Vice Chancellor of Regional Workforce & Economic Development

Job Duties:

1. Establishes and maintains partnerships with regional trade associations,
economic development agencies, and business and industry to identify emerging workforce needs.

1. Develops and delivers customized
   training and programs, administers business and industry assessments, and provides continuing education classes to address employer needs,
   facilitate optimal employment outcomes for students, and strengthen the region's overall workforce.
2. Creates sales and enrollment
   goals for the Workforce Solutions unit and regularly monitors progress and contributes to the achievement of these goals.
3. Reporting
   to the Chancellor, collaborates with academic leadership and faculty to identify opportunities for innovation in
   programming.
4. Directly supervises and evaluates 5-7 full-time employees and indirectly supervises and evaluates up to 50 part-time
   training staff across the Workforce Solutions unit.
5. Serves as a liaison between the college and community industrial boards and
   local chambers of commerce on regional economic development initiatives.
6. Assists in generating revenue and student enrollment that
   impacts the level of state funding and overall budget of the College.
7. Develops a budget that matches campus resources and the goals
   and operational needs of the Workforce Solutions unit. Monitors department expenditures to ensure they align with the goals and needs of the
   unit and the College.
8. Serve as a member of the WKCTC Chancellor's Cabinet.
9. Assumes other duties and responsibilities
   assigned by the Chancellor.

   Minimum Qualifications:

   • Bachelor's Degree in a related field, or equivalent
     degree + experience
   • 3-4 years of related experience (sales, business, marketing, economic development, etc.)
   • Strong
     research, analysis, writing, facilitation, public speaking and project management skills.
   • Demonstrated experience setting and
     attaining goals with a high degree of accountability.
   • Dedication to customer service and serving as a champion of student success
     for all populations by providing a welcoming and friendly environment
   • Willingness to learn about and embrace all aspects of the
     college to better serve our students and our community
   • Commitment to the mission of the comprehensive community and technical
     college and to flexible, customer-oriented community and economic development services
   • Demonstrated collaborative leadership style
     and the communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with College and community members
   • Professional and
     personal integrity