Assistant Director, YouthBuild Program

About this Position

Posting Detail Information

Position Number SE2009

Position Title Assistant Director, YouthBuild Program

Job Type Staff

FT/PT Full-Time

Employee Class Description P1-Staff exempt

General Position Description Provides leadership for all grant activities of the Orange County YouthBuild program, which assists students with earning their high school diploma and provides opportunities for career training and job placement. Under the leadership of the Director of Youth Programs & Services, this position will be responsible for the development and implementation of grant deliverables, data analysis and reporting requirements, and evaluation of project outcomes. Collaborates with leadership in Continuing Education to ensure all program goals and strategies are met in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Exercises discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance daily.

Flexible Work Arrangement Majority/Primarily On-site: Employee performs the majority of job duties on-site, but may occasionally work remotely.

Grade 2032

Exemption Status Exempt

Posting Number S4200P

Location(s) Orlando, FL 32811 - West Campus

Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs) Monday-Friday: 8 am – 5 pm. Hours subject to change based on business needs

Number of Vacancies 1

Posting Start Date 11/10/2026

Posting End Date 11/18/2026

Open Until Filled No

Quicklink for Posting https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/44223

Posting Detail Information

Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details Grant Funded – GO YouthBuild Orange County

Salary Range $56,653 - $63,735 per year

Essential Job Functions

Description of Job Function

1. Serves as the primary point of contact for the Orange County YouthBuild program. Directs, administers, and manages services for at-risk youth obtaining their high school diploma, developing academic occupational skills, requiring additional support services, and transitioning to a post-secondary environment.
2. Assists in leadership, planning, and implementation of all grant-funded activities. Manages all project activities to ensure that all objectives and goals are met within budget and time constraints.
3. Monitors student enrollment, progress, and program completion. Provides case-management and holistic support to students, which may involve referring students to appropriate services, both on and off campus. Identifies community resources and establishes collaborative partnerships.
4. Supports the submission of program data for quarterly and annual reports in collaboration with Director of Youth Programs and Services and the Office of Resource Development to meet reporting requirements as outlined in the grant agreement and/or contract.
5. Communicates and collaborates with faculty, staff, employers, and industry partners through routine meetings and taskforces to meet grant objectives and develop activities and resources to support the success of students in the program.
6. Responsible for managing assigned budget. Ensures that all grant partners submit invoices and appropriate documentation. Works with the Office of Grants Accounting to ensure compliance of expenditures and appropriate utilization of funds. Complies with all Procurement requirements, as appropriate.
7. Maintains documentation and record of activities to articulate and evaluate outcomes in support of grant deliverables and other required reporting in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
8. Designs and implements outreach events for prospective students, parents/guardians, and the community to support the alignment of the YouthBuild program and the college’s strategic goals.
9. In collaboration with the Director of Youth Programs and Services, the Office of Resource Development, and the Office of Grants Accounting, assists in the preparation of financial reports and monitoring visits to maintain compliance with the U.S. Department of Labor requirements.
10. Facilitates the planning and management of needs for the YouthBuild program with the Director of Youth Programs & Services. Evaluates alternate course of action; provides recommendations to leadership for program improvement and implements plans, accordingly.
11. Analyzes data and compiles reports as required. Ensures effectiveness of decisions and operations through on-going assessment and evaluation, making changes and fine-tuning processes independently as needed.
12. Responsible for supervising, developing, and evaluating assigned staff. Trains staff on established procedures and provides communication to ensure implementation of initiatives.
13. Regularly attends training, conferences, and other professional development to maintain current knowledge of the YouthBuild program and interpret U.S Department of Labor policies, grant terms, and conditions.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Drivers License Requirement

Drivers License Requirement Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Required Minimum Education Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution, or any equivalent combination of related education, training, and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Field of Study

Other Required Qualifications Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience with program and case management; project management; contract development; data analysis and reporting; and grant and budget management.

Required License/Certification

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education & Field of Study Business, Management, Education Administration, Public Administration, Communications, or related field.

Preferred Type of Experience

Preferred Licenses/Certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to lead in a passionate, caring, and dynamic manner, exhibiting professionalism at all times.
2. Ability to collaborate with multiple groups both internally and externally.
3. Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously, complete assigned work within deadlines, and effectively lead employees to achieve peak performance goals and recognize need for training and education to improve performance.
4. Ability to research related information and regulations, prepare reports and documents, and attend to details with a high level of accuracy.
5. Possess critical thinking skills in setting priorities, assessing situations, and making sound and prudent decisions.
6. Ability to partner with others across the College and externally to exchange information, collaborate on projects, share resources, etc.
7. Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word), database and internet software.
8. Demonstrated experience in recruiting new students and advising students.
9. Ability to travel to multiple locations for onsite visits and meetings.

Working Conditions

General Working Conditions This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning and exchanging information, detecting and perceiving objects up close, at a distance, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem solving, and decision-making.

The typical work environment, physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job specific working conditions

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