Job description

Southeast Michigan Community Alliance (SEMCA) is recruiting talented professionals who want to contribute and make a difference in our southeast Michigan community!! SEMCA is a Michigan Works! Agency providing workforce development programs to residents in Wayne and Monroe counties, excluding the city of Detroit. SEMCA offers a competitive package to full-time employees who are eligible for benefits on the first day of hire including 12 annual holidays, 30 days accrued paid time off per year, and 6% employer match to 403(b) retirement plan! SEMCA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and employees with student loan debt are eligible to apply for public service loan forgiveness (PSLF). SEMCA also promotes work life balance by providing full-time administrative staff a hybrid work schedule. Employees are permitted to work remotely three days per week and only required to perform duties in the Taylor administrative office two days a week.
Important: A complete and submitted job application is required for consideration of employment.
Annual Salary Range: $105,000 - $115,000
Job Summary
The Director of New Initiatives provides strategic direction and oversight for the planning, launching, and implementation of SEMCA new strategic initiatives. Includes strategic planning, staffing, budget management, compliance, reporting, and relationship management. Serves as the vanguard for strategically leading SEMCA into new opportunities. Primary responsibilities include:

• Scale up and grow the organization in new program areas, beginning with 2022 Wayne County Workforce Initiative
• Provide expertise and leadership for planning and launching successful new programs
• Ensure SEMCA systems, processes, and organizational expertise are integrated in planning and implementation of new programs
• Help SEMCA evaluate and secure new program opportunities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead implementation planning for new initiatives, beginning with the Wayne County Workforce Development Initiative (WCWDI), in partnership with key SEMCA experts
• Collaborate with SEMCA’s Management Information Systems (MIS), Fiscal, Human Resources, Communications, and Program staff to align key processes
• Ensure the availability of necessary resources for successful implementation
• Ensure all elements of service delivery meet federal standards and local performance requirements
• Manage timelines, make recommendations, and maintain on-going communication with key stakeholders and leadership
• Ensure high quality operational processes and customer service in the delivery of these services

• Assist with planning activities specific to new or expanded workforce initiatives
• Manage launch and implementation of new programming; position will eventually manage a portfolio of strategic operational projects of varying complexity and timelines
• Support Program and Fiscal Managers in delivering technical guidance and assistance related to start-up and implementation
• Resolve internal organization issues across program areas for successful outcomes
• Lead hiring and onboarding efforts in support and collaboration with SEMCA hiring managers to staff critical roles needed for launch of new initiatives, beginning with WCWDI programs
• Serve as direct supervisor to Program Managers assigned to manage new initiatives
• Serve as primary Point of Contact for WCWDI and other programs designated by the COO
• Support regular communication between WCWDI/designated programs and SEMCA by fostering collaboration and building strong relationships and trust with external partners
• Regularly convene the SEMCA cross-department team on the WCWDI project and other program initiatives
• Secure vendors and contractors as needed to deliver on key program outcomes, in compliance with procurement requirements
• Provide regular reporting on progress and on other areas of concern
• Collaborate with MIS to track metrics and provide technical assistance or corrective action to ensure goals are met
• Serve as a technical advisor to Managers for the development of strong network relationships among the WCWDI service providers
• Assist CCO with developing project design strategy for state and federal grant applications
• Advise COO on staffing and structure needed for new grants and projects yet to be identified

Qualifications
All SEMCA team members are expected to be technically competent and committed to continuous development of their skills. The following skills, knowledge and education or certifications are specifically required for this position:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in senior level management
• Minimum three (3) years of grants management experience with a deep understanding of grants processes and related financial and compliance issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience of cross-collaboration and project management successes
• Demonstrated abilities in interpersonal communication, facilitation, problem-solving and negotiation
• Experience with process improvement and change management strategies
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Self-motivated and ability to work with limited direction and supervision
• Must be willing to travel to various southeast Michigan locations
• Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Desired Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree

• Experience in Economic Development or Workforce Development

Physical Demands
Duties require sufficient mobility to work in a normal office setting and use standard office equipment including a computer, vision to read printed materials on an LCD screen and smartphone, hearing, and speech sufficient to communicate in person and over the telephone. These requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting and/or needing additional accommodations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $105,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

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