Program Director – Women’s Maritime Leadership Academy

Description

About IYRS School of Technology & Trades

IYRS School of Technology & Trades is the premier marine trades and advanced technologies career school. Located in the heart of downtown Newport, RI, IYRS leads the region and nation in academic outcomes related to skilled-workforce training, retention, graduation, and employment rates. 

IYRS School of Technology & Trades is the only accredited private non-profit career school in Rhode Island recognized by the Department of Education. Our 3-acre harbor-front campus houses amazing facilities with traditional and state-of-the-art equipment. Our mission is to empower students through immersive, hands-on innovative learning to realize their full potential.

IYRS offers four certificate programs for people interested in careers in marine trades and advanced technologies. IYRS students are passionate about thinking and working through hands-on learning to develop skills and problem-solving abilities. IYRS was named a Best Maker School by Newsweek Magazine in 2021.

Offering a great work environment, and collaborative team culture, IYRS offers competitive salaries and a robust benefits package including healthcare and retirement as well as generous holiday and vacation benefits. Additionally, IYRS is within walking distance of world-class museums, restaurants, beaches, boating, green space, and more.

Position Overview 

IYRS’s Marine Leadership Institute is establishing a Women’s Maritime Leadership Academy (WMLA) with a mission to “build women’s leadership presence in the maritime trades and blue economy.” IYRS is looking for a Program Director to design, develop, and deliver an innovative IYRS Marine Leadership Institute branded program which achieves this goal. IYRS has established the basic program structure and format, and we are looking for this role to take it to the next level. 

Requirements

Major Responsibilities

Program Development

• Be the “face” of IYRS’s women’s leadership initiative – promoting its goals and objectives
• Articulate a compelling needs statement, mission, goals, and value proposition
• Conduct research into the maritime and women’s leadership space to outline IYRS’s unique value proposition
• Engage industry partners to understand their organizational requirements and design a program which fits their needs
• Build and document the program approach, curriculum, and IYRS Leadership content and materials
• Establish a WMLA mentorship model to include onboarding and training
• Select and manage relationships with 3rd party leadership content providers

Program Administration and Management

• Work with IYRS staff to support program outreach and marketing content
• Build and manage budget and financials to ensure a viable and self-sustaining initiative
• Collaborate with IYRS Advancement to source and manage grants and donations 
• Work with IYRS staff to support the admissions and onboarding process
• Work with IYRS staff to administer alumnae database of students and mentors

WMLA Seminar and Event Planning and Execution

• Design and execute WMLA leadership development seminars 
• Work with IYRS Events Management to design and execute WMLA alumnae events for participants and mentors
• Source and secure WMLA program lecturers and speakers
• Work with IYRS Events Management schedule and manage event spaces, food, IT, and logistics
• Work with IYRS Events Management to achieve beneficial financial arrangements for local event service providers 

Community Development

• Build and manage relationships with industry partners
• Build an active and involved community of program alumnae
• Establish a cadre of Women’s leadership mentors

Requirements

Essential KSOCs (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics)

• Effective presentation skills 
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students, faculty, staff, and the public
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required
• Ability to leverage AI tools in a professional environment

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts, Science, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience with budget development and management
• Experience in the maritime trades preferred
• Leadership and leadership development program experience preferred

Other Expectations

Commitment to the vision, mission, and values of IYRS

• Adherence to IYRS’s Code of Conduct and all institutional policies and procedures
• A positive attitude and willingness to contribute productively to team and organizational success
• An understanding of and commitment to IYRS’s core competencies of accountability, collaboration, communication, institutional values, and service
• Active participation in initiatives aimed at improving overall institutional operations, including strategic planning, organizational development, and performance improvement
• Commitment to acting as an advocate and ambassador for IYRS
• A strong sense of ownership and pride in personal performance   

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary: $65,000 - $75,000 with annual bonus plan 
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and sick time
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account and Health Savings Account
• Retirement plan with company match