Director of Workforce Development

Description/Job Summary The Director of Workforce is responsible for the daily operation of program development, recruitment, building partnerships, increasing revenue, and maintaining the integrity of the College when serving students. This position is a leadership role and will manage ultiple staff to ensure payroll is submitted for the team. The Director of Workforce will oversee grants and provide monthly, quarterly and final performance and narrative reports. Responsibilities/Duties + Works with the Workforce and Continuing Education leadership team to implement the institution's strategic plan and coordination with partner agencies and institutions. + Manages industry-sector advisory boards to ensure alignment of workforce programs to current economic development needs and opportunities for graduates. + Coordinates with Industry Partners, Workforce Development Providers, and the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR), regarding program implementation. + Identifies funding and grant opportunities and develops partnerships and proposals in response to solicitations from the federal Department of Labor, DLLR, and other funders. + Ensures data collection and accountability requirements are met according to grant requirements and training contracts. + Coordinates with industry partners to develop new programs to meet their needs. + Assure courses and instructional environments are perceived and assessed regularly to be high quality; comply with college policies, relevant state regulations (CC-10s, course hours and etc.) and industry specifications based on certification requirements. + Create new course schedules for each semester and ensure partners are aware of the course schedule. + Collaborate with staff to develop customized training, develop new curriculum for open enrollment offerings, and evaluate existing curriculum as needed. + Review courses with low enrollment to determine if we should continue to offer them. + Provide recommendations for budgetary functions. + Review courses with low enrollment to determine if we should continue to offer them. + Collect student outcomes and related program data for required reports. + Ensure program quality and monitor student success. + Interview and provide recommendations to hire adjuncts. + Perform other duties as required to accomplish goals of the unit and WDCED. Required Qualifications **Please provide 7 professional references, uploaded in an additional document.** + Master's Degree in a related field + At least 7 years' experience working in workforce development, higher education, or K-12 programs + At least 5 years' experience supervising staff + Must have excellent communication skills Preferred Qualifications + Doctorate Degree in a related field + At least 10 years' experience working in workforce development, higher education, or K-12 programs + At least 10 years' experience supervising staff

Created: 2024-11-05