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*Applicants MUST submit a cover letter with resume to be considered.
*This position will require in-office presence. Hybrid work schedules may be possible based on specific job duties and consistent with ESD policy.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Lead the Office of Strategic Workforce Development (OSWD) development. Strategic planning and strategy development and deployment for statewide workforce development efforts aligned with Empire State Development’s (ESD) priority industry sectors. Oversee OSWD’s workforce development grant programs and develop new programs as required to continue to meet the needs of New York employers and job seekers. Work collaboratively with fellow NYS agencies on data collection and reporting for workforce development programs. Provide direct supervision of key functions and staff to market, award, and administer grant funds, creating a robust pipeline of industry-driven workforce development programs to fulfill the job needs in high-growth, high-skilled target industry sectors.
WORK PERFORMED:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education Level required: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred and/or equivalent experience in the business/not-for-profit sector.
Experience required: 8 years of full-time experience in the area of workforce development, adult and continuing education, training or closely related field. Must have demonstrated understanding and command of workforce issues and policy. Demonstrated experience working with businesses to develop workforce programs; and experience in supervision and team-based management and experience managing a diverse group of projects and staff.
Experience preferred:12 years of full-time experience in the area of workforce development, adult and continuing education, training or closely related field with experience in curriculum development leading and managing workforce development program contracts a plus (e.g., federally funded programs or WIOA program development and management). Experience with developing and implementing marketing and communication plans and material. Prior experience with programs or activities associated with traditionally underrepresented groups. Experience in industry, particularly in a statewide priority industry or growing sector such as advanced manufacturing, technology, renewable energy, biotechnology and life sciences and an ability to translate industry workforce needs into programs.
Knowledge required: Demonstrated in-depth and current knowledge of industry workforce challenges and ideas for better aligning economic and workforce development goals, initiatives, and resources. Excellent analytical, organizational, and planning skills with an ability to prioritize drive and complete multiple projects under stringent deadlines, and to respond to changing priorities is essential. Entrepreneurial and creative mindset and a strategic, systematic approach. Excellent interpersonal, influencing, written and oral communication skills essential. Demonstrated ability to build relationships with staff in the community and perform in a broad range of environments including academic and business.
Full Time
$174k-223k (estimate)
06/15/2024
09/18/2024
empirestate.co.za
Johannesburg
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