What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Workforce Development position at Missouri Western State University?
Missouri Western State University invites candidates for a Director of Workforce Development. Under the supervision of the Provost, this position will oversee all workforce development initiatives for Missouri Western. The successful candidate will collaborate with Missouri Western faculty and staff and area industry partners to address the workforce needs of the region. The position will implement training programming at the Houlne Center and other programming related upskilling and continuing professional education, with attention to revenue generation through development of non credit and for credit programming.
This position will require supervisory experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
This position will require supervisory experience.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Oversee day-to-day operations specific to the Houlne Center and its users (faculty, students, and external partners).
- Direct activities to establish and maintain compliance with policies, standards, and procedures to ensure that technical, professional, and safety standards are met.
- Supervise assigned staff, including full-time, part-time, or temporary staffing. Participate in their selection, training, mentoring, and evaluation.
- Manage operating expenditures in compliance with established budget. Ensure effective and efficient use of resources, including staff, supplies, and equipment.
- Ensure proper staffing of Houlne Center during use, which may include MWSU courses, NCMC courses, workforce development trainings, admissions and recruiting tours, and other special events.
- Enforce safety protocols and compliance guidelines to ensure a safe working environment for all facility users.
- Develop opportunities for revenue generation through development of non- and for-credit programming through internal means, third-party partnerships, and other relevant relationships.
- Assist in gathering operational data in support of strategic planning, budgeting, grant applications or other proposals to benefit Missouri Western.
- Collaboration and communication with faculty, researchers, and industry partners to support ongoing projects, experiments, and research initiatives; with internal stakeholders to coordinate laboratory schedules, resources, and priorities.
- Create and maintain positive relationships with internal and external partners, including industry leadership panels, area chambers and EDCs, and other relevant entities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong written and oral communication skills, and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
- Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office programs (particularly Excel).
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, and delegate work or work independently to meet deadlines and achieve goals.
- Ability to manage to a budget and make efficient use of available resources.
- Creative problem-solving skills.
- Ability to supervise employees.
About Missouri Western State University:
Designated as the State of Missouri’s applied learning institution, Missouri Western State University is a public open-access institution located in St. Joseph, Missouri, on a beautiful 744-acre campus approximately 35 minutes north of the Kansas City International Airport. With 4,500 plus graduate and undergraduate students and over 29,000 alumni, Missouri Western is designated as a First-Gen Forward campus dedicated to academic innovation, regional and community partnerships, and a student-centered experience.
Missouri Western State University is an active participant in the educational, economic, cultural, and social development of the people and region it serves, and the campus’ distinctive focus on applied learning and research is a hallmark of its innovative teaching and learning environment. Missouri Western is an equal opportunity education institution.
Required Qualifications
- A master’s degree in an educational, business, or technical field.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in higher education.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in development of curriculum that addresses workforce needs
- Experience in development of partnerships with business and industry
- Experience in development of funding resources and sustainable revenue
Physical Demands
- Requires the ability to climb, balance, kneel, stoop, and reach.
- Required to use close vision and be able to focus.
- Regularly required to talk and hear; frequently required to sit, stand, and bend at the knee and waist, and walk.
- Must be able to have repetitive wrist, hand and/or finger movement to type and work on computer.
- Must have finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination to work on computer, telephone, and related office equipment.
- Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.
- Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises, and travel.
FLSA
Exempt
Additional Demands
- Occasional local/regional travel.
- Occasional nights or weekends.
Hours of Work
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Schedule will vary as needed.
Schedule will vary as needed.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S762P
Open Date
02/28/2025
Priority Deadline
03/07/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
