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Executive Director of Workforce Development and Corporate Partnerships
Executive Director of Workforce Development and Corporate PartnershipsEmployment type: Full-time Administrative Faculty, 12 months, exempt
Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) is seeking a dynamic and innovative candidate to lead its Workforce Development and Adult Education programs. The successful candidate will possess a background and knowledge of workforce development from professional experience. They will be the face of Piedmont Virginia Community College in the business/corporate community as well as leading a team of professionals programming and offering workforce classes.
The PVCC Workforce Development Program focuses on short-term workforce career preparation training programs through open enrollment and corporate training uniquely designed for regional companies and businesses. The Thomas Jefferson Adult Career Education program helps adults enhance their core academic skills to earn a high school diploma or GED and prepare them for other academic or workforce opportunities.
A successful workforce program works closely with regional business and industries to assess their needs, guide the development and delivery of workforce programs that will help not only businesses to be successful, but assist individuals to improve their skills. Many programs will lead to industry credentials in high demand fields resulting in increased earning power. A readily skilled workforce is key to successful economic growth and Piedmont Virginia Community College wants to partner in that success.
Reporting to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development, the Executive Director collaborates closely with the Vice President to shape the vision and strategic direction of the division.
Seek assistance and direction from professional organizations such as LERN and other workforce programs to develop best practices as appropriate.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field
- Minimum of five years of increasing experience and management responsibilities leading workforce development programs/initiatives or business consultant teams
- Experience in either higher education workforce training and/or private workforce development
- Strong entrepreneurial mindset with experience in identifying market opportunities and creating innovative solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to revitalize programs, implement growth and revenue strategies, including customized training contracts and credential-based offerings to achieve financial sustainability
- Experience developing partnerships among organizations such as institutions of higher education, the public sector, and the business community.
To view full description and apply online https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/90923
The Virginia Community College System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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