Manager of Workforce Training

4 days ago

Boston, MA, United States Harvard University Full-time $85,000 - $110,000

Manager of Workforce Training & Pathways, Harvard Ed Portal

Harvard Public Affairs and Communications, Harvard University | Boston, MA (Allston) | Full-Time, Hybrid | Salary grade 056

About the Harvard Ed Portal

The Harvard Ed Portal is a partnership between Harvard University, the City of Boston, the Harvard Allston Task Force, and the Allston-Brighton community. It serves as the community’s front door to Harvard’s educational resources in arts, wellness, and workforce and economic development. Its Workforce Development Program supports unemployed and underemployed Allston-Brighton and Cambridge community members in exploring careers and searching for jobs.

About the Role

The Manager of Workforce Training & Pathways supports the development and delivery of the Professional Workforce Ready and Pathways programs, which help local adults enter in-demand careers in industries such as life sciences, healthcare, construction, IT, and green jobs.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage delivery of the Professional Workforce Ready and Pathways programs and curricula.
  • Oversee professional and technical skills training for diverse cohorts of adult learners.
  • Create and deliver Pathway Programs in biotech and life sciences, healthcare, architecture, engineering and construction, IT, and green and climate jobs.
  • Provide case management to cohort participants to reduce attrition and increase completion and credential attainment.
  • Build relationships with employer partners, internship hosts, training providers, workforce development boards, and local anchor employers.
  • Develop a referral network of nonprofit, adult education, and workforce partners to recruit participants from Allston, Brighton, and Cambridge.
  • Work with the marketing team on campaigns for new career pathways and training programs, and maintain a database of program partners.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of relevant experience.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrated success in project planning and program management.
  • Knowledge of current workforce trends and regional employment opportunities.
  • Preferred: experience in adult education, career training program design, or career coaching adults, and bilingual ability.
  • Some evening and weekend hours are required.

Notes

Harvard cannot provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants are asked to include a cover letter.

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