What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager of Workforce Initiatives position at Genesys Works?
Position: Manager of Workforce Initiatives
Locations: Houston
Employment type: Full-time | Salaried | Exempt
Reports to: Sr. Manager of Workforce Initiatives
Genesys Works is looking for a Manager of Workforce Initiatives who will play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of young adults' careers by guiding them through our A Certification program, Career Accelerator. This training is a government-recognized IT pre-apprenticeship program through collaboration with federal entity, Department of Labor and Workforce Solutions. This position will own the partnership between GW and WFS, trainee eligibility and all other program cycle communications. This management role will work cross-functionally to oversee everyday program operations and improvements to our existing database infrastructure, as well as onboard & manage trainers. Qualified individuals will have; overall knowledge of IT/CompTIAs A certification, experience maintaining government partnerships and coaching young adults.
Mission
Genesys Works is a nonprofit organization that trains and employs high school seniors and beyond to perform professional services for major corporations. Our mission is to provide pathways to career success for young adults in underserved communities through skills training, meaningful work experiences, and impactful relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Program and Recruitment
Build & teach professional skills curriculum to reflect IT-specific skillset including, professional skills training, workshops, events etc. working cross-functionally when needed
- Work one-on-one with trainees to develop trusting relationships through mentoring and coaching throughout the program & post-training
- Create & execute performance reviews throughout the program to measure and assure success in training
- Recruit, interview, and select trainees through formal application process
Workforce Solutions
- Manage relationship with Workforce Solutions identifying areas of opportunity to strengthen partnership
- Own trainee eligibility process, coordinating with Workforce Solutions team; including creating &receiving invoices, reporting programmatic updates & outcomes, and handling sensitive trainee identifiable information.Operations
- Manage training logistics
,including allocation of online and physical resources, and coordination of facilities and equipment - Onboard and manage technical trainers by; maintaining weekly touchpoints, providing feedback, creating resources as needed
- Assess candidates abilities, and skillsets for internal internships or external opportunities
Data System and Anaylsis
- Maintain and analyze existing data infrastructure to identify areas for optimization, ensuring best practices through collaborating with IT professionals
- Design and develop data solutions to address business needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Perform data analysis to identify areas of improvement and present findings in a clear and understandable manner
Reporting
- Supports Sr. Manager, Workforce Initiatives in capturing staff and trainee data, program outcomes, timeline, etc.
- Represent and advocate for Accelerator in meetings, conferences, and other events, sharing insights and engaging in strategy
- Support marketing and development efforts by contributing to summaries, reports and other materials
Compensation
In our quest to be a nonprofit employer of choice, we offer:
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off policy, (10) company paid holidays, and Soft Close between Christmas and New Years.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
- Communications allowance
- Focus Fridays and Flexible work arrangements
Genesys Works Organizational Values
Our Young People First
We believe young people and communities have the ability to shape their economic futures and build choice-filled lives. We leverage compassion in our advocacy to correct long-standing social injustices.
Collaboration
We believe in the power of working together in respectful partnership to create opportunities and meaningful change. By listening and evolving together, we create lasting and measurable impact.
Sustainability
We prioritize building resilience to withstand challenges, while also fostering continuous improvement in an ever-changing world. We responsibly allocate resources and ensure that every decision we make is guided by integrity and commitment to mission fidelity.
Equity
We commit to advancing economic opportunity to guide our obligations and interactions. We acknowledge systemic barriers and advocate for equal access to resources and opportunities that promote upward mobility.
Respect
We foster a culture of inclusivity, where everyone is valued and treated with dignity, in order to build stronger communities and create meaningful change. We act with kindness, seek to understand, and remain open to learning.
Commitment to Diversity
Genesys Works is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees. Genesys Works will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion among our staff and corporate partners are essential to successfully executing our organizational mission. As such, we seek to recruit, support, develop, and retain high caliber talent from a diverse candidate pool that both complements and reflects the students we proudly serve.
Commitment to Inclusivity
Genesys Works remains committed to fostering a more equitable, inclusive and united society. We stand in solidarity with members of the BIPOC and LGBTQ communities and seek partnerships that help dismantle the systems that lead to inequity in pursuit of a more just community.
The fabric of our country is made up of its people. The rich diversity of ideas, cultures and norms are what makes this country unique, and it is what makes it resilient. For these reasons, there is no other country in the world that ensures a wide range of opportunities and freedoms for its citizens. It is the place people dare to make the impossible, possible in hope for a better future, not only for themselves, but for the generations that follow.
