WIOA Director

Department:
American Indian Workforce Development

Reports to (title):
Tribal Programs Compliance Manager

Hours/week:
40


Job Location:
Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina


Type of Position:
Full-Time


Classification:
Non-Exempt


Effective Date:
11/2026


PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS


In performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees of Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina are expected to conform to the following:

• Uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent.
• Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the tribal government. 
• Interact in an honest, trustworthy, and respectful manner with employees, Tribal members, visitors, and vendors.
• Participate in departmental staff meetings, quality management activities, and educational programs.
• Comply with Lumbee Tribe’s policies and procedures.
• Maintain a current insurable driver’s license.

POSITION PURPOSE

• The purpose of the WIOA Section 166 Director position is to provide executive leadership, strategic direction, and administrative oversight for the organization’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Section 166 Indian and Native American employment and training program. The Director ensures program services, expenditures, participant activities, performance outcomes, and reporting requirements are administered in accordance with U.S. Department of Labor, Division of Indian and Native American Programs (DINAP), WIOA, Uniform Guidance, and applicable organizational policies.
• The Director leads the development and implementation of workforce strategies designed to increase employment, education, occupational skills, credential attainment, career advancement, and economic self-sufficiency among eligible American Indian and Native American participants. The position oversees program operations, staff performance, fiscal accountability, data integrity, compliance monitoring, participant service delivery, and achievement of federally established performance measures.
• The Director also serves as a key liaison between organizational leadership, the U.S. Department of Labor/DINAP, employers, training providers, educational institutions, workforce partners, community organizations, and other stakeholders to strengthen workforce development opportunities and create sustainable career pathways that respond to the needs of Native individuals, families, employers, and the communities served.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS, & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides overall leadership, administration, and oversight of the WIOA Section 166 Indian and Native American employment and training program. 
• Ensures compliance with WIOA, DINAP, U.S. Department of Labor requirements, Uniform Guidance, grant conditions, and Tribal policies. 
• Develops and implements program goals, work plans, policies, procedures, and performance standards.
•  Oversees participant eligibility, enrollment, case management, training, supportive services, employment placement, and follow-up activities
• Monitors program performance, participant outcomes, data quality, grant expenditures, and achievement of required federal performance measures. 
• Prepares and submits required programmatic, performance, financial, and compliance reports. · Manages the program budget and ensures grant funds are allowable, properly documented, and used within the approved period of performance. 
• Supervises, trains, evaluates, and supports program staff, ensuring consistent delivery of quality workforce services.
• Maintains accurate participant, financial, and program records for monitoring, audits, and grant compliance. · Develops partnerships with employers, educational institutions, training providers, NCWorks, Tribal programs, and community organizations.
• Expand opportunities for occupational training, Registered Apprenticeship, work-based learning, career pathways, and employer-driven workforce initiatives. 
• Reviews labor market information and program data to identify workforce needs and improve program outcome
• Coordinates with Finance, Grants, Compliance, Human Resources, Procurement, and Tribal leadership regarding program operations. 
• Participates in audits, monitoring reviews, corrective action activities, grant modifications, and continuation applications. 
• Represents the program at meetings, conferences, trainings, employer events, and federal or Tribal workforce activities. 
• Protects participant confidentiality and maintain appropriate internal controls. 
• Performs other related duties assigned consistent with the goals and requirements of the WIOA Section 166 program.

MINIMUM MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in workforce development, employment and training programs, federal grant administration, social services, economic development, or a closely related field, including at least two (2) years of supervisory or program management experience. 
• Experience should include responsibility for program operations, staff supervision, performance monitoring, budget oversight, compliance, data reporting, and partnership development. 
• Preferred: Experience administering WIOA-funded programs, U.S. Department of Labor grants, WIOA Section 166/DINAP programs, or other federally funded Tribal workforce programs.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Public Administration, Law or relevant). Master’s Degree Preferred.

Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Qualifications:

• Good communication skills, writing skills, and the ability to relate to diverse populations will be required, with a working knowledge and expertise in data processing and computer technologies. 
•  Deep understanding of federal, state, and tribal laws, as well as grant management (e.g., Uniform Guidance). 
• Strong analytical, communication, and, in some cases, supervisory skills, with proficiency in software like Microsoft Office and auditing too 
• Must possess a valid NC driver’s license.

WORK ENVIRONMENT


Work environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Normal office conditions exist, and the noise level in the work environment can vary from low to moderate. Limited overnight travel may be required from time to time.


Physical demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to frequently stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, talk, hear and perform repetitive motions. There may be prolonged periods of sitting, keyboarding, reading, as well as driving or riding in transport vehicles. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include reading, distance, computer, and color vision. Talking and hearing are essential to communicate with clients, vendors, and staff.


Mental demands:
This position a several deadlines. The employee must handle frequent interruptions and multitask while interacting with a wide variety of people on various, and at times complicated, issues.


INDIAN PREFERENCE


The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina has implemented an Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required by this position, and who are members of the Lumbee Tribe, will be given primary preference for hiring and employment after providing proof of tribal membership. Indian preference is integrated into the interview and scoring process for job candidates.


OTHER


Confidentiality:
All employees must uphold all principles of confidentiality to the fullest extent. This position has access to sensitive information, and a breach of these principles will be grounds for immediate termination.


Background Investigation:
This position is subject to a criminal history background check and a Motor Vehicle check. Candidates must successfully pass all required background checks in order to qualify for this position.
 
Drug Screening:
All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening prior to beginning employment and will be subject to random drug testing.
 
Disclaimer: The information on this position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain, or be interpreted as, a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Employees will be asked to perform other duties as needed.