Lakeland Community College

I. POSITION TITLE

Director of Workforce Development

II. POSITION DEFINITION

A. Level of Assignment

Supervisory/Professional

B. General Description of Position

Provides strategic leadership, coordination and support to Lakeland Community College and regional business and economic growth partners to create, integrate and execute workforce development strategies that meet the collective needs of northeast Ohio.

C. Discretionary Scope of Assignment

All duties are performed under the general supervision of the Executive Director of the

Lakeland Institute.

D. Supervisory Scope of Assignment

Supervisory responsibilities may include one or more direct reports.

III. RESPONSIBILITIES (Non-inclusive)

• Engages and collaborates with Lakeland’s executive leadership team, academic deans, faculty, and staff, along with economic development, business and community partners, to identify, integrate and deploy programs and resources that directly align with regional talent development and workforce training priorities.

(Resources include workforce education and job skill training programs and associated facilities, equipment, non-credit curriculum and instructors, employment assistance programs, transportation, wrap-around services, entrepreneurial, small and mid-sized business development assistance, grant writing and fund-raising resources, professional network contacts and other community assets)

• Champions and supports cross-functional work teams to drive and coordinate campus-wide actions and accountabilities that lead to measurable progress and continuous improvement in Lakeland’s workforce development strategies. \
• Cultivates and extends strategic relationships with government, business, industry, education, non-profit and other sector leaders - to collectively leverage, prioritize and synergize workforce development opportunities and assets, and eliminate barriers for successful outcomes.

• Conducts or participates in workforce development research and related studies; advises the Lakeland executive team on emerging trends, opportunities, challenges and risks regarding workforce education, training, economic development and growth.

• Serves on industry / sector workforce development boards, business advisory committees, trade associations and related groups - to foster college programming including connecting stakeholders to the academic deans and faculty.

• Works with Recruitment, the Associate Provost for Strategic Educational Programs and Retention and Initiatives and their teams - to serve as a liaison for a broad range of internal and external stakeholder groups, leaders, and subject matter experts - to execute innovative recruitment, retention and job-placement strategies for students and adult learners in credit, non-credit and continuing education program offerings.

• Works with the Associate Provost for Strategic Educational Programs and team on innovative approaches to expand dual enrollment pathways for career technical education (CTE) and college credit plus (CCP) students. This also applies to program areas where external CTE providers lack capacity or seek access to programs, courses, or other resources that Lakeland can provide.

• Works with regional business and community partners to identify and deliver non-credit training programs. Share, as appropriate, with academic deans and faculty opportunities for credit pathways.

• Works with trade unions, apprenticeship program sector partners such as The Alliance for Working Together, along with employers, CTE providers and other regional collaborators to enhance and extend pre-apprenticeship / apprenticeship programs and business partnerships as pipelines to Lakeland for those pursuing value-added credentials, stackable certificates, and associate degrees.

• Works with government, school district and other community leaders to promote, integrate, and coordinate county-wide workforce initiatives that connect students to area businesses and drive job growth in targeted industries. This includes aligning strategically with Opportunity Lake County and stakeholders to focus resources in cohesive ways that accelerate progress and bring additional workforce grant dollars and resources to the area..

• Collaborates with Lakeland’s recruiting, enrollment, employment, marketing, and communication teams to promote workforce training, continuing education for professionals, and education programs for all areas of study at the College and for the Holden University Center. Collaborates with all academic advisory boards in this regard.

• Partners with the Lakeland team to promote Tech Cred and other state funded models so more students, incumbent workers and employers are taking advantage of ways that make workforce training more affordable and available to all.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

IV. QUALIFICATIONS

A. Education and Experience/Training

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Master’s degree or other postgraduate credentials in a relevant field is preferred.
• Experience working in higher education is preferred.

B. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current developments and trends in workforce development, including demonstrated awareness of best practices in collaborative partnerships among business, education, government, public and social service stakeholders for driving positive outcomes and systemic improvements.
• Innovative leader with strong administrative and managerial abilities who has an entrepreneurial approach to designing creative solutions to difficult problems.

• Results-oriented, acts with purpose and speed, perseveres to successful outcomes.

• Well-developed skills including 1) planning, organizing and budgeting, 2) supervising, leading, coaching and team facilitation, 3) communicating verbally and in writing.

• Ability and willingness to 1) engage others and work effectively with a wide range of internal and external constituents, 2) collaborate within and across departments and divisions to identify and implement creative, sustainable solutions, and 3) multi-task and prioritize work to meet and exceed the needs of constituents.

• Demonstrates accountability for results and a mindset for continuous improvement.

• Experience in strategic planning and the effective execution of strategies.

• Experience with community engagement.

• Experience with data-informed practices in workforce development, decision-making techniques, and quality improvement initiatives applicable to educational providers, including K-12 school districts, community colleges and/or four-year institutions.

• A record of success in connecting education providers with strategic external partners.

• A general understanding of workforce development pipelines, career technical education pathways and on/off ramps.

• A commitment to working with a diverse team of colleagues, stakeholders and learners.

V. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Lakeland provides a competitive compensation package, with initial salary dependent upon education and experience. College benefits include healthcare and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, and tuition fee waiver.

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Lakeland Community College is an equal access and equal opportunity employer. We have a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in that spirit, seek a broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, people with disabilities and people over 40. Under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. If your disability requires special accommodations to participate in the application/interview process, contact the Human Resources Office at 440-525-7575.