D99937 Director of Workforce Pathways and Experiential Learning

Northeastern State University•Tahlequah, OK

About The Position

The Director of Workforce Pathways and Experiential Learning provides overall leadership and management for the Regional Workforce Pathways Ecosystem and serves as the primary administrator responsible for implementing project activities. The position oversees the RiverHawks Regional Workforce Pathways Center and the university’s workforce and experiential learning opportunities. Its work supports student recruitment, engagement, and retention, as well as institutional goals related to enrollment growth, retention, completion, and workforce outcomes. The Director supervises Workforce Coordinators and project personnel, coordinates workforce credential development and Workforce Pell readiness activities, leads employer engagement initiatives, and facilitates collaboration among Northeastern State University, Tulsa Community College, and Eastern Oklahoma State College. The position chairs the Regional Workforce Advisory Board and the NSU Workforce Development Committee, coordinates annual workforce symposiums, oversees workforce data collection and reporting, and supports sustainability planning. The role requires knowledge of recruiting, academic advising, student development, data analysis, budget management, applicable education policies and regulations, and student privacy and records management. Work is guided by national academic advising standards, OSRHE and RUSO policies, FERPA guidelines, Department of Education regulations, and university policies. The Director works with university personnel, faculty, staff, students, area businesses, and the public. Work is typically performed in an office, primarily while seated, with occasional standing, stooping, and lifting of light objects.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
At least 5 years of experience in progressive management positions, Academic Affairs, Enrollment Management, service, or related areas.
Possession of, or ability to readily obtain, a valid Oklahoma driver’s license.
Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance.
Autonomous, with strong communication skills.
Knowledge of recruiting, academic advising principles, and student development theory.
Knowledge of data analysis and reporting.
Skill in delegation, computer and job-related software use, oral and written communication, decision making, problem solving, and interpersonal relations, including dealing with the public and area businesses.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws related to student privacy and records management; OSRHE and RUSO policies; and budget development and management principles.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising full-time staff.
Experience managing budgets.
Experience managing collaborative arrangements and projects.
Experience in teaching or training and development.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and management for the Regional Workforce Pathways Ecosystem and administer implementation of project activities.
Oversee operation of the RiverHawks Regional Workforce Pathways Center.
Supervise project personnel and Workforce Coordinators.
Coordinate workforce credential development and Workforce Pell readiness activities.
Lead employer engagement initiatives.
Chair the Regional Workforce Advisory Board.
Facilitate collaboration among Northeastern State University, Tulsa Community College, and Eastern Oklahoma State College.
Coordinate annual workforce symposiums.
Oversee workforce data collection and reporting.
Support sustainability planning.
Ensure project activities align with institutional goals related to enrollment growth, retention, completion, and workforce outcomes.
Chair the NSU Workforce Development Committee.
Work with departments across campus.