Director of Workforce Training

Navarro • Corsicana, TX

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About The Position

The Director of Workforce Training is responsible for district-wide planning, managing, evaluating and expansion of the Navarro College Continuing Education Department. This position reports directly to the Dean of Workforce and Career Pathways.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of two years in workforce training, continuing education and/or workforce development.
• A minimum of two years experience in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree.
• A minimum three years working in workforce training, continuing education and/or workforce development.
• A minimum three years experience in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Management experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and evaluate online, daytime, evening, weekend, summer, non-credit courses and programs of the college to meet industry and community training needs and promote maximum student recruitment and retention.
• Ensure consumer education, continuing education, corporate/agency education, customized instruction, and workforce training are provided by the Continuing Education Department.
• Assist with business development initiatives to serve the community and industry partners.
• Develop and customize courses and programs based on industry growth and demand.
• Develop budget, profit/cost analysis and manage variance reports.
• Ensure Continuing Education Department programs meet standards, guidelines, and regulations of governing agencies.
• Market and promote continuing education workforce programs/courses through the college’s Marketing Department, chamber, economic development boards and other organizations.
• Develop professional relationships and attend meetings with community organizations, businesses, industries, and service organizations.
• Assist with development and implementation of workforce training programs that address economic development within the district.
• Remain current on all policies, guidelines, and activities of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) related to continuing education and training.
• Maintain positive relations and communications on a regular basis with staff, Deans, Registrar and other key College personnel.
• Recruit, select, and evaluate qualified part-time instructors to teach in the Continuing Education and workforce development programs.
• Ensure the development of course schedules including course selection; coordination of facilities; and organization, production, and distribution of class schedules, brochures and various forms of advertisement to increase student enrollment.
• Ensure that academic and instructional quality is maintained throughout all workforce training courses and programs.
• Conduct follow-up surveys with students who have completed workforce training courses.
• Establish written procedures for evaluation systems for all areas of responsibility and ensure institutional effectiveness within all areas.
• Recommend policies and policy revisions for areas of responsibility.
• Ensure that course completion certificates and reporting of CEUs are handled in a timely manner.
• Ensure that appropriate applications, performance records, and contact hour reports are submitted in a timely manner.
• Maintain standards related to Continuing Education Unit (CEU) instruction, including course hour requirements.
• Analyze and sustain the cost effectiveness of programs and courses.
• Ensure that classroom/labs and instruction sites for classes are appropriately scheduled and have the appropriate supplies.
• Conduct and interpret surveys to determine workforce training needs and develop new courses or revise existing courses to meet those needs.
• Address problems and complaints within areas of responsibility.
• Develop and evaluate long and short-range goals for workforce training.
• Ensure that workforce training properly utilizes the College’s data management system.
• Advise the Dean of Workforce and Career Pathways on all matters relating to areas of responsibility and keep him/her fully informed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Workforce and Career Pathways.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with Education & Experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees