Dean of Workforce Development

About the role

Plans, develops, manages, coordinates, markets, and conducts training for the Workforce Development Division of Northeastern Technical College, including management and supervision of all employees and program activities. Assists in the development and implementation of short- and long-term plans that support the College’s strategic objectives, goals, and mission, and evaluates the effectiveness of plans and activities.

Responsibilities

• Ensures degree offerings meet the needs of the community, business, and industry served throughout the college service area of Chesterfield, Marlboro, and Dillon Counties, including conducting Advisory Board Meetings with stakeholders.
• Working with division deans, builds and supports all NETC education programs that can transition and generate college credit supporting student success throughout the institution service area.
• Implements a comprehensive approach to continuous improvement by using and analyzing relevant data to design, review, evaluate, and revise programs, services, and course management.
• Manages operational systems that result in effective administrative processes for budget management, inventory management, course programming, and scheduling to ensure a sound fiscal base and ROI.
• Oversees and coordinates all areas of office functions to include student enrollment, student assistance programs, distance learning programs, internships, apprenticeships, programming, and purchasing.
• Builds relationships and alliances with external constituencies to fulfill the mission, goals, and objectives of the College.
• Oversees and develops education course offerings in partnership with industry to bring certifications and recognized credentials to all Workforce programming.
• Oversees the interviewing, selection, monitoring, mentoring, and evaluation of department employees to ensure quality performance of personnel.
• Other assignments as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• A master's degree in a related discipline, plus six (6) years of progressively responsible related work experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience working with industries to develop, implement, and complete industry-specific training programs.
• Experience in workforce development and grant project management.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage office, supervise employees, coordinate and develop training, serve as internal/external consultant, and develop and implement marketing strategies.
• Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work with upper-level management in an efficient manner.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Possesses integrity to work with business and agency heads.
• Ability to deal with interruptions and prepare response to continuous requests for training, workshops, and seminars through working with agencies, consultants, other technical colleges, and internal sources.

Additional Comments

The work environment requires professionalism in marketing programs and services, organizing response to community needs in a timely manner. Travel to meetings, conferences, and workshops out of town is required. Evening and weekend hours may be required to address special events.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• Attractive leave policy in addition to most State Holidays
• Work/Life Balance
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
• Professional Development opportunities
• NETC is a qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program — forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time at NETC

Schedule

Normal schedule for most positions: Monday–Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a 30-minute lunch; Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (no lunch).