Associate Vice President, Workforce Innovation and Community Education

Madison College•Madison, WI

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Madison College is seeking a strategic leader to oversee business and industry customized contract training and community education. The Associate Vice President, Workforce Innovation and Community Education builds internal and external partnerships, leads teams, and aligns programs and resources with regional workforce needs and open-enrollment community education interests. Working with academic leaders, faculty, and community partners, this position expands learning opportunities, strengthens connections between non-credit and credit programs, and helps the College respond to the evolving needs of employers, students, and communities across southcentral Wisconsin. The position reports directly to the Executive Vice President for Policy and Strategy. It is a full-time, salaried, onsite role based at the main Truax campus, with core hours typically Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Some evening and weekend hours are required, along with travel throughout southcentral Wisconsin and occasionally to client sites across the Madison College district. Travel reimbursement is provided. The role leads unit strategy, operations, teams, partnerships, business development, program and personnel oversight, and facilities planning. It also supports institutional objectives through budget and procurement decisions, regulatory compliance, academic integration, non-credit-to-credit pathways, grant collaboration, and data-informed planning. Madison College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 7 years of relevant, progressive professional work experience, including people management.
Ability to travel occasionally to client sites across the Madison College district.
Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets College insurance requirements for hire and continued employment.
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and able to maintain work authorization throughout the employment term; visa sponsorship is not offered.
Ability to lead and supervise staff in a collaborative, team-based environment.
Ability to make sound operational, management, and financial decisions, support institutional goals and budget accountabilities, implement directives, and use discretion with confidential matters.
Knowledge of higher education administration, entrepreneurship, general business operations, academic planning, and institutional governance.
Knowledge of workforce trends, labor market needs, and economic development to align academic programs with industry demands.
Knowledge of budgeting, financial management, and resource allocation.
Skill in strategic planning, systems design, and policy development.
Ability to collaborate with stakeholders while representing institutional views.
Ability to analyze complex data, identify emerging trends, and use insights to guide decisions, strategic planning, and academic program development.
Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with diverse populations and foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning and work environment.

Responsibilities

Lead, support, and develop teams to achieve institutional objectives and operational excellence, including inclusive hiring, performance management, development opportunities, and employee support.
Contribute to budgetary, financial, and procurement decisions that uphold fiduciary responsibility and meet operational and institutional goals.
Direct managers and oversee strategy development, planning, staffing needs, business development, and community partnership relationships.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and integration with academic units and student services.
Collaborate with internal and external leaders to develop and expand non-credit-to-credit pathway programming aligned with academic standards, student success, and instructional partnerships across divisions.
Develop and implement unit policies, processes, and procedures aligned with College policies to support consistent student experiences and business partnerships.
Lead partnerships with business, industry, public agencies, and community organizations to align offerings with labor market needs, improve student employability and professional development, and support regional economic growth.
Represent workforce strategy and innovation as a senior leader, positioning the College as a regional leader in economic and academic advancement.
Manage program operations, business development, and faculty development, including programs, personnel, and compliance with policies, regulations, and accreditation standards.
Oversee professional development, employee learning, and personnel matters to build a high-performing, engaged, continuously improving team.
Collaborate with the Grants Office and Academic Affairs to align funding opportunities with academic priorities and expand resources for innovation and program development.
Lead unit facilities planning and strategies so learning and development environments support instructional needs and long-term academic and business goals.
Participate in executive teams and college leadership, and support enrollment management through unit-level strategic planning and data-informed decision-making.
Create an inclusive, equitable, and supportive environment where people feel valued, respected, and empowered.
Travel occasionally to client sites across the Madison College district.