Director of Professional Development and Placement

Job Duties

• Workforce Training: Meet with Industry and community representatives to assess training needs and identify new program opportunities.
  • Design, develop, and implement customized training programs based on identified needs.
  • Hire and supervise qualified instructors and trainers.
  • Cook up and promote program schedules to individuals, businesses, and community partners.
  • Develop cost structures for training to earn a profit and raise revenue.
  • Manage and monitor departmental budgets to ensure fiscal responsibility.
  • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with local businesses and organizations.
  • Identify, develop, and submit proposals for governmental and organizational training contracts (RFPs).
  • Collaborate with the Grants Department to pursue funding opportunities.
  • Aid TAA students with training approval processes and funding applications.
  • Maintain Workforce Training website.
• Placement: Provide career development support for students and alumni, including job search strategies and résumé assistance.
  • Maintain Placement website.
  • Meet with classes to present job search strategies.
  • Establish and maintain employer relationships to identify job openings and facilitate employment, internship, apprenticeship, and job shadowing opportunities.
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute job fairs and on-campus recruiting events to connect students with potential employers.

Anderson County Higher Education Site Director

• Collaborate with Roane State Community College (RSCC) staff and faculty to address building maintenance and operational issues in coordination with TCAT Knoxville staff and faculty.
  • For example, emergency drills, facility closures, accommodating special guests and visitors, etc.
  • Plan and oversee student activities and events, including Campus Activities Board programming.
  • Manage and organize student support initiatives, including food pantry operations and related resource distribution.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with three years of experience in the field of workforce development.
• Must have the initiative to be a self-starter and the ability to travel across the college's service area.
• Must be able to work a variety of hours to attend events.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in the field of workforce development.
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Knowledge of Manufacturing and Human Resources.
  • Excellent networking and project management skills.