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Our recruiters at Career Group Companies will match job seekers with the best employers. We also streamline the hiring process for employers by sourcing applicants, conducting interviews, and connecting them with the best possible fit for their open program director positions.

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What is a Program Director?

A Program Director is responsible for overseeing all aspects of an organizational initiative, including hiring staff, managing the budget and advertising programs to potential participants. Their duties include setting the scope of the program, setting the deadlines and delegating tasks to team members. Program Directors may also be referred to as program coordinators, project directors, or program managers.

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Program Director Qualifications

Many of the qualifications for an ideal brand manager are a result of hands-on experience in the marketing industry. A bachelor's degree in marketing or business could be a plus. Still, expert knowledge about advertising, market research, consumer behavior, and marketing analytics is a necessity.The ideal brand manager applicant will display excellent communication and analytical skills. A willingness to listen and think creatively is essential. In a nutshell, the successful brand manager will develop an in-depth knowledge of the organization's overall goals and communicate the importance of current products and future concepts to target customers.

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Duties of a Program Director

  • Hire, train, and be a motivating mentor to all staff
  • Create and nurture effective communication within the organization
  • Develop and approve operations and budgets
  • Plan programs from start to finish, including identifying processes, deadlines, and milestones
  • Lead large group discussions to answer questions and be able to solve problems quickly
  • Build a strong team through open communication and by collaborating on decision-making responsibilities

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Interview Questions to Ask

Asking the right interview questions when hiring a program director is key. When interviewing, we recommend engaging in thoughtful conversations and purposeful relationship building. Here are some starter questions to consider when hiring a program director:

  • What do you view as the most important qualities of a program director?
  • Have you ever reported to multiple supervisors at once? How did you manage each person’s priorities?
  • Can you describe a project you were assigned in one of your previous roles and how you approached it?
  • What made you interested in working with our company?

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FAQ

What roles do you hire for?

Across our divisions, we hire for roles in corporate services, administrative support, marketing and design, fashion, finance and accounting, information technology, C-level placements, and events.

If I like my freelancer, am I allowed to hire them full-time?

Yes! All temporary contract roles can move into full-time positions if the employer desires. If you’re interested in bringing your contracted employee on your team full-time, you can let your account manager know and they will get the process started.

What are the steps of recruitment?

Our steps to recruitment entail the following:
1. Contacting us to begin your talent search. Here, we will advise you on current market trends and salary benchmarks.
2. Our in-house marketing team will help curate job advertisements and our recruiting specialists will begin outreach to qualified candidates in our network.
3. We will vet and pre-screen top candidates by scheduling in-person or virtual interviews to further assess their fit for the role and your unique company culture.
4. Your dedicated Account Manager will send a summary of each candidate over for your review and consideration.
5. We will continue to source and vet candidates that align with your business needs and objectives as necessary.
6. Based on your final selections, we will coordinate and schedule all interviews.
7. When you’re ready, we’ll send the candidate the offer on your behalf and celebrate your newest addition!

How quickly can a freelancer start?

Your Account Manager will work with you to ensure we meet any hiring goals or deadlines. Through our standby program, we have the ability to fill open roles immediately with our exceptional pool of available temporary talent. Based on industry standards, the average recruitment process for a direct hire candidate, from start to finish, takes about 42 days.

How much does it cost to work with Career Group Companies?

For candidates, our resources are free to utilize in their job search.

For companies seeking to utilize our services, bill rates vary depending on the position, employment type, experience level, and length of the assignment. After contacting one of our offices, your account manager can speak to specifics.

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Dedicated teams for every discipline

Career Group Companies is home to five highly specialized divisions, giving our clients access to the most exclusive and far-reaching network. Our family of brands allows us to tailor our approach for each search with teams focused exclusively on sourcing within their respective industries and fields.

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Corporate & Private Services

Career Group specializes in placements within corporate and private services and has dedicated teams focused in the sectors of administrative, finance and accounting, private services and household staff, hospitality, human resources, and legal services.

Fashion, Beauty & Luxury

Fourth Floor is the leading fashion recruiting firm in the country. We place the best and brightest talent in roles at top apparel, beauty, e-commerce, and luxury brands and retailers nationwide–in every department.

Creative, Marketing & Technology

The name Syndicatebleu is synonymous with passion, innovation, and expertise. As one of the leading creative, marketing, tech, IT, and sales recruiting firms in the country, we place highly skilled professionals at top companies across a diverse range of industries.

Executive Search

Career Group Search specializes in building executive teams. We place the highest caliber of talent in Director, VP, and C-level roles, with clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to boutique startup firms.

Event Staffing

Career Group Events sets a higher standard for event staffing. We offer the most customizable approach to both large and small-scale event staffing. From corporate conferences to major sporting events, we handle the staff – so you can handle the show.