Director, Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota • Bradenton, FL

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About The Position

This position develops and administers innovative, entrepreneurial lifelong learning and workforce development programs throughout the region in support of the College’s goals and strategic priorities. It advances the College’s role as a leading provider of workforce training, personal enrichment, and professional development.

The Director serves as lead administrator for Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development, including Corporate & Community Development, Youth Enrichment, Industry Certification, Entrepreneurship, and other grant- and externally supported programs. The role works with academic affairs, regional organizations, businesses, and other stakeholders to create and deliver programs, build partnerships, secure funding, and connect training with the College’s academic offerings where possible.

The position oversees division budgets and grants, including revenue-generating accounts and profit-and-loss responsibilities; supports staffing and instructor management; coordinates program marketing; and ensures required regulatory and accreditation reporting. It represents the College with local, state, and national business, governmental, and civic organizations. Travel throughout the region is expected. The work environment is described as quiet.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and exceptional related higher education experience are required; a master’s degree is preferred. Five or more years of related experience and five or more years of direct supervisory experience are required. Employment is contingent on successful criminal background screening and employment reference checks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with exceptional related higher education experience.
• Five or more years of related experience; some additional formal leadership training programs may be considered for related experience.
• Five or more years of direct supervisory experience, including responsibility for hiring, firing, performance management, training, and coaching.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents, and respond to technical questions or complaints from College leadership, customers, regulatory agencies, or community members.
• Ability to perform calculations involving discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; interpret bar graphs; and apply basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret technical instructions, and work with abstract and concrete variables.
• Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, and reports retrieval software.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including routinely sitting, using hands and fingers, and talking or hearing; frequently reaching; and occasionally standing, walking, climbing or balancing, and lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to meet the stated vision requirements, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.
• Successful completion of criminal background screenings and employment reference checks.

Nice To Haves

• Earned master’s degree from an accredited university.

Responsibilities

• Provide entrepreneurial leadership for lifelong learning and workforce development programs in support of College goals and strategic priorities.
• Serve as lead administrator of Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development, including Corporate & Community Development, Youth Enrichment, Industry Certification, Entrepreneurship, and other grant- and externally supported programs.
• Collaborate with economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, and career-focused organizations to promote lifelong learning and workforce training and develop and deliver training for regional businesses.
• Work closely with academic affairs to develop programs and articulate them with College degree and certificate programs whenever possible.
• Develop, direct, and manage budgets, including revenue-generating and grant accounts, with profit-and-loss responsibility for the division.
• Administer workforce-related grants, including Workforce Pell, Open Door, and Quick Response Training grants; coordinate implementation, compliance, budget tracking, applications, and amendments.
• Seek alternative funding resources with institutional research and effectiveness, the SCF Foundation, and other stakeholders.
• Develop strategic partnerships supporting internships, training, workshops, and events.
• Provide input on recruitment, hiring, supervision, training, and evaluation of assigned staff and instructors and trainers.
• Coordinate marketing strategies and materials, campaigns, and special events with Communications and Marketing and other College constituents.
• Ensure compliance with FLDOE, College, and accreditation reporting requirements related to Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development.
• Represent and promote the College in local, state, and national business, governmental, and civic organizations.
• Develop partnerships with community stakeholders in support of College programming and the campus, and host community events as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Supervise staff in assigned departments and oversee division budgets and miscellaneous grants.
• Travel throughout the region.
• Meet College expectations for service excellence, professional appearance, safety, attendance, training, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Low-cost State of Florida medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
• Tuition scholarships for employees and eligible dependents.
• Paid life insurance.
• Employer contributions to the Florida Retirement System (FRS).
• Paid sick and/or vacation leave for eligible full-time employees, in accordance with College policy.
• Complimentary access to wellness activities.
• Four-day work week during June and July for eligible 12-month employees working in the summer.
• Paid winter break and spring break.
• Eligible dependents have access to the on-campus Collegiate School.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director