What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Workforce Industry Partnership in Construction position at Centerstate Corporation for Economic Opportunity?
Job Description
Job Description
Description : Job Summary
The Director of Workforce-Industry Partnerships will be responsible for managing industry-focused workforce development activities, particularly within the construction industry, helping companies grow while creating career pathways for un- and underemployed Central New Yorkers. This role includes leading the Syracuse Build initiative and its replication in three counties while overseeing workforce development strategies and employer engagement in advanced manufacturing and other high-tech industries.
The Director will manage relationships with union leadership, ensure alignment with diversity initiatives, and foster collaborative partnerships. They will maintain and expand the Construction and CDL Industry Partnership frameworks, while managing regional sub grants, providing technical assistance, and ensuring quality assurance with Build partners.
This position requires a skilled listener, problem solver, and consensus builder capable of navigating complex relationships, aligning stakeholders, and advocating for employer needs.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Employer Engagement & Relationship Management (50%)
- Build and maintain strong relationships with employers, serving as the primary point of contact between the Workforce Innovation team and employer partners.
- Identify, cultivate, and develop new partnerships with industry employers aligned with mission and objectives.
- Lead employer engagement efforts in workforce training programs, including interviews, classroom visits, employer tours, and hiring. Oversee employer adherence to program requirements.
- Facilitate employer-led strategies to improve job quality, workforce retention, and advancement with a focus on diverse talent pools.
- Meet regularly with employers to understand workforce needs, identify opportunities for partnership, and share program feedback with the Workforce Innovation team.
- Advocate for employer input in strategy and program development to ensure alignment.
Industry Partnership Management & Coordination (40%)
Communications & Outreach (10%)
Additional Duties
Requirements :
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Education and Experience
Physical and Mental Requirements
Close mental and visual attention required for computer use, verbal communication, and extensive reading. General office equipment is used.
Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional office environment, with occasional travel to client / member / prospect locations.
Disclaimer :
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. The company reserves the right to add to or revise an employee's job duties at any time at its sole discretion. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship. CenterState CEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
