Position Title: Executive Director for Workforce Development (Reg FT)

Department: Workforce Development

Campus: West Hills Center

Additional Information: This position will remain open until filled. However, in order to ensure consideration for an interview, please submit your completed application, cover letter and resume by no later than July 10, 2024. The College cannot guarantee that application materials received after this date will be considered or reviewed.

Benefits: CCAC offers an exceptional benefits package. Highlights include an excellent health plan with very low out-of-pocket expense network option, generous time off and holiday pay, a 403b retirement plan with up to 10% employer match or other options through the State's retirement defined benefit pension system, free employee parking, public service (student) loan forgiveness eligible employer, and employer paid benefits including group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

Remote Work Option: Hybrid

Salary Grade: Admin 19 - $87,130

Job Category: Administrators

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Job Slot: 5636

Job Open Date: 6/20/2024

Job Close Date: Open until filled

General Summary: Oversees mid-level managers including directors of workforce training and certification programs and community education. Facilitates demand-driven training with business/industry, economic develop partners and academic discipline faculty. Supervises and assists with the development of grants and special projects to address workforce training needs in the region.

Requirements: Master's Degree in a related field (Doctorate preferred) and a minimum of five years progressive experience in all areas of workforce development including corporate partnerships, new program development, high demand occupations, apprenticeship and certification programs. Familiarity with federal, state and local funding opportunities. Strong commitment to demand-driven workforce training model in a fast paced environment. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience with financial forecasting and budget responsibilities. Familiarity with trade union environment a plus.

Duties:

• Assists and acts as designee for the Vice President of Workforce in developing and maintaining partnerships with employers, unions, and other agencies throughout the region to maximize opportunities for training, grant initiatives, and partnerships.
• Supervises and assist as needed with the development and design of demand driven workforce programs curriculum
• Oversees the development of design of relevant workforce curriculum and community education programming to advance the implementation of prior learning assessment (PLA) and formalized pathways to academic programs where appropriate.
• Provides operational leadership and oversight in managing day-to-day activities within the Workforce Development Division.
• Maintains a high level of knowledge in the areas of workforce development and continuing education including staying informed by attending relevant economic and workforce related training and networking events and conferences
• Travel to other relevant community venues, CCAC campus and center locations to support workforce training activities as required.
• Initiate, develop, and maintain employer relationships to promote revenue-generating opportunities.
• Oversees the development of new initiatives within the Workforce Development Division (ie. those with the workforce development boards, professional organizations, community partners, government entities and other relevant stakeholders).).
• Work collaboratively with marketing personnel to promote workforce training throughout the region.
• Oversees the planning production and publication of both printed and computerized curriculum materials/ course syllabi, and marketing collateral including website oversite for division landing pages.
• Evaluates effectiveness of non-credit programs and make recommendations for improvement.
• Oversees the establishment of course offerings consistent with identified industry needs.
• Facilitates the integration of credit and non-credit programs within the CCGE and as otherwise appropriate
• Represents the Vice President for Workforce Development as requested at college and community events when necessary
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Clearances: Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and in order to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances and are available here.



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