Workweek is Hiring a Director of Career Programs Near Austin, TX
The Company Workweek is revolutionizing how business leaders connect, learn, and operate by integrating distinct personalities, unparalleled expertise, and a vibrant community into a one-of-a-kind professional networking platform. Our Approach At Workweek, we build brands and audiences in specialized B2B sectors by providing expert content crafted by industry practitioners who actually do the job. Once credibility and a sizable audience are established through our unique content, we further support these sectors by offering exclusive professional memberships. These memberships provide category-leading value, enabling leaders to connect with peers, access a comprehensive library of educational content, and utilize tools and services that streamline daily operations. The Role Workweek is looking for a Director of Career Programs to manage career development programs. This role is responsible for launching and running career development cohort based courses for working professionals, overseeing a team of part-time contractors Since being acquired in August of 2022, Mission Collaborative programs have been successfully integrated into Workweek’s broader ecosystem, and is in need of a Director of Career Programs. The ideal candidate is excited by working on multiple projects simultaneously. We are looking for individuals who can run with projects without heavy supervision, are great communicators, and bring positivity to the work environment as Making Work Fun is part of our operating principles. About Mission CollaborativeOver two-thirds of Americans report feeling disengaged at work. Since 2017, we’ve been on a mission to change that by helping people design careers they love! We serve thousands of working professionals of all ages (20s to 60s) and backgrounds who want to find more fulfillment in their careers. Our primary offering is the 30-day online Career Design Fellowship based on Design Thinking principles. The program guides participants through our proven Career Design process to figure out what they want next from their career and how to make it happen. Learn more about us and our program at https://www.missioncollaborative.com/ Responsibilities
Ideal candidates for this role will have a proven background in program development, creator communications, internal stakeholder management, and measurement of multiple multi-faceted programs
Account Management/Administration
Program Management
Oversee a team of part-time contractors (Program Managers) who provide direct participant support during the programs
Lead Program Manager hiring process
Onboard new program managers
Facilitate weekly team meetings
Review weekly participant feedback, triage support for Program Managers
De-escalate participant concerns during the program
Collect and document improvement ideas for future Fellowships
Qualifications
Experience implementing career development programs and developing curriculum for adult learners
Strong knowledge of Google Sheets and analytics
Strong operational skills and keen attention to detail
Passion to lead a team and grow a program’s impact and revenue
Confident using data to inform decision making and achieve KPIs
Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills
Good understanding of project management
Benefits
Competitive pay (we don't pay based on location, we assign value to the role)
Equity in Workweek
Remote operations with the ability to work in the time zone of your choice (or work IRL in our Austin, TX or New York City office)
Unlimited PTO with a minimum of 3 days/quarter used
100% health insurance coverage, 75% coverage for dependents, and $150/month towards an HSA (or $150/month health stipend if insurance not used)
120 days of parental leave to use within one year of childbirth (available 12 months after your start date and only available every 365 days)
401(k) plan with 3.5% company match
$500 one-time stipend for any home office needs used after the first 90 days
5-week sabbatical after 4 years on staff
2 volunteering days per year
1x/year in-person team retreat
$100/month book stipend
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Note: At Workweek, we’re passionate about building a diverse team. We care deeply about diversity, equality, and inclusion and strive to build a culture where everyone, from any background, feels included, supported, and free to be themselves.If your experience is this close to what we’re looking for, please consider applying. Experience comes in many forms – skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We know that diversity makes for the best problem-solving and creative thinking, which is why we’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and encourage everyone to apply.