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Executive Director - Workforce Development

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Employment Terms: This is a full-time, FLSA - exempt, benefited, position in the Economic Development Division that reports to the Vice President of Economic Development.

Salary : $90,000/yr Commensurate with education and experience

Schedule: 40-hours per week Monday – Friday at the Lawrenceville Campus, occasional Saturdays and Evenings. May occasionally work at the Alpharetta-North Fulton Campus. Flexibility is a must.

Minimum Qualifications (Job Code 11214):

Bachelor’s degree in a related field *and* Five (5) years of work experience in Economic Development .

Preferred Qualifications:

In lieu of five (5) years of work experience in Economic Development, five (5) years of experience in Continuing Education or Workforce Development will be accepted. In addition to the minimum qualifications, preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in workforce development, curriculum development, and strategic relationship management. A Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation is highly desirable but not required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) implementation and its application within business and industry are also considered advantageous.

Job Description Summary:

An Executive Director of Workforce Development within the Economic Development Division is responsible for overseeing the planning, development, implementation, and management of all continuing education programs. This role involves strategic planning, financial management, staff supervision, and ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations. The Executive Director also fosters relationships with community and industry partners, promoting the college's continuing education offerings and supporting student success

Certain positions are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Refusal to take the test or a positive result will lead to separation and a 2-year ineligibility period for state employment.

Additionally, for any employment offer that includes a required drug test, the test must be completed within 48 hours. Failure to comply will result in the offer being rescinded and a 2-year ineligibility period for state employment

Duties/ Responsibilities

Percentage of Time

1. Plans and organizes the daily operation of the department to include some or all the following: continuing education, off campus activities, industrial projects, customized training;

10%

2. Promotes the continuing education program to public and private organizations in a professional manner

10%

3. Coordinates business and industry tours and guest speakers. Provides information on programs offered at the technical college

10%

4. Makes effective presentations to prospective companies seeking to relocate or expand their employment

10%

5. Ensures compliance with institutional accreditation criteria;

1%

6. Manages and oversees financial/budget operations of the department

5%

7. Monitors the activities of personnel to ensure compliance with TCSG policy manual, accreditation standards, and department policies

5%

8. Develops and/or assists with the development of policies and procedures and recommends changes to effectively meet the goals and requirements of the program

5%

9. Maintains knowledge of assigned program area and gives updates to management on services, operations, and projects

5%

10. Evaluates employees at scheduled intervals upon reviewing of all relevant information

2%

11. Regularly evaluating the effectiveness of programs, making adjustments as needed to ensure quality and relevance

2%

12. Maintains and stays up-to-date with policies, procedures, and state or federal laws that may impact department initiatives;

2%

13. Analyzes collected data for program improvement

1%

14. Assists community leaders and partners with the recruitment of new businesses and the expansion of existing businesses within the service area

10%

15. Shows persistence and seeks alternatives when obstacles arise; seeks solutions to overcome said obstacles

1%

16. Building and maintaining partnerships with local businesses, industries, and community organizations to identify training needs and promote program enrollment

7%

17. Conducts presentations and briefings. Participates in community events promoting the college and related programs

5%

18. Plans and designs performance-based training for business and industry as well as Quick Start companies

1%

19. Provides Retraining Tax Credit assistance for companies per Georgia Department of Revenue requirements

1%

20. Participates in the strategic planning process of the technical college

1%

21. Promotes, develops, provides instruction, and administers adult staff development and pre-employment training programs in a technical college or employer setting

1%

22. Develops and implements an education plan to ensure staff, space, and educational materials are adequate and comply with federal and state guidelines. Requests funds and approves expenditure of funds for economic development staff efforts

5%

Physical Demands:

Frequency

(N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly

Requires operation, access, or control of financial resources.

Requires having a P-Card.

Driving is a responsibility of this position.

This position will have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care.

This position will have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications).

This position is a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods with or without reasonable accommodation.

This position requires moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another with or without reasonable accommodation.

This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directions with or without reasonable accommodation.

This position requires the ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers with or without reasonable accommodation.

This position requires the ability to operate machinery and/or power tools with or without reasonable accommodation.

Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.

Noisy environments.

Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, spouse of military member or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I financed programs, educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services.

The Technical College System and Technical Colleges shall promote the realization of equal opportunity through a positive continuing program of specific practices designed to ensure the full realization of equal opportunity. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Lisa Richardson, Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building A, Room 407, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, 678-226-6691, [email protected]

Bachelor's degree in a related field *and* Five (5) years of work experience in Economic Development areas. Experience using MicroSoft Office programs. Economic Development Trainer Certification.

Additional Information

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+ Requisition ID: EDU09WL

+ Number of Openings: 1

+ Advertised Salary: $90,000/yr

+ Shift: Day Job