Position Overview

The Executive Director for the Orange County Regional Consortium (OCRC) reports to the designated administrator and provides leadership in the planning, organization, administration, evaluation, and policy development for career technical education, economic and workforce development programs, and initiatives within the Orange County region.

Representative Duties

1. Leadership and Strategic Planning: Provides leadership and long-range planning for career technical education (CTE) and workforce development in collaboration with Orange County colleges, industry leaders, and workforce constituents.
2. Consortium Management: Manages the operations of the Orange County Regional Consortium, including organizing county-wide meetings, overseeing budget development, managing reporting requirements.
3. Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration: Serves as the liaison between the consortium and Orange County educational institutions, businesses, workforce development boards, chambers of commerce, and other economic development organizations.
4. Program Implementation: Facilitates the implementation of the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office CTE, workforce, and economic development initiatives within Orange County.
5. Regional Project Oversight: Oversees the development, monitoring, and evaluation of regional workforce initiatives and grant-funded projects.
6. Data & Outcome Reporting: Collaborates with district and college research offices to determine methodologies for measuring the impact of workforce and economic development initiatives.
7. Marketing & Promotion: Supports and coordinates marketing efforts that promote career technical education programs within the Orange County region.
8. Budget & Fiscal Management: Manages the consortium's budget and ensures fiscal responsibility.
9. Professional Development: Organizes and coordinates professional development opportunities for Orange County CTE staff, faculty, and administrators.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: A Master's degree in business, education, public administration, or a related field. At least five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a leadership role, including grant management, program development, and workforce or economic development in an educational or workforce setting.