CVCC

Director of Workforce Development

SALARY: See Position Description LOCATION: Phenix City, AL

JOB TYPE: Full-Time JOB NUMBER: 2024-03

OPENNG DATE: 4/22/2024

CLOSING DATE: 5/06/2024 11:59 PM Central

CAMPUS LOCATION: Chattahoochee Valley Community College

Position Summary

NOTE: CHATTAHOOCHEE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLGE OBSERVES EASTERN TIME.

The Director of Workforce Development oversees workforce development programs and activities college-wide and works collaboratively with the Alabama Community College System to implement initiatives to strengthen workforce training opportunities within the State of Alabama. This includes managing non-credit short-term training, customizing training for businesses and industries, and workforce grants management. The Director of Workforce Development will assist the Associate Dean of Career and Technical Education and Workforce Training in the development and coordination of strategic initiatives that are aligned with the overall strategic plan for the College.

Salary: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule C3, Rank II: $59,979-$96,761.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed online application packet through the online application system by the deadline date in order to be considered for this position. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview.

A complete application packet consists of the following:

• Online employment application
• Cover letter
• Current resume
• Copies of ALL college transcripts identifying the applicant, institution, and date degree conferred.

Verification of experience (employment) will be required after the interview process and prior to an offer of employment. Letter(s) must come from current and/or former employers, verifying employment experience to meet minimum required qualifications and for appropriate placement on the salary schedule. Letter(s) must include employment dates, employment status, and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature.

Completion of all sections of the online application is required. Application materials, including transcripts, must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications. Degrees must be posted on transcripts.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application; however, official transcripts may be requested by the College prior to extension of an employment agreement to the successful candidate. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Once submitted, all application materials become the property of CVCC. Only applications received during the period of the announcement will be considered. NO PHOTOS, please. Request for copies of application materials, including transcripts, will be denied by the College.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES include the following: (Other duties may be assigned by the Associate Dean of Career and Technical Education and Workforce Training.)

1. Plan, develop, and implement customized workforce training programs to meet regional and state economic development efforts.

2. Coordinate all marketing efforts for workforce development projects.

3. Directly supervise and evaluate personnel.

4. Serve as the liaison for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) for the College.

5. Facilitate workforce grant initiatives and processes.

6. Participate in local or state-wide regional Workforce Development Council meetings, workshops, and seminars to enhance professional development.

7. Serve on college committees and establish membership with the local Chambers of Commerce.

8. Work collaboratively with the Associate Dean of Career and Technical Education and Workforce Training to align non- credit programs with for-credit workforce programs (degree/certificate) credential attainment and job placement rates.

9. Work a flexible schedule that may involve travel with some evening and weekend work.

10. Establish a pipeline in workforce awareness by facilitating career exploration programs and STEM camps for K-12 partners.

11. Facilitate Skills for Success Training initiatives.

12. Work collaboratively with subject matter experts to develop workforce, non-credit training curriculums.

13. Host career and job fairs to strengthen workforce opportunities for the service delivery area.

14. Perform other related duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Adhere to all policies and procedures set forth by the College.

2. As a Campus Security Authority (CSA), report to the official or office designated by the institution to collect crime report information, such as the campus police or security department, those allegations of Clery Act crimes that the CSA concludes were made in good faith.

3. Maintain confidentiality of identified sensitive information and of departmental information.

4. Remain current in and enhance professional knowledge and skills through professional development and continuing e

5. Interact with and serve diverse student and employee populations in a courteous and friendly manner.

6. Adhere to College standards of professionalism and confidentiality, including courteous and friendly interaction with other CVCC employees.

7. Maintain appropriate work hours as outlined in Alabama Community College System and College policies and assigned by dean.

8. Recruit potential students, both traditional and nontraditional, to the College, and assist in retention efforts.

9. Prepare annual departmental budgets

10. Approve expenditures and monitors monthly department budgets

11. Represent the institution in a positive manner.

12. Serve on committees as assigned.

13. Participate in graduation.

14. Participate in the College's planning process.

15. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in a related field of study
• Three (3) or more years of full-time work-related experience in workforce training or economic development
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High degree of workplace professionalism
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently
• Ability to understand complex reporting requirements
• Ability to work a flexible, nonstandard work week
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; proficiency in the English language
• Competent use of the Microsoft Office suite

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in a related field of study

Application Procedures/Additional Information

All correspondence with applicants regarding this search process will be sent via email.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications indicated on this vacancy announcement and must submit a complete application packet via the online application process by the deadline in order to be considered. PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD PHOTOS.

The online application link is found on the employment page of the College's website at https://www.cv.edu/about/leadershi resources/ and https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/accs/chattahoochee.

Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered.

The College will not incur the cost of applicants' interview expenses. Applicants desiring reasonable accommodations for the interview are encouraged to request such accommodations when contacted for an interview appointment.

The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.

All male applicants between the age of 18-26 must provide proof of Selective Service Registration.

In accordance with Alabama Community College system policy and guidelines, the applicant selected for employment will be required to sign a consent form and to submit payment for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. In the event a conviction for a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude is found, the procedures established for the Board of Trustees policy concerning criminal background checks will be followed.

Chattahoochee Valley Community College (CVCC) is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) which electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security. Applicants hired by CVCC will be subject to the E-Verify process pursuant to Act. No. 2011-535.

CVCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment. CVCC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified candidates or employees. CVCC reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,979.00 - $96,761.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Work Location: In person