Vice President of Workforce and Community Engagement

Nebraska Indian Community College•South Sioux City, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President of Workforce and Community Engagement provides leadership and oversees systems and processes for the College’s Career Services, Alumni, Non-Credit and Community Education, and Extension departments. The role supervises and supports designated directors and personnel, manages relationships with external partners and businesses, oversees designated grants and division initiatives, and aligns workforce and community engagement strategies with Nebraska Indian Community College’s mission and goals. The position is based at the South Sioux City site and is full-time, exempt, and salaried. The Vice President oversees career development, internships and work-based learning, alumni engagement, non-credit and continuing education, community education, extension activities, and workforce partnerships. The role includes personnel supervision, program planning and evaluation, committee and advisory-board leadership, budget and equipment recommendations, grant and funding research, data assessment, and representation of the College in external and internal settings. The position also supports career resources and programming, including a for-credit Career Survival course each semester, Career Services website resources, and implementation of the Career Central platform. The Vice President will launch business incubators at the Macy and Santee campuses to support business meetings, networking and mentorship, small-business advertising, office rentals, and retail and food/beverage industry training.

Requirements

Master’s degree in business administration, communications, or a related field.
Proficiency in Office 365 tools.
Cultural competence in serving Indigenous students and/or other minoritized populations.
Skill in program development and process improvement.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Leadership and supervision skills.
Ability to research, analyze, and apply relevant information to departmental processes and programs, and to assess and modify those processes as needed.
Ability to develop and maintain effective, positive working relationships.
Ability to work independently and as part of a work team.
Ability to multitask and demonstrate good time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

Program and/or organizational management experience; three years preferred.
Proven success in the listed knowledge, skills, competencies, and abilities.

Responsibilities

Direct and supervise Career Services, Alumni, Non-Credit and Community Education, and Extension departments.
Plan, manage, and evaluate projects and services that affect the College.
Provide supervisory support for the Apex Accelerator Program Project Manager and activities connected to USDA Extension, SBA grants, and previously funded USDA RBDG grants.
Serve as the primary point of contact for NICC alumni and oversee alumni communications, engagement, networking, and outreach in collaboration with the Director of Nation Building and Public Relations.
Support and oversee internship and work-based learning programs, including program development, implementation guidelines, advertising, monitoring, and reporting to funding partners as required.
Serve as faculty point of contact and oversee Student Representative students.
Collaborate with staff, faculty, students, community partners, and businesses to identify workplace needs, trends, required skills, and job placement opportunities for work-ready programs.
Supervise and mentor employees; prioritize and assign work; set performance expectations; provide guidance, training, feedback, and performance evaluations; and make hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations in accordance with NICC policy.
Chair designated program committees and ensure at least two meetings per year for each program area.
Oversee development of non-credit and continuing education programs, workshop completion certificates, customized business training, and partnerships offering continuing education units (CEUs).
Partner with College departments, external institutions, and agencies to address workforce issues and develop problem-solving strategies.
Develop, plan, implement, and administer departmental goals and objectives, including recommendations for budgets and equipment needs.
Provide career development resources for students, including career assessment, job search and applications, résumé and cover letter development, interview preparation, and mock interviews, virtually and in person.
Offer a for-credit Career Survival course each semester.
Develop and maintain the Career Services website, including job boards, internships, and career resources.
Implement and manage the Career Central platform, including creating tutorials, training faculty, and delivering student workshops.
Oversee grant programs as designated by the President; research non-credit and community education funding opportunities, make recommendations, follow up, and monitor as needed.
Represent the College professionally in external interactions.
Serve on the NICC President’s Cabinet, Executive Committee, Administrative Council, Institutional Research and Effectiveness Committee, and Strategic Planning Committee.
Support collection, analysis, and dissemination of assessments for Career Services, Non-Credit and Community Education, Extension, and Alumni departments, and use findings in workshops and community and business discussions.
Host transfer and career fairs or tables for students as needed.
Participate in professional organizations, workshops, and training as requested by the supervisor or administration.
Chair advisory board meetings twice per year for each degree program with external stakeholders to guide program modifications and development.
Launch business incubators at the Macy and Santee campuses to support small-business meetings, student and alumni networking and mentorship, advertising production using the recording studio, entrepreneur office rentals, and training in retail and the food/beverage industry.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.