Director of Workforce Development

Director of Workforce Development The Director of Workforce Development is responsible for the management of the Workforce Development Division. Responsibilities Provide proper Leadership and Management to employees to meet departmental and college goals. Plan, recruit, market, promote, administer and manage classes and business solutions for the Workforce Development Division, including Career Skills, Training for Business & Industry, Ready to Work, and Continuing Education. Serve as liaison to business/industry, state agencies, government, economic development and associations to meet workforce needs. Prepare reports related to enrollment in workforce credit programs. Research and prepare grants related to workforce and career technical education initiatives. Assist in the implementation of various Workforce Pell programs. Administrator for Registered Apprenticeship Programs, manage industry partnerships, recruit students, maintain and enter records in RAPIDS, engage with Alabama Office of Apprenticeship, promote and market the program. Foster a customer service environment for fellow employees, students, and visitors. Be an Ambassador for the College. Support the college’s initiative to maximize retention of current students and enable students to finish their collegiate goals. Comply with all policies of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, the ACCS Chancellor’s Office, and the College. Participate in College functions (Award and Honor events, Alumni Homecoming, Commencement, etc.). Assume other work related responsibilities as assigned by the appropriately assigned College administrator. Effective oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of marketing methods and techniques. Commitment to outreach efforts for the College. Willingness to maintain a flexible schedule. Ability to develop and monitor budgets. Willingness to travel as required. Knowledgeable of College’s service area and surrounding areas. Ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to project a positive public image. Qualifications The Director of Workforce Development must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree; a master’s degree is preferred. Demonstrated experience with management and supervision is required. Experience working in a college setting in the areas of training for business and industry and/or community education is preferred. Salary Information Based on Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees Local Salary Schedule C1 month salary schedule. EEO Statement It is the policy of this College that no student or other person because of age or race/color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, or the like shall be excluded or limited from participation in or be denied the benefits of any college program or activity. The College is also an Equal Opportunity Educator. In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and procedures, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Applicants will be employed under the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E‑verify). #J-18808-Ljbffr