Center Director
Company: Career Systems Development Corporation
Location: Bronx
Posted on: March 10, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: Job Summary: Plans, organizes, administers, and
controls the programs and activities necessary to effectively
operate and meet the objectives of a Job Corps training center.
These objectives are to prepare young, disadvantaged youth for
useful employment by providing comprehensive residential training,
educational and Career Technical Training, and positive paths
through personal example, understanding, and patience by a combined
effort of all staff. Leads the center, staff and student body in
alignment with CSD’s 4 Pillars and Leadership model and ensures a
growth-oriented culture exists for all. The Center Director is
responsible for administering a contract negotiated with the
Department of Labor. Duties/Responsibilities: - Provide overall
leadership, direction, and supervision of the Job Corps Center and
all campus operations - Model and enforce Company Core Values,
operating principles, and center norms - Ensure the health, safety,
and security of all students and staff as the top priority -
Oversee all center functions including academics, career technical
training, health, residential, counseling, behavior management, HR,
administration, and career transition/placement - Ensure compliance
with USDOL, state, federal, and company requirements, including
Zero Tolerance and Significant Incident Reporting - Lead center
performance to meet or exceed Performance Management System goals
(OMS, POMS, OAOMS, CTTRC, outcomes, and 100% OBS) - Manage center
budgets and ensure fiscal responsibility - Maintain the highest
level of data integrity, reporting accuracy, and quality assurance
- Build and maintain strong relationships with staff, students,
USDOL, partners, and community stakeholders - Foster a positive
center culture that promotes student success, staff morale, and
retention - Supervise, evaluate, and manage staff performance;
support hiring, development, and corrective actions - Ensure equal
employment opportunity, affirmative action compliance, and teamwork
across departments - Represent the center on workforce boards,
youth councils, and in the community - Communicate regularly with
senior leadership and provide required reports - Perform other
duties as assigned Requirements: Qualifications: Minimum:
Bachelor’s Degree. Five years’ experience in program management and
direction in Job Corps or similar training program. Must have
experience working with youth. Demonstrated knowledge of cost
containment strategies. Model company Core Values. Willing to
travel, when necessary. Preferred: Master’s degree or equivalent
combination of education and experience. Experience working with
the program’s targeted population is highly desirable. General
Information: In order to perform the essential job functions of
this position, candidate must be able to establish rapport and
relate effectively with students and to direct and inspire staff.
Physical and mental toughness to withstand long hours required.
Greater degree of talent and ability in these areas. Be cognizant
of socioeconomic problems and have ability/desire to work on these.
Ability to withstand pressure and frustration. Knowledge: Knowledge
of educational programs, including both academic and vocational
training, contract administration, fiscal analysis. Compensation
details: 150000-170000 Yearly Salary
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Keywords: Career Systems Development Corporation, Yonkers , Center Director, Human Resources , Bronx, New York
