DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS

Arlington, VA, United States

Job Description Job Description Director of Programs Greenleaf Integrative enables clients with highly demanding environments to protect the wellbeing and resiliency of their employees and organizations. Our tailored solutions mitigate the causes of and improve the responses to chronic stress, burnout, and trauma.

Director of Programs is responsible for managing day-to-day Programs Team portfolio. Director of Programs will also contribute to the creation of new products and services (e.g., tools, policies, and frameworks) to help Greenleaf clients strengthen trauma prevention and mitigation capabilities.

General Job Information Full Time

FLSA Exempt

Hybrid position (operating on Eastern Standard time)

Small business consulting firm runs on Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)

Salary commensurate to experience

Reports to Executive Vice President, Strategy & Programs

Comprehensive benefits package

Job Description Administrative Areas of Responsibility - 50%

Manage assigned Federal client engagement(s) - 40%

Lead and manage assigned technical program team members

Maintain positive client business relationship in collaboration with Director of Operations

Support project management

Quality assurance

Support business development in collaboration with Business Development Manager, Executive Vice President, and CEO with sales, BD presentations, relationship nurturing & management, communications, management of proposal phase activities - 10%

Engage in a minimum of 80% billable activities

Other duties as assigned

Technical Areas of Responsibility - 50%

Serve as technical portfolio team lead

Develop innovative trauma prevention and mitigation design and implementation capabilities (e.g., creation of tools, assets)

Work with subject matter experts to develop training programs

Manage trauma-responsive training programming from design to implementation, including scope, timeline, and quality assurance for assigned activities

Work with clients to conduct assessments including research, focus groups, document reviews, and virtual interviews

Support the facilitation of group processes, strategy, learning sessions, and face-to-face workshops and conduct training sessions, as needed based on scope of work for assigned program(s)

Ensure that programs and activities focus on leading and managing in high-stress and high-stakes contexts and include culturally/trauma-responsive technical topics, in close collaboration with client subject matter experts where needed to maximize relevance of content and activities for sector participants

Contribute expertise and innovative approaches; bring evidence-based thinking, methodologies, and approaches to training, learning, and leadership development programs

Support team members to set up communication and monitoring systems for programs; develop and maintain program and activity metrics

Work with diverse stakeholders to plan, organize, and facilitate major events/conferences

Advise clients on individual learning plans and other organizational and professional development resources, including external Workforce Learning opportunities

Lead and mentor other team members by providing guidance, overseeing project timelines, and fostering their professional growth

Collaborate across various organizational teams, driving improvements in efficiency, resolving complex organizational and personnel challenges, and championing continuous enhancement initiatives

Required Skills: Bachelor's degree with 12 years experience or a Master’s degree with 6 years experience in a relevant field (e.g., counseling, social work, psychology, or public health with a focus on behavioral health)

Strong leadership, personnel management, and accountability skills

Strong communication skills (both verbal and in writing) in English

Strong project management and organizational skills

Required to apply for a federal security clearance

Preferred Experience: Familiarity with topics of stress, trauma, resilience, and cross-cultural engagement

Ability to work effectively with people at all levels of an organization

Comfortable presenting on different video platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.)

High expertise in Microsoft Word and Powerpoint for training purposes

Experience overseeing leadership and workforce development programs

Experience designing and implementing 508 compliant activities

Experience in field of international development and working in cross-cultural environments, experience working with international organizations, including the UN System, US state and/or federal Government, iNGOs highly preferred

Fluency in language(s) other than English

Experience working or living in more than one country

Open to occasional international travel

Benefits and Perks: Annual bonus based on performance

Medical, dental and vision coverage offered

401k with 2% matching after first year

3 weeks paid time off with increase over tenure

9 annual holidays

All-staff planning day

Conservative business casual dress code

Hybrid / Remote Work

Paid Parental Leave

Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; varies writing style to meet needs; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.

Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment; builds a diverse workforce.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.

Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; analyzes market and competition; identifies external threats and opportunities; adapts strategy to changing conditions.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention

Language Skills - Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, proposals, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills - Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to question activities and issues in all functional areas and make sound business decisions based on that data.

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 sit, talk, type, or hear; frequently required to walk and use hands to handle, or feel and reach. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. Employee may be required to stand for several hours during training deliveries.

Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.

This position description reflects Greenleaf’s assignment of essential functions; nothing in this job description restricts the Company's latitude to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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