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Senior Director of Workforce & Public Funding

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Schedule

Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:15pm

Salary

$100,000 – $130,000

What is the opportunity?

This innovative school focuses on building independence, ingenuity, empathy, and leadership through enrichment programming, agile learning, and exceptional instruction. That’s where you come in. As the Senior Director of Workforce & Public Funding, you will lead the vision and sustainability strategy for workforce development and transition programming across Foundation Academies. You will translate public funding into transformative programming—particularly for students with IEPs and those furthest from opportunity. By aligning internal teams and cultivating state and local partnerships, your leadership will ensure our scholars are prepared with career-aligned experiences and credentials that extend beyond the classroom. If you're a cross-functional leader with deep knowledge of workforce systems, public grants, and equitable access strategies, this is your opportunity to build something enduring.

What is in it for you?

  • Merit-based pay increases annually 
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans
  • Tax-deferred 403b retirement account with 25% matching up to a certain amount 
  • Free financial wellness advising through our Financial Advisor Service
  • Optional short or long-term disability benefits through Aflac
  • Regular strategic professional development and coaching
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Smartphone and fully paid wireless plan through T-Mobile
  • Windows-based laptop 
  • Regular team-building activities and outings
  • 10 sick days and 3 personal days that roll over annually 
  • 20 Vacation Days
  • A rewarding career that positively impacts the lives of our amazing students

What will you be doing?

Public Funding Strategy & Oversight

  • Lead strategy and execution of all public workforce development grants and contracts (e.g., NJDOL, NJDOE, WIOA, Pre-ETS)
  • Identify and pursue new federal/state funding opportunities aligned with FA’s strategic priorities
  • Provide high-level direction on program deliverables and ensure alignment with organizational capacity and scholar outcomes

Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Coordinate closely with Special Education teams to develop inclusive workforce programs that fulfill IEP transition goals
  • Collaborate with Advancement and Business teams to integrate messaging, data, and reporting across funding sources

Workforce Program Design & Execution

  • Design and oversee inclusive, impact-driven programs: career certifications, internships, coaching, and pipeline development
  • Align workforce programs with FA’s Enrichment Framework and postsecondary strategy
  • Support staff through coaching, training, and implementation of program components
  • Vet and monitor curriculum to ensure alignment with measurable workforce goals

Systems & Accountability

  • Create sustainable staffing and operational models for long-term program viability
  • Cultivate partnerships with state agencies, local employers, workforce boards, and funders
  • Monitor and report on program metrics, outcomes, and student success

What do we require from you?

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred in Education, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in workforce development, public funding strategy, or education leadership
  • Proven success securing and managing state and federal grants (WIOA, Pre-ETS, NJDOE, NJDVRS, etc.)
  • Strong cross-functional leadership experience with finance, special education, and external partnerships
  • Deep understanding of equitable program design, postsecondary access, and inclusive workforce practices
  • Exceptional communication, analytical, and project management skills
  • Track record of innovation and sustainability in workforce or transition programming
  • Semifinalist candidates will be required to provide unofficial transcripts, evidence of certification/eligibility, and 3 professional references. 
  • Hired candidates are responsible for the following: official transcripts, criminal clearance (fingerprinting), and medical clearance (TB/Mantoux testing).

Want to join our FAmily?

We are Foundation Academies: Trenton, New Jersey’s largest and highest-ranking K-12 free public charter school serving more than 1,000 scholars across three schools on two campuses. Our mission is to ensure that all of our students secure the academic knowledge and skills to prepare them for the nation’s finest colleges, and to instill in them the core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty. We admit students by lottery, irrespective of gender, race, household income, or academic ability. 

Our team of experienced and mission-driven urban educators values growth mindsets, lifelong learners, and individuals who believe that every child deserves an excellent education. We hold ourselves, our students, and our city to high standards because that’s what our families deserve. 

We are conveniently located a quick car ride to downtown Princeton, a 45-minute SEPTA ride to Philly’s Center City, and a hop on the NJ Transit Express to New York City.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 

Foundation Academies is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Foundation Academies prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. All such discrimination is unlawful and prohibited by Foundation Academies. It is also our policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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