Director of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) **Northeast Iowa Community College** 1 Positions ID: 76333 Posted On 07/30/2025 **Job Overview** The Director of WIOA Title I Programs leads and oversees all aspects of Title I operations across the Northeast Iowa Workforce Development Board (NEIWDB) region, ensuring alignment with workforce and education priorities. This role supervises and coaches workforce consultants, manages program compliance and fiscal oversight, and drives strategic planning, policy implementation, and quality improvement initiatives. Serving as the primary liaison to the NEIWDB and a representative at state, regional, and national levels, the Director builds partnerships with agencies, educators, employers, and community organizations to strengthen outcomes for adults, dislocated workers, and youth. Through leadership, collaboration, and advocacy, the Director ensures high-quality service delivery, operational excellence, and measurable workforce impact. **ESSENTIAL** **TASKS** **:** The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary. Act as the lead liaison between Title I programs and the Northeast Iowa Workforce Development Board (NEIWDB), facilitating communication and strategic alignment across workforce and education sectors. Serve as the primary representative for Title I initiatives at state and regional core partner meetings, ensuring that the needs and perspectives of Title I programs and participants are effectively communicated. Supervise, manage, and coach a diverse team of workforce consultants across the NEIWDB region. Provide clear direction, assign responsibilities, monitor performance, and ensure accountability for service delivery and outcomes. Manage a minimal caseload of participants to ensure full understanding of adult, dislocated worker, and youth programming. Lead the development and implementation of strategic plans, policies, and workforce initiatives. Set priorities, delegate tasks, and ensure team alignment with the goals of the WIOA Title I program. Oversee and manage the daily operations of WIOA Title I programs across the region. Monitor service delivery, resolve operational issues, and ensure full compliance with federal and state laws, policies, and performance standards. Establish and sustain partnerships with government agencies, educational institutions, community organizations, and employers. Provide direction to staff in leveraging these partnerships to improve service offerings and job seeker outcomes. Lead the fiscal oversight of WIOA Title I programs, including budget development, grant management, resource allocation, and financial reporting. Guide staff in appropriate fiscal practices and ensure program sustainability. Develop and enforce performance metrics and data collection systems to evaluate program impact. Train staff on data integrity, analyze trends, and implement improvements based on performance outcomes. Directly oversee all compliance functions to ensure full adherence to federal, state, and local regulations governing WIOA programming. Lead regular audits and reviews of program documentation, participant records, and performance metrics to verify and maintain compliance standards. Identify non-compliance issues and direct the development and execution of corrective action plans to address deficiencies swiftly and effectively. Provide leadership and guidance to staff members responsible for delivering WIOA, Title I services. Foster a culture of continuous learning, professional development, and accountability to maximize team performance and achieve organizational goals. Serve as consortium’s (NICC and NIACC) spokesperson and advocate for workforce development issues and initiatives at the state and national levels. Engage with policymakers, elected officials, and community leaders to promote awareness, garner support, and influence policy decisions related to workforce development and employment. Lead the design and delivery of training programs and technical assistance for staff, partners, and stakeholders to ensure consistent understanding and application of WIOA regulations, policies, and best practices. Serve as the primary authority and resource for interpreting, clarifying, and implementing WIOA guidelines and requirements. Oversee the facilitation of workshops and informational sessions to build organizational knowledge and strengthen compliance culture. Direct and coordinate collaboration with program managers and stakeholders to develop, implement, and monitor quality improvement initiatives. Oversee the evaluation of improvement efforts, ensuring strategies are adjusted as necessary to meet performance benchmarks and organizational goals. Champion and lead the cultivation of a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across all WIOA programs and initiatives. Direct staff engagement in core partner meetings, ensuring full participation in collaborative planning and program alignment. Hold team members accountable for contributing to regional action plans and coordinated service delivery. Collaborate with core partners to develop action plans that address the needs of the region and leverage resources and expertise from the group. **EDUCATION** **AND** **EXPERIENCE** **REQUIREMENTS** **:** Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Services, Education, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership and supervisory experience in workforce development, human services, or related fields, with demonstrated expertise in program management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Knowledge of federal and state workforce development policies, regulations, and funding mechanisms, particularly the WIOA, Title I program. **CERTIFICATIONS** **AND** **LICENSES** **:** Must possess valid driver’s license. Primary Contact 1725894511594 Nancy Creery , Human Resources Phone Phone Phone Fax creeryn@nicc.edu Email True True True **Job Details** Categories Education Location Dubuque, IA Job Type Employee Full/Part Full Time Pay/Salary $70,400.00 Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Retirement Plan Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement **Qualifications** Education Bachelors Experience 5-10 Years Company ID 1180 Job REQ # \# Positions 1 Start Date 20250730 End Date 20250901 Featured Job 0 TH Ad 0 TH Comments **Similar Jobs** Part-time Adjunct Faculty for the LIFE Program - C University of Dubuque Security Officer University of Dubuque Graduate Assistant - Heritage Center Social Media University of Dubuque Graduate Assistant in the Department of Natural an University of Dubuque Professional Engineer - Civil (Direct Hire) Sedona Staffing Services Director of Aviation Maintenance University of Dubuque Residence Hall Director University of Dubuque Graduate Assistants in the department of Campus Mi University of Dubuque Graduate Assistant - Wendt Center for Character Ed University of Dubuque Assistant Director of Clinical Education- Physical Clarke University **Share this Job** Northeast Iowa Community College **About the Company** Northeast Iowa Community College (NICC) serves the transfer, career and technical education needs of our region’s residents, businesses and industries in a district area that encompasses eight counties and approximately 5,000 sq. miles. More than 28,400 students enroll in Business and Community Solutions courses and academic certificate, diploma and degree programs every year. NICC offers associate’s degrees and general education courses that readily transfer to four-year colleges and universities, and state-of-the-art technology and lab areas that prepare students for high demand careers. The College has two primary campuses in Peosta and Calmar, and seven service locations in Cresco, Dubuque, Manchester, New Hampton, Oelwein and Waukon, that offer convenient amenities, services, educational resources and computer labs for students. As one of northeast Iowa’s largest employers, the College employs 680 faculty and staff members, and the average tenure of all part-time and full-time faculty is 12 years. At Northeast Iowa Community College, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential pillars of academic excellence and community empowerment. We are committed to cultivating an environment where individuals from all walks of life feel respected, valued, and empowered to succeed.