking, to create new ways of doing for our employees, clients and communities and we are guided in our work by our values of Accountability, Performance, and Integrity. DESCRIPTION Alternate Perspectives, Incorporated (API) has an immediate opening for a Center Director at one of our operated Job Corps Locations. If you want to be a part of dynamic team that helps young people ages 16-24-years-old, this job is for you! You will be a part of the nation's most successful youth training and education program, Job Corps, for the past 60 years.As the Center Director, you will serve as the leader of the organization, setting the vision, mission, and values for the center. You will be responsible for leading the team in developing and implementing programs that will meet the needs of our students and center community, while creating a culture of excellence. You will have the opportunity to influence and inspire the staff and students around you while fostering an environment of collaboration and creativity. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about making a positive difference and has the skills and experience to lead our center to success. If this sounds like you, we would love to have you join our team!Some Additional Essential Functions:Plan, coordinate and direct the administrative and programmatic activities of the center.Coordinate with DOL and API to ensure efficient center functioning and contract compliance.Develop and monitor center budget, control expenditures, analyze and review financial statements, budget estimates, justifications for proposed expenditures and recommend changes to budget authorizations.Develop and implement new and revised policies and procedures and written center operating procedures affecting the center.Analyze proposals and coordinate with the corporate office on proposal preparation, negotiation and contractual modifications.Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance, and implement organizational and personnel actions as required and in compliance with corporate policy. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience Requirements:Bachelor's degree and five years experience in program management. Experience with youth. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Computer proficient. Valid driver's license. FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Full-Time SHIFT Days CITY New Orleans STATE Louisiana KEY WORDS Program manager, Director, Headmaster, Principal STARTING PAY Based on Experience BENEFITS Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance benefits. Employee Only Medical coverage no cost to employee. 401k with an Employer Match, Employee Discount Program, Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Holiday Time POSITION Center Director REQ NUMBER ADM-24-00004 EOE STATEMENT We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status PI8163baf9928b-25660-35789928