The 1199SEIU Training & Employment Funds provide education and job training programs for over 40,000 unionized workers represented by 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East. Our mission is to develop high quality training, placement and labor-management initiatives. We also aim to develop the ability of union and management to problem-solve difficult issues and to create innovative healthcare solutions.
If you’re ready for the brightest career future, join us in this excellent opportunity to showcase your talents. We are currently seeking an experienced Site Manager (Education) for our Education department.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for developing essential relationships with 1199 members, employers, union, educational providers, funders, and other key stakeholders; lead the organizational priorities at the Hicksville site
Collaborate with respective departments, and accountable to the Assistant Directors in managingworkflow and deadlines for counseling and Tuition Assistance (TA) services; manage TA process and meet established deadlines, and conduct workshops, etc.
In collaboration with the respective Assistant Directors, manage Health Careers College Core Curriculum (HC4), adult education, and other cohort programs
Assess employee and employer needs and develop, implement and evaluate quality training initiatives that meet the needs of multiple stakeholders
Develop and manage operating budget and programs with multiple funding sources including grants and collective bargaining monies; handle data management
Manage and hire direct reports, make staff selections and employment decisions in accordance with Human Resources guidelines; coach, evaluate, and oversee staff development
Oversee instructors/teachers’ schedules and ensure that instructional needs at the site are met
Manage operational resources through Training & Employment Fund (TEF) and Strategic Support Division (SSD)
Secure and manage office and classroom spaces; handle scheduling and operational logistics
Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned by management
Must meet performance standards including attendance and punctuality
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Adult Education, Healthcare, Organizational Development or other relevant fields, or equivalent years of experience required; Master’s degree preferred
Minimum five (5) years experience in adult education, training programs, workforce development, or healthcare related fields; to include a minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience required
Basic skill level in Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
Working knowledge of adult and workforce education practices and principles
Experience managing healthcare education programs, adult education, workforce development and/or labor
Ability to identify and implement technologies to improve design and development of education and training programs
Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills required and able to foster good working relationships with staff, management, union, employers and other professionals
Available and flexible to work evenings and weekends; ability to drive and travel to various locations in New York preferred
Experience working with unions and/or healthcare employers preferred
We offer a competitive salary, an excellent fully employer-paid comprehensive benefits package and talented professional colleagues. For consideration and to apply, please email eric[dot]johnson[at]1199funds[dot]org
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.