Director of Workforce Development

White Mountains Community College; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A community college in Manchester, England, seeks a Director for Community and Corporate Education programs. The ideal candidate will manage training programs, maintain relationships with local businesses, and oversee curriculum development. Requirements include a Master's degree and 8 years of relevant experience. This position offers a chance to engage with the community and enhance workforce development initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in education, corporate/business training, and/or human resources management.
• Direct experience in program or curriculum development and training.
• Knowledge of competitive issues facing business and the ability to offer technology assistance.

Responsibilities

• Direct the college's comprehensive Community and Corporate Education programs.
• Manage program development, curriculum, and training contracts.
• Cultivate relationships with local and regional businesses.

Skills

Knowledge of learning styles of adults

Ability to conduct training programs and needs assessments

Project/program management

Instructing business leaders

Education

Master's degree in education, business administration, engineering, industrial relations, or human resource management

Job description

SCOPE OF WORK

To direct the college’s efforts to offer a comprehensive Community and Corporate Education and Training programs and services that meets the needs of business and industry, organizations, and community members in the Manchester service area. This position shall report to the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs at Manchester Community College.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Manages a sustainable and comprehensive Community and Corporate Education and Training program including high-tech training, non-credit professional development courses, customized contract training programs, and non-credit community continuing education programs. Works collaboratively with college faculty, business and industry, advisory groups and other appropriate organizations.
• Cultivates and maintains relationships with local and regional businesses, community agencies, state agencies, and other stakeholders of the NH workforce development system, including other training vendors.
• Manages the delivery of technical training and economic development activities with external agencies including business and industry, social service, state government, high schools and other colleges and universities in the Manchester service area.
• Manages and directs program and curriculum development; class and facility scheduling; marketing materials and schedules; vendor licensing and certifications; purchasing of goods and services; and the recruitment, hiring, orientation, and development of faculty and staff and program evaluations.
• Establishes and implements College and CCET policies and procedures. Periodically evaluates CCET policies and procedures and makes recommendations to the Vice President as needed.
• Prepares training proposals and reports; negotiates and executes training and service contracts in accordance with established policies and procedures; and evaluates the effectiveness of the training programs.
• Analyzes enrollment, fiscal and program/course evaluation data to ensure appropriateness and cost-effectiveness of programs. Prepares fiscal and program status reports for the Vice President.
• Investigates potential sources of funding for programs. Manages the report system to state agencies and other agencies as required to acquire funding. Works with and provides administrative oversight to statewide and national grants and special projects as they pertain to CCET.
• Collaborates with other community education and private organizations to leverage resources to deliver programs and services where shared common goals have been identified.
• Researches and writes bid applications, reviews responses for completeness and selects subcontractors for services.
• Participates in and represents the college in local, state, regional, and national professional organizations related to workforce training and career and employment services.
• Responsible for the development, marketing, faculty recruitment and selection, faculty certification and background checks, registration and delivery of MCC summer camp programming for area youth; in some cases also responsible for specific grant writing and grant oversight for such programming.
• In conjunction with the office of Student Affairs and the office of the President, oversees the rental and utilization of campus space (classrooms, common space, and multi-purpose space) to outside community partners and vendors. Coordinates with Maintenance and Security offices to deliver contracted space requirements, execution of contracts and liability agreements for such rentals.
• Complies with all college, system, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Master's degree from a recognized college or university with major study in education, business administration, engineering, industrial relations, or human resource management.

Experience: Eight (8) years' experience in education, business administration, corporate/business training, engineering, industrial relations and/or human resources management, with direct experience in program or curriculum development, project/program management, training, and program/product marketing including supervisory and administrative responsibilities.

License/Certification: Valid driver’s license or access to transportation.

RECOMMENDED WORK TRAITS

Knowledge of learning styles of adults. Knowledge and understanding of competitive issues facing business and industry and the ability to provide companies with technology assistant and management approaches that offer favorable economic and competitive impact. Ability to conduct training programs and needs assessments and to facilitate group meetings. Ability to instruct business leaders, students, faculty and staff concerning business practices, leadership roles and human relations. Ability to demonstrate an understanding of computer aided applications in business and industry. Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Ability to exercise proper judgment and decision-making. Must be willing to maintain an appearance appropriate to assigned duties and responsibilities as determined by the college’s appointing authority.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This class specification is descriptive of general duties and is not intended to list every specific function of this class title.

MCC/CCSNH has established employer status within the New England states (Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island). In compliance with CCSNH policies and state regulations, eligibility for employment within CCSNH and its institutions requires residency within a New England state.

Manchester Community College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or law enforcement, military, veteran, or marital status.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the required background check.

For more information about this position, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].