Aviation Workforce Partnerships Manager (FT, Grant Funded), CFRE11621FIPSE

Aviation Workforce Partnerships Manager (FT, Grant Funded), CFRE11621FIPSE The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions. College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities. Primary Duties and Responsibilities The Aviation Workforce Partnerships Manager has operations management and leadership responsibility for the Department of Education, FIPSE Aviation Grant activities. This position is responsible for college-wide corporate relationship cultivation, while supporting workforce development relevant to the degrees and certificates offered by the Aviation Department. The Aviation Workforce Partnerships Manager will be chiefly responsible for managing the industry and partner relationships that support COD Aviation programs and services. While all industry clusters will be addressed, a focus on five key industry clusters of Aviation, UAS Certified Drone Airmen including FIRE, EMS, and Survey industries, Transportation and Logistics and adjacent technology and Manufacturing by leading unit strategy and planning. Leadership duties to include the efficient and effective use of facilities and fiscal and human resource alignment to best connect industry to COD Aviation and UAS programs, faculty, staff and students. This position is primarily responsible for creating new industry relationships as well as maintaining current relationships. The Aviation Workforce Partnerships Manager will provide excellent customer service support, strategic planning, relationship cultivation, support of the College's Integrated Marketing and Communications Plan, contributing to market analysis and assuring programs and services meet current and future needs of those we serve. The Aviation Project Manager works closely with daily operations of key business align and catalog services within Continuing Education, Career Services, Perkins, Advancement, Project-Hire Ed, full-time faculty and program Dean, Career Services, President's Office, etc. Centralize the College's Aviation and UAS efforts, serving as a single-entry point and contact for external partners. Map current Aviation and UAS workforce and economic development efforts/units at the College to inform better collaboration across campus and to improve access by external partners. Develop an annual FIPSE budget, according to grant terms, and an annual work plan that includes activity, budget, enrollment, revenue and expense projections to ensure financial responsibility and growth, as well as compliance with the grant terms and objectives. Work with Dean of STEM, Aviation, and UAS Faculty, COD Marketing and Communications, and other internal stakeholders to develop recruitment and marketing materials relative to industry and employer partners, prospective students, superintendents, and other regional high school leadership for dual-credit and dual enrollment partnerships development. Assist the Dean of STEM in creating the strategic directions for Aviation and UAS Department. Direct staff and faculty in a high performance, rapid prototyping, cost-effective unit that maintains an outstanding quality of service to all stakeholders. The Aviation Workforce Partnerships Manager must successfully predict future market needs for professional development/career training and positively contribute to COD's image and financial sustainability. Partner with employers to assess workforce needs, workforce program development and establish apprenticeship opportunities. Work with the Dean, Grants Office, Faculty, and Institutional Research to establish quarterly and annual reports and workplans, as well as enrollment targets monitoring performance and annual action plan milestones based on the current FIPSE workplan. Keep the Dean of STEM informed of FIPSE activities, plans and outcomes. Conduct ongoing research of new programs and evaluation of existing Aviation and UAS programs and activities. Direct the Aviation and UAS Employer and Stakeholder Committee and lead regular meetings of regional employers, partners, and key industry stakeholders. Lead FIPSE Aviation and UAS efforts to communicate total economic development impact, as well as employer and employee success stories. Develop a model to assess business training gaps and to quantifying a firm's ROI from COD training. Represent the Dean of STEM in meetings as directed by the Dean of STEM. Other related duties as assigned by the Dean of STEM. Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of related education and workforce/partnership management experience required. Master's Degree in Business, Marketing, Management or related field preferred. Project Management Certification Preferred. Experience Minimum five (5) years successful experience in project management, workforce development, higher education, human resources, operations management, sales management, or related field required. Strong communication/negotiation skills (both verbal and written) required. Demonstrable skills in managing projects or programs required. Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking required. Excellent relationship building and client-facing skills required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively influence at all levels required. Must be self-directed and work well independently as well as part of team required. Experience working in a collaborative manner with diverse constituencies required. Should possess a combination of hands-on tactical experience along with the ability to think and act strategically with demonstrated success in managing projects, programs or processes required. An analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities required. Ability to make decisions in ambiguous situations, exercising good judgment based on information and analysis in an organized and professional manner required. Demonstrated experience in effectively promoting workforce development programs to the community preferred. Three (3) years or more full-time administrative experience supervising adult education and/or education programs for adults preferred. Knowledge of Federal grant management preferred. Working Conditions Computer, multi-line telephone, calculator, copier, various printers, electronic typewriter, scanner, CRM software and email marketing programs. Proficiency in Excel and Word. Knowledge of emergency scenario planning software a plus. General office environment. Must have own vehicle for local travel. Frequent local travel, occasional overnight travel required. This position requires a background check and drug screen. Hiring Range Starting pay begins at $75,131 based on experience. Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience. College of DuPage also offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision effective the first day of employment, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. The College of DuPage is committed to recruiting and retaining high performing talent to our institution, continuing our tradition of excellence. We encourage all people across the broad spectrum of those communities we serve to explore and apply for positions at COD for which they believe they are qualified. College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans' status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law. To apply, visit COD's careers site. Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. #J-18808-Ljbffr College of DuPage