Director of Workforce Training Programs
Job Duties
The Southern Virginia Higher Education Center is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Director of Workforce Training Programs. The position is responsible for directing and overseeing the agency’s on-going success of established and evolving in-demand need-based workforce development training programs targeted at revitalizing the regional economy. The Director of Workforce Training Programs works closely with the executive leadership, staff, area/regional industrial and economic development entities, educational partners and workforce stakeholders to achieve the goals of the division in accordance with the mission, core values, and purposes of the SVHEC. The position will focus on preparing citizens with industry-recognized certification(s) as a direct pathway to employment in the Industrial Maintenance/Automation, Welding, HVAC, and other identified sectors.
Minimum Qualifications
Extensive knowledge and familiarity with workforce training and development strategies, best practices, and processes. Considerable experience as a technical trainer. Considerable experience as a technical trainer for diverse audiences.Considerable knowledge and oversight of career and technical education (CTE) program(s). Working knowledge of VCCS dual enrollment requirements and guidelines. Considerable knowledge of curricula development of secondary (public schools) policies and graduation requirements. Considerable work experience in a progressive leadership role with proven effective supervisory and administrative responsibilities. Considerable working knowledge of project management with proven ability to manage and oversee multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously. Proven facilitator, trainer, instructor, or effective teaching experiences involving a combination of applied learning/hands-on experience aligned with technical learner concepts including applied and simulated training delivery. Ability to analyze data and make data-drive decisions. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with diverse audiences. Considerable experience preparing and managing department-level budgets. Must possess a high-level of attention to detail. Exceptional organizational skills. Must be effective operating well in a fast-paced environment and readily adaptable to changes as needed. Proficiency using word processing, presentation, spreadsheet application and student information system (SIS) platforms. Must be able to work independently and exercise sound judgment. Experience successfully engaging and working directly with private sector employers to collaboratively address training needs. Extensive experience with curriculum development, teaching, and incorporating learning principles for diverse learners.
Additional Considerations
Coursework in Workforce Development, Education, Economic Development, Business Administration, or related field. Certified National Center for Construction and Education Research (NCCER) Craft Instructor or capable of earning NCCER Craft Instructor or professional level industry-recognized technical credential(s) during first year of hire. Relevant post-secondary certification in educational leadership; supervision, counseling or related field to allow high school CTE programmatic supervision and oversight as determined by VDOE and regional public-school systems. Other related credentials, i.e., secondary teacher license /or meets standard to be approved as a community college-level instructor.
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