Manager, Accelerated Training

Are you someone who strives for excellence, values accountability, provides the best service, all while reflecting unwavering integrity? Our talented team members across the state follow the behaviors, beliefs and outcomes of these core values to ensure that our vision is met. If you're ready to join the TSTC family and make great memories please complete our application process.

Job Description
The Manager, Accelerated Training is responsible for developing, implementing, and administering training programs for external partners. This position will deploy programs that generate profitable revenue and meet the needs of area industries. The Manager, Accelerated Training has the overall responsibility for supervising, budgeting, and directing the implementation and establishment of non-credit projects within their assigned region of the state.

The salary range for this position is $64,525- $67,500 annually.

The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Essential Functions

• Employee will demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students and members of the community.
  
• Demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service, and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students, and members of the community.
  
• Manages the development, marketing, supervision, coordination, and execution of all training and instructional activities for customized grant and/or contract training while collaborating with industry partners (on-campus and off-campus) within a specified region of TSTC's statewide footprint.
  
• Oversees operating budgets and monitors expenditures of funds budgeted for the projects for which they are responsible.
  
• Coordinates employment documents for customized training projects and supervises trainers/instructors and administrative staff that are assigned to those active projects and contracts.
  
• Stewards and maintains relationships with individuals and stakeholders responsible for business and industry in the state of Texas, including Workforce Investment Boards, economic development corporations, City Chambers, community colleges, the Texas Workforce Commission, employers, and industry and professional associations, as it relates to specific contracted training projects.
  
• Exercises strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring accurate, timely, and efficient project completion. This includes managing multiple contracts and projects simultaneously, prioritizing effectively, maintaining structured processes, and delivering high-quality results efficiently.
  
• Exhibits a strong aptitude for collaborating across departments and functions to achieve shared goals and maximize impact.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Education & Experience
Required Qualifications

• Associates Degree in related field; Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree, except in cases where a specific degree is required to meet accreditation standards, licensure requirements, or other legislative or regulatory obligations. This includes, but is not limited to, certain faculty positions and staff roles governed by state or federal educational mandates
  
• 1 year of required management or leadership experience in business or industry. Demonstrated successful ability in business, education, and/or training with knowledge of workforce development and instructional programs, 4 years required experience with managing budgets, comprehensive projects, and knowledge of evaluation methods. 3 years required demonstrated ability in project management.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 year of required management or leadership experience in business or industry.
  
  
• Demonstrated successful ability in business, education, and/or training with knowledge of workforce development and instructional programs.
  
• 5 years required experience with managing budgets, comprehensive projects, and knowledge of evaluation methods.
  
• 4 years required demonstrated ability in project management.
  

Skills & Competencies

• Relationship Building: Proven track record in establishing and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders to advance organizational goals.
  
• Self-Motivated: Exhibits proactive initiative and a strong work ethic, consistently taking ownership of tasks and working independently to contribute to organizational success. Persuasive, High-energy, initiative-taking self-starter.
  
• Problem-Solving: Identifies, analyzes, and resolves problems and challenges to drive continuous improvement and innovation with strong critical thinking abilities.
  
• Financial Management: Demonstrates proficiency in financial management principles and effectively allocates resources to achieve desired outcomes.
  
• Analytical Thinking: Applies critical thinking and analytical skills to evaluate complex issues and make informed decisions.
  
• Leadership: Team leadership skills, with the ability to manage, mentor, and develop staff and provide strategic guidance, inspire teams, and drive results. Ability to work independently and assume decision-making responsibilities - planning, execution, completion, and monitoring.
  
• Customer Service and Teamwork: Commitment to customer service and teamwork demonstrated through proactive engagement and effective collaboration with stakeholders.
  
• Effective Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with clarity, influence, and impact across various internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Knowledge of Higher Education: Strong understanding of higher education and workforce development landscape.
  
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Adapt to changing priorities, work in a fast-paced environment, and handle unexpected situations with poise. Flexibility in adjusting schedules and accommodating shifting demands.
  

Work Environment & Additional Information

• This is an on-campus position that requires employees to be physically present at a campus location at least three days per week
  
• This role may require occasional travel to different office locations and events
  
• Ability to perform essential physical tasks such as sitting, standing, walking, lifting, or other job-specific movements as needed.
  
• Flexibility to work outside regular business hours as needed
  
• This position is full time, requiring a standard 40-hour work week
  
• This role is classified as salaried, exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
  
• This position is not ORP eligible
  

Note: This job description is intended to provide an overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and requirements. This role may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by the supervisor or institution.

The salary range for this position is $64,525- $67,500 annually.

The final salary offer will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at TSTC.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.