Director of Workforce and Community Education

Purpose/position code/classification/level/work relationships

• Lead the development and facilitation of workforce and community education program offerings for the College district.  
• ADMCTE01010
• Administration, II
• Non-Exempt, Non-Bargaining Unit
• Supervises: Associate Director of Workforce Development and Community Education, Workforce and Community Education Support Specialist, hourly workers and student workers.
• Reports to: Dean of Career and Technical Education
• Principal Working Relationship: Dean of Career and Technical Education, Associate Director of Workforce and Community Education, Workforce and Community Education Support Specialist, Coordinator of Career Development, Career Technical Education Program Support Specialist, Faculty, Staff, Vendors, Industry Partners, Community Members

Primary responsibilities

1. Oversee the day-to-day activities of all workforce and community education programs and services at Carl Sandburg College.
2. Conduct research and activities, including local needs assessments and labor market data analyses, to ensure program offerings and services are aligned with community and industry needs.
3. Identify, develop, and implement workforce and community education offerings, both credit and non-credit, including, but not limited to: workshops, seminars, trips, youth camps, customized courses and short-term trainings.  
4. Responsible for the design, development, scheduling, marketing, recruitment, enrollment, fiscal management, data management, and delivery of all workforce and community education programs.
5. Maintain and provide necessary ICCB documentation, contracts, pay sheets, expense requests, requests for pay, fiscal records and reports.   
6. Lead diverse community education advisory committees and glean committee feedback in an effort to provide lifelong learning opportunities that serve all members of the community college district.  
7. Act as a liaison between the College and workforce development partners, representing the College at workforce development meetings and events.    
8. Actively engage in nationally recognized Career and Technical Student Organization chapters that support workforce readiness.          
9. Seek, assist in the application of, and manage grants related to workforce and community education.  
10. Lead the collection of assessment information from workforce and community education programs. Utilize assessment information for evaluation of programmatic improvement. Assist in the strategic planning process and systematic program review.
11. Make presentations to appropriate groups and periodically report workforce and community education updates to College Leadership and Administration.  
12. Attend all required meetings, trainings and seminars.   
13. Other duties as assigned.

Assist with:

1. Community relations and marketing.
2. Economic development initiatives.
3. Career and Technical Education advisory committee member selection and meetings.   
4. Registration and on-site implementation of programs.  
5. Management of the Perkins grant and related Career and Technical Education grants.
6. Student work-based learning and mentorship programs, including post-graduation follow-up to evaluate the effectiveness of such activities as they relate to gainful employment.

Risk-management and loss-prevention activities

1. Maintain a working knowledge of the college’s emergency procedures and actively participate in the college risk-management program.
2. Monitor conditions, events and circumstances that present risk to the college community. Intervene and/or report as specified in the college’s risk-management plan.

Minimum necessary education, skills and experience

1. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
2. Community education or workforce development experience preferred.
3. Working knowledge of computer systems and software.
4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and to work effectively with instructors, vendors, industry partners, and program participants. 
5. Must be able to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines. Possess strong verbal, written, analytical, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
6. Some evening and/or weekend work and travel may be required.
7. Must hold a valid driver's license. 
8. The ability to communicate successfully both verbally and in writing with clients without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
9. Spanish or French proficiency preferred. 

Physical requirements to perform job functions

1. Basic dexterity skills (computer work, telephoning and other office equipment).  
2. General physical effort required includes sitting, bending, reaching and some lifting (20 lbs. or less) and the ability to place a work order for anything over that limit.
3. Operation of a motor vehicle as required for travel to position responsibilities.

Salary : $59,590 - $69,870