Career Center Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Career Center Manager oversees youth, adult, dislocated worker, academic, employment, and training programs, providing direction and support to Career Center staff. Responsibilities include program management, policy development, staff supervision, and ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements. The position requires strong leadership, management, operational, and marketing skills, along with tact and diplomacy.

SUPERVISION

The Career Center Manager works under the general supervision of the Career Center Director. Guides and policies cover overall duties. Some instruction may be given for unusual types of assignments. Where regular duties are performed independently within policy, some latitude is expected.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

The Career Center Manager provides direct supervision to the Assistant Career Center Manager and the Marketing and Business Services Manager

MAJOR DUTIES

Oversee youth, adult, dislocated worker, academic, employment, and training programs.
Coordinate with program directors and managers to ensure effective Career Center operations.
Advise the Career Center Director on program performance, operations, and improvements.
Support professional staff providing career counseling, academic services, and employment assistance.
Develop and implement departmental policies and procedures in accordance with federal and state regulations.
Ensure compliance with WIOA, OTA, and other contracted program requirements, performance standards, and goals.
Identify grant opportunities to supplement WIOA funding.
Provide management reports, including Crystal Reports, to monitor program performance.
Collaborate with executive staff on Career Center initiatives and activities.
Train staff on performance standards, intake, eligibility, and MassHire policies.
Ensure services and information meet applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
Perform additional related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of employment, education, and workforce development programs, including WIOA regulations and Child Labor Laws.
Understanding of human resource development, youth development, vocational assessments, and labor market needs.
Ability to interpret federal and state regulations, policies, and procedures.
Strong leadership, decision-making, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with program planning, implementation, evaluation, and budget management.
Ability to identify grant opportunities and support program development.
Ability to evaluate performance, build community partnerships, and work collaboratively with staff and management.
Knowledge of ethical standards related to program services.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelors degree required, with at least four years of supervisory experience in education, juvenile justice, employment, or workforce training programs. Masters degree in a human services-related field preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and experience demonstrating the required qualifications may be considered. Valid drivers license and access to reliable personal transportation required for field assignments.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS

Dexterity for routine computer and office work.
Ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Ability to sit for extended periods and work at a computer.
Normal hearing and vision for computer and telephone communication.
Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

SALARY RANGE: $94,000 $109,000

TO APPLY: Send your resume and cover letter to Debbie Maranhas at [email protected] by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 30, 2026.

No phone calls, please.