Associate Vice President of Workforce Development

McHenry County College, IL•Crystal Lake, IL

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About The Position

The Associate Vice President of Workforce Development provides executive leadership in executing strategic initiatives responsive to the market-driven needs of business and industry in McHenry County and the surrounding region, including the design of innovative workforce training programs, and integrated career services. This person will oversee the development of noncredit offerings that serve the lifelong learning needs of the community. They will also identify and build creative outreach programs and strengthen partnerships with other higher education institutions, school districts, business and industry, government agencies and other entities to enhance the economic vitality of the county.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Demonstrated experience in workforce development or extensive knowledge of McHenry County industry and needs
Evidence of increasing levels of administrative responsibilities
Minimum of three years of leadership experience in directly managing employees
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work effectively with faculty, students, administrators and staff
Ability to work independently yet have a strong team orientation and to develop productive working relationships at all levels of the organization
Strategic planning ability and experience
Ability to develop and monitor budgets
Ability to organize work around broad organizational goals and processes
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs
Ability to oversee and manage work involving multiple units
Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Commitment to and respect for diversity
Understanding of and commitment to the College mission, vision and goals

Nice To Haves

Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in one of the department's disciplines
Teaching experience in higher education

Responsibilities

Implement MCC's strategic initiatives in meeting the needs of business and industry in coordination with the administrative leadership of Academic Affairs
Lead regional efforts to develop a robust workforce in McHenry County by championing partnerships with business and industry, and communicate workforce needs to the college resulting in increased enrollment in established programs, the introduction of additional noncredit training opportunities, and recommendations for curriculum updates and program introductions
Provide leadership for community education to support the availability and relevance of lifelong learning opportunities for all members of the community
Develop processes and systems that enhance the outreach and efficiency of the workforce development division
Create and operate strategic alliances with economic development entities, corporations, community groups, labor unions and local government
Provide leadership for planning, organizing, supporting, and implementing comprehensive programming related to workforce development (credit, noncredit, incumbent worker training, contract training, career entry training, assessments, technical assistance, career services, internships, and apprenticeships)
Provide leadership, supervision, and evaluation of the divisional team, (Administrators and Staff)
Work with MCC faculty and staff to implement credit and non-credit workforce development, career entry and community education programs that meet existing and emerging development needs
Serve as the institutional liaison to local, state and federal economic and workforce training agencies and employer partner organizations
Direct the development and administration of the annual divisional budgets, and monitor budgets once approved
Collaborate with the Office of Resource Development to pursue and administer grants that further the work of the division
Supervise the personnel function for the department to include hiring, monitoring and implementing the evaluation process and monitoring compliance with the union bargaining agreements of the college for designated staff
Establish department-specific staff development activities
Formulate departmental personnel recommendations to the President and Cabinet
Act as the primary liaison with appropriate state committees, departments, agencies, organizations, and institutions relative to the department's programs and services
Serve on various College committees
Maintain academic currency
Work collaboratively with others (e.g. colleagues, stakeholders, vendors) to accomplish functions and responsibilities
Support and participate in the College's commitment to continuous improvement
Assume additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor