Executive Director, Corporate Training and Continuing Education

WSRE • Pensacola, FL

2d • $75,000 - $84,000

About The Position

The Executive Director of Corporate Training & Continuing Education is responsible for driving the growth and impact of Corporate Training, Continuing Education, and the Center for Nonprofit Training. This role cultivates and maintains relationships with donors, trainers, partners, and students, while proactively identifying new partnership opportunities. The Executive Director collaborates with College teams to elevate our brand and expand program reach, and thinks strategically to plan, synchronize, and execute complex initiatives across diverse stakeholders. This position reports directly to the President.

Requirements

• Graduation from an institution that holds accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and approved by the College with a bachelor’s degree.
• Demonstrated success and proficiency with Microsoft products.
• Prior work history demonstrates strength in highly detailed work, follow-through, scheduling, and customer service.
• Successful results of a criminal background check are required.
• Pursuant to College policy, it is an employment eligibility requirement for an applicant to meet the requirements of § 435.04(2), Florida Statutes, related to background investigations. Any person failing to meet the requirements of the statute will be deemed not qualified to hold employment in this position.
• A Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) approved background check will be conducted on every successful candidate as a condition of employment, and any person who fails to disclose any adverse information contained in the background investigation at the time of submitting the employment application will be disqualified from employment.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of work history in a nonprofit organization or college setting.

Responsibilities

• Hire, supervise, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Develop enrollment and fundraising goals.
• Establish and present budgets for event activities.
• Collaborate with Marketing to promote events and sponsorship opportunities through print, digital, and social media channels.
• Coordinate with event and College staff regarding all aspects of activities from planning to execution.
• Manage project workflow and oversee day-to-day milestones for projects.
• Compile and disseminate data reports for internal and external constituents.
• Monitor student progress and effectiveness of strategies and interventions to maximize completion of various certificates and training programs.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility and thoughtful planning in the use and care of all College resources.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Develop and implement membership, enrollment, and sponsorship strategies.
• Research and identify grant and sponsorship opportunities to support program growth.
• Collaborate with scholarship donors and Advisory Councils to select prospective scholarship recipients and program course offerings.
• Prepare compelling, customized proposals for prospective sponsors and participants.
• Build and sustain long-term partnerships through consistent communication and active engagement with business, industry, and community leaders.
• Coordinate events and activities, ensuring that sponsors receive all promised benefits.
• Oversee the scheduling and coordination of venues for meetings that facilitate strong relationships between individuals involved in events and sponsorship partners.
• Provide regular progress reports to the President.
• Maintain accurate minutes for meetings of the Advisory Councils.
• Manage enrollment and attendance for each of the courses/programs offered.
• Identify training and development needs; assign trainers and mentors in alignment with program goals.
• Ensure that all training and educational materials are formatted according to College brand standards in coordination with Marketing.
• Maintain up-to-date records with the College and College Foundation.
• Manage an up-to-date database of contacts associated with courses and programs, including volunteer hours and attendance records.

Benefits

• Pensacola State College offers a comprehensive benefits package for health, dental, vision, hospitalization, and supplemental insurance benefits through the State of Florida’s Group Insurance Program.
• All employees in established, eligible positions are members of the Florida Retirement System from their first day of employment.
• Other benefits offered include participation in the wellness program, tuition waivers, educational opportunities, and paid sick leave.
• Additional leave types are position specific.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees