Executive Director, Workforce Development
- Flathead Valley Community College
- Location: Kalispell, Montana
- Category: Admin-Other Administrative Positions
- Posting Date: 05/13/2022
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
Executive Director, Workforce Development
DEPARTMENT : President
PAY RANGE: $85,000 - $100,000 depending on experience, 12 mos. per year, benefit-eligible
Generous Benefits include:
- Health/Vision, Dental, Life/ADD & Long-term Disability Insurance: Generous Employer contribution toward the cost of this benefit
- Vacation Leave: Earn up to 15 days per year
- Sick Leave: Earn up to 12 days per year
- Holiday Leave: 12 per year
- Retirement: Participates in MT Public Employee Retirement System and Employer match up to 7% for 403(b)
- Tuition Waiver: Employee plus up to two legal dependents
FLSA: Exempt
CLOSING DATE:
Open Until Filled; however, first review of application materials is May 23, 2022; priority will be given to materials received by the review date
Open Until Filled; however, first review of application materials is May 23, 2022; priority will be given to materials received by the review date
SUMMARY
The Executive Director provides leadership and oversight of comprehensive workforce development services in alignment with local, state, and national strategies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Leads in the planning, development, and coordination of all workforce development efforts for the College. Networks with schools, businesses, and community partners on workforce trends and economic development efforts; evaluates and makes recommendation for the College’s role in meeting needs.
- Oversees the Trades and Industrial Arts, Continuing Education, Apprenticeship, and Workforce programs. Provides leadership, mentors, and supervises staff; motivates and empowers staff to create environments that promote innovation; sets standards for delivering quality education
- Partners with stakeholders to identify outcomes and objectives for programs to meet workforce development needs. Plans, implements, oversees the development of new programs that match the identified workforce development needs and economic development initiatives.
- Builds strong relationships with community; strengthen workforce abilities through skill-based education and training; increases regional awareness of career opportunities in programs available at the college.
- Evaluates opportunities, assists with instructional initiatives, including new programs development and revision of existing programs and curriculum to meet the changing needs of students and area businesses.
- Reviews quality standards pertaining to course development and delivery, collaborating with subject matter experts as needed.
- Represents the president with workforce development partners for local, state, regional and national meetings and events.
- Identifies and pursues grants, funding, and opportunities to support workforce development. Serves on the Perkins grant committee.
- Oversees the college’s coordination with outside entities and organizations regarding work experience, apprenticeship, and internship opportunities.
- Ensures progress toward meeting departmental and college mission and goals and special projects; advises and participates in institutional planning; coordinates areas of responsibility in support of the College’s strategic plan.
- Establishes relationships and outreach to the community, employers, and schools to increase awareness and develop pathways to college success in career and technical fields.
- Establishes and maintains strong collegial relationships and networks with staff, faculty, administrators, and community members
- Establishes and maintains strong advisory committees.
- Participates actively and with initiative in continuous improvement efforts to provide efficient and quality services; leads the review of processes; conducts or manages reports.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current practices and trends in higher education, workforce and economic trends related to career and technical education. Promotes excellence and best practices.
- Serves on or leads college-wide committees
- Other duties as assigned
- Reports to the President.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree in education, career and technical education, or closely related field; AND,
- Five years’ experience working with business, industry, and community workforces; AND,
- Five years’ experience in a role working with higher education and/or K-12 doing instructional programming.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience teaching in higher education or K-12 A minimum of three year’s classroom teaching experience;
- Comprehensive knowledge of the role and mission of community colleges
- Comprehensive knowledge of career and technical education delivery
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILIITES
- Ability and willingness to serve as a representative for the College by interacting appropriately with the public, donors, students, potential students and College community
- Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with instructional programs and assessments.
- Working knowledge of use of technology and software in a learning environment
- Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships with staff, students, and public
- Ability to follow and issue directions
- Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrated ability to lead multiple departments and employee groups
- Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
- Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check
- Ability to respond in the event of an emergency
- This is a Medium Duty job, according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles, U.S. Department of Labor and Industry. Medium Duty involves exertion of 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must apply online at www.fvcc.edu/jobs; paper submission of applications or resume materials are not accepted for open positions. FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration.
Additionally, applicants are required to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application ( NOTE: FVCC's applicant tracking system will time-out after 45 minutes of inactivity. Please have your documents ready to upload before you click the Apply button.) :
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must apply online at www.fvcc.edu/jobs; paper submission of applications or resume materials are not accepted for open positions. FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration.
Additionally, applicants are required to submit the following documents by uploading them to the online application ( NOTE: FVCC's applicant tracking system will time-out after 45 minutes of inactivity. Please have your documents ready to upload before you click the Apply button.) :
- Letter of application indicating how you meet the minimum qualifications and detail your work experience as it relates to the position's Knowledge, Skills and Abilities; AND
- A current, comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae; AND,
- Unofficial transcripts for all degrees held AND/OR Professional Certifications (if more than one transcript or certification, combine and upload as one document). As a condition of employment, the successful candidate will submit official transcripts for all d degrees held and applicable certifications to FVCC HR prior hire. Only transcripts from accredited institutions will be accepted.), AND
- Three professional references, with complete contact information, must be provided on the application form. Professional references must be individuals most familiar with applicant's work experience, skills, and work behaviors and supervisory experience. Do not list family and friends for professional references.
EMPLOYMENT SPONSORSHIP: FVCC is not able to sponsor individuals seeking employment. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION'S, REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: Prior to any offers of employment, FVCC conducts thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicant's application or resume. Additionally, FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: FVCC is an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action organization. It is FVCC's policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran’s status, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as required by federal and state laws.
FVCC BOARD POLICY: The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at https://www.fvcc.edu/about-fvcc/board-of-trustees/fvcc-board-policy
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE ACT: Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified Veterans. Veterans’ Preference laws do not, however, guarantee Veterans a job, nor do they give Veterans’ preference in internal actions such as promotion, transfer, reassignment, and reinstatement. I understand that applying for a preference is voluntary and that all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in a separate confidential file. To claim Veterans' Preference, you must complete the Veterans' Preference Form (form is available at: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to Jobs@fvcc.edu. Claims for Veterans' preference must be received by Human Resources prior to position closing date.
WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION: Based on the Windfall Elimination Provision, I understand my employment may not be covered by Social Security. To learn more about the Windfall Elimination Provision click https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10045.pdf.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.
EEO/AA
EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION'S, REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: Prior to any offers of employment, FVCC conducts thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicant's application or resume. Additionally, FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: FVCC is an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action organization. It is FVCC's policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran’s status, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as required by federal and state laws.
FVCC BOARD POLICY: The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at https://www.fvcc.edu/about-fvcc/board-of-trustees/fvcc-board-policy
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE ACT: Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified Veterans. Veterans’ Preference laws do not, however, guarantee Veterans a job, nor do they give Veterans’ preference in internal actions such as promotion, transfer, reassignment, and reinstatement. I understand that applying for a preference is voluntary and that all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in a separate confidential file. To claim Veterans' Preference, you must complete the Veterans' Preference Form (form is available at: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to Jobs@fvcc.edu. Claims for Veterans' preference must be received by Human Resources prior to position closing date.
WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION: Based on the Windfall Elimination Provision, I understand my employment may not be covered by Social Security. To learn more about the Windfall Elimination Provision click https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10045.pdf.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.
EEO/AA