Assistant Director (2131)

Job DetailsJob Location: 617 Arena Towers - Houston, TX 77074Position Type: Full-TimeEducation Level: Bachelors Deg. or Equivalent ExperienceTravel Percentage: Moderate Local Travel (up to 25%)Job Category: Administration & Support ServicesBakerRipley is one of Texas’ largest and longest serving nonprofit organizations, dedicated for over 115 years to strengthening neighborhoods and expanding opportunities for hardworking families through education, workforce programs, community centers, and essential services. Based in Houston with impact across the state, BakerRipley partners with Workforce Solutions, the public workforce system for Texas, to deliver programs such as SNAP Employment & Training (SNAP E&T), providing job search support, training opportunities, and career guidance. Together, they help thousands of residents overcome employment barriers, improve job readiness, and access pathways to long term economic stability.

The Assistant Director provides leadership and direction to staff. Develop new efficiencies, innovations in service delivery methods, and policies and procedures. Implement and evaluate the effectiveness of services delivery methods and policies and procedures. Oversee the daily operations of assigned program.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Establishes and lead project teams to develop and implement new ideas and/or processes

Oversees program expenditures and cost related to supplies, personnel

Demonstrates leadership in understanding policies and procedures as well as contractual obligations and ensuring that staff complies with them

Establishes quality controls. Ensure that information is timely and professionally presented to monitors and auditors Prepare responses to monitor and auditor findings and reports

Takes immediate action to address and resolve poor staff performance or recognize outstanding performance

Ensures that staff are meeting performance objectives, and that supervisors and managers are taking appropriate actions to timely and effectively address performance deficiencies

Interviews, hires and coaches employees

Assesses staff performance to ensure proficiency

Ensures workplace safety

Performs other duties as may be assigned

QualificationsEducation

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or University or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

4 years of experience working at Workforce Solutions and a recommendation from current or most recent supervisor.

BakerRipley is an equal opportunity employer/program. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any status protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request for persons with disabilities.