Workforce Director Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Description of Position ***Please note: This position is funded by a grant and is subject to continued grant funding.*** Applications will be accepted until 07/21/2026 Reporting to the Vice President of Workforce Development & Health Sciences, the successful candidate will manage the Adult, Youth and Dislocated Workers Program/WIOA Title I-B throughout Yavapai County. Responsibilities include writing and managing funding/grants; overseeing daily operations and supervising the Case Managers and Title I-B staff; marketing the program and direct outreach to the employers and communities who benefit from these services; developing and managing multiple department budgets; and attending administration and training sessions offered by the state. Flexibility, problem-solving and leadership skills required

Title I-B Program Administration (70%) Manage Title I-B programs [Youth, Adult, Dislocated Worker] and One-Stop Operations Ensure program compliance with all federal, state and local WIOA legislation Coordinate Title I-B services with the Yavapai County Workforce Director Align program with Yavapai County Workforce Development Board (YCWDB) goals and participate/attend local YCWDB meetings Cooperate with WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act of 2014) core partners (Title II, III, and IV) and employers Provide program leadership and supervises case workers and staff responsible for AYD (Adult, Youth and Dislocated Workers) Program services and operations Budget Coordinator (10%) Balance a variable annual budget in excess of one million dollars in federal and state funds across several allocations Coordinate and collaborate with the Yavapai County Workforce Director/ Yavapai County Board of Supervisors and the Yavapai College Business Office to facilitate and monitor budget allocations and spending Initiate, submit to College Business Office, and approve reimbursement requests and completion reports and reconcile expenditures in the funding application with the organization's accounting records Title I-B Data Coordination (20%) Provide oversight of all Title I-B program (Youth, Adult, Dislocated Worker) client data collection and entry processes to ensure data accuracy Analyze program data to inform Title I-B operations, policies and procedures Analyze program data to inform progress towards WIOA performance metrics and continuous program improvement Compile data for collaboration with core WIOA partners on common performance measures Minimum Expectations & Requirements Master's Degree in a related field from a regionally accredited college or university Minimum of 3 years' experience in a business or education leadership position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience writing and managing local, state and/or federal grants Experience working with a local or regional business community Knowledge of current federal regulations regarding WIOA (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act of 2014) legislation Ability to work with diverse client populations and constituencies Regular in-person attendance is an essential job function Preferred Skills & Abilities Demonstrated record of excellence and/or innovation in WIOA or core partner environment Experience with Arizona WIOA core partner services and employer outreach procedures Record of successfully working within a limited and/or variable grant budget Essential Functions To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.