Interim Director of Adult Career Training

This temporary, six-month position will provide leadership and continuity for Just A Start’s Adult Career Training team during a maternity leave. The Interim Director’s immediate priorities are staff supervision, consistent program delivery, progress on the team’s 2027 implementation plan, financial oversight, and coordination with colleagues across the organization. The ideal candidate will be available to join the team full-time in early November 2026 and will remain in the position until approximately the end of April 2027.

• Supervise a team of 17 full- and part- time employees, including Associate Directors, Managers, Leads, and other staff, with five direct reports. Hold weekly check-ins with direct reports and support other staff members as needed.
• Oversee the daily program schedule and operations, addressing needs or issues as they arise to ensure high-quality, consistent programming.
• Lead regular full-time team meetings and monthly all-team meetings that include part-time instructors. Support staff troubleshooting and professional development as needed.
• Check in with the Operations team (the Community Outreach and Recruitment Lead and the Data and Program Support Lead) on alternating weeks, with individual meetings one week and a team meeting the next.
• Approve PTO on an ongoing basis and biweekly hours in Paycom.

• Oversee progress on the 2027 implementation plan for the whole team and on individual year-end goals, both related and unrelated to the plan. Check progress during weekly meetings, help troubleshoot, and connect staff with organizational resources, with a focus on Q1 deliverables and needed setup for Q2.
• Support implementation of Just A Start’s 2027 workforce development strategy to increase trainee economic mobility through access to career training and support. Ensure program offerings remain aligned with trainee and industry needs, Just A Start’s mission, and its five-year strategic plan.
• Oversee operations across trainee recruitment and the program pipeline; data collection and analysis through Salesforce and other systems; academic programming and teacher support; trainee support and referrals; and alumni and career programming. Support program evaluation and revisions as needed.

• Ensure adherence to the established FY27 budget, including oversight of teacher hours, educational materials purchasing, and team requests for funds.
• In collaboration with the Senior Director of Programs and the Associate Director of Institutional Giving, ensure grant deliverables are completed and reported on, data supports program goals and contract requirements, and grant budgets align with the overall program budget. Identify and raise any concerns or opportunities.
• Ensure timely submission of monthly accounting reconciliations by team members, including submission of receipts and coding for credit card and invoiced purchases.
• Oversee existing industry, foundation, community, and employer partnerships with the relevant staff leaders. Ensure quarterly reports and grant deliverables are submitted on time.

• Partner with the Director of Learning and Evaluation and the Associate Director of Operations and Growth to support data collection, evaluation, and program revision. Ensure the team is engaged with and responsive to Learning and Evaluation needs, including data requirements related to program goals and contract deliverables.
• Partner with the development team on grant and funder requests, including narratives, data, and alumni guest speakers for events.
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