What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workforce Initiatives Manager position at LCTCS?
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Categories: Workforce Initiatives
The Workforce Initiatives Manager will engage with industry and education stakeholders to identify gaps in the workforce development system and develop strategies to address them. LED FastStart Workforce Initiative’s support is offered to both LED FastStart Projects, LED Prospects and other Louisiana workforce initiatives. Responsibilities include conducting regional workforce analyses, defining priorities, collaborating with educational institutions to align offerings to regional needs, and developing strategies to build awareness of opportunities among students and influencers.
LED FastStart, Louisiana Economic Development’s single-source, workforce solutions provider is building a world-class team to support Louisiana’s workforce for new and expanding companies. Our primary focus is to assist companies in Recruitment, Training, and Sustaining their workforce during and after their LED FastStart project is closed. We work with each company to develop and deliver customized training programs for their new workforce. We are in partnership with the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS), 4-year colleges, public and private, Workforce Development Boards, Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC), Economic Development Organizations, Non-Profit Organizations, Community based education programs, and Board of Regents. The Workforce Initiatives support will be developed during pre and post-employment and enable the company to launch a new operation or to expand an existing operation. Our commitment to our customers is 24/7 responsiveness through value added recruiting support, training and workforce development programs.
College: LCTCS
Department: FastStart
Sub department: Workforce Initiatives
Type of Appointment: Full time - Regular
Salary: Will be commensurate with both education and experience.
Responsibilities include conducting regional workforce analyses, defining priorities, collaborating with educational institutions to align offerings to regional needs, and developing strategies to build awareness of opportunities among students and influencers. The Workforce Initiatives Manager will also serve as an ambassador to expand work-based learning programs, apprenticeships, and innovative learning models across the state.
Will also serve as a subject matter expert for LED FastStart’s curriculum development and training teams, assisting with new development and revisions to existing curriculums and conducting instructor certification programs.
The ideal candidate will have extensive management and training experience in manufacturing, software development or other technical field. Significant project management or operational experience in a high-performance environment is required. A history of leadership positions in educational institutions is strongly preferred.
Will be required to travel extensively throughout Louisiana and occasionally travel outside of Louisiana and the United States.
Key activities/responsibilities include:
- Plan, organize, implement and evaluate workforce initiatives to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction and maintain positive client relationships
- Coordinate and communicate with all LED FastStart colleagues and staff on all workforce initiatives’ support
- Establish and maintain strong working partnerships with all Louisiana higher education and workforce partners
- Coordinate communications between LED FastStart Project contacts and workforce partners
- Analyze workforce data pertaining to education programs, graduates, and current/future pool of qualified candidates
- Identify opportunities to move the needle on critical workforce metrics
- Evaluate and communicate internship / apprenticeship / externships / co-op opportunities for LED FastStart Projects
- Collaborate with industry representatives, regional and local economic development entities, regional Jump Start Teams, sector partnerships, workforce development boards, industry associations and other regional workforce contributors as well as statewide and national workforce stakeholders to develop innovative solutions to regional workforce challenges
- Promote work-based learning, apprenticeships, and innovative learning models throughout the state
- Serve as a subject matter expert and conduct instructor certification programs for LED FastStart curriculums
Required Experience: A minimum of 5 years of experience in higher education administration including practices and procedures, project management, resource and records management, data collection and analysis, and program evaluation.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong and effective communication, team work skills and also the ability to work independently with self-motivation while also reaching out when needed for direction and collaboration.
Proficiency in standard Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in a technical or educational field.
Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, LCTCS has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted and position will remain open until filled.
Application Instructions: Applicants for this position should submit a cover letter that addresses the outlined responsibilities, a resume, and the names and contact information for three professional/work-related references. *If selected, applicant will be asked to provide a certified copy of transcript prior to employment start date if it is needed to qualify for the position.
In accordance with LCTCS Policy #6.036, a criminal history check will be conducted on all new hires. LCTCS participates in the federal E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes. LCTCS is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information about the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, visit www.lctcs.edu. LCTCS is in partnership with Louisiana Economic Development FastStart.
Advertised: 18 Feb 2025 Central Standard Time
Applications close:
