Workforce Technical Training Manager

East Mississippi Community College•7003 South Frontage Road Columbus, MS

About The Position

Responsible for supervising and managing all workforce training projects. Also has daily oversight of all Workforce Coordinators and Instructors/Trainers. Will serve as the lead for EMCC Workforce Data. Duties Implements and monitors training projects to serve external customer needs, as identified by customers to EMCC and State of MS Policies and Procedures; Acts as team leader for the Workforce/Industrial Development personnel/collaborate with instruction; Assists the Workforce Director in preparation of a budget based on the amount funded from the State of MS; Completes all necessary reports for Local, and State records; Maintains records of activities to document expenditures and project activities, collects program and student data and assists in audits; Ensure that Workforce trainers and participants have supplies/material and equipment to conduct training at each EMCC training site; Promotes Workforce/Communiversity activities of the college and the services available through the Workforce/Industrial Development service area; Promotes continuous improvement and supports continuous improvement for EMCC Workforce Programs; Identifies, implements, and oversees training in related areas for Industry partners and general public as needed; Recruits participants, schedules training, schedules testing, assists in internships and placement of students; Participates in recruiting and vetting instructors and industry experts for training; Assist in payroll, purchasing and grant activities as related to EMCC Workforce Education; Assist in Workforce Related Events as assigned by the Workforce Director. Other Duties and Responsibilities Supports the College mission implicitly and explicitly in the daily execution of all duties and responsibilities; Actively participates in maintaining an effective and continuous recruiting program; Participates in Institutional Effectiveness activities; Represents the College in a professional manner as evidenced by dress, demeanor and the discharge of daily responsibilities; Fulfills other duties as assigned by the President and/or supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field related to manufacturing/related field, required.
Strong Communication Skills
Data Analytic Skills
Computer Proficiency
Related Leadership Skills
A Combination of at least: 5 years industry/Manufacturing experience
5 years educational/workforce training experience
5 years supervision experience in industry/educational/workforce training
Ability to work on a computer while seated or standing
Ability to move around buildings, classroom, offices; to move across campus on varied surfaces
Ability to transfer loads up to 25 pounds by lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying; to frequently handle lighter loads throughout the day; to stoop as needed
Ability to hear and speak in order to communicate with others in-person, by telephone, and by video conferencing technology
Ability to see information in print and electronically
Ability to report to work regularly and with consistent timeliness
Ability to analyze customer data
Ability to problem-solve
Ability to focus in a busy environment with moderate background noise

Nice To Haves

Grant writing or Grant administration experience

Responsibilities

Supervising and managing all workforce training projects.
Daily oversight of all Workforce Coordinators and Instructors/Trainers.
Serving as the lead for EMCC Workforce Data.
Implementing and monitoring training projects to serve external customer needs.
Acting as team leader for Workforce/Industrial Development personnel and collaborating with instruction.
Assisting the Workforce Director in budget preparation.
Completing all necessary reports for Local and State records.
Maintaining records of activities to document expenditures and project activities.
Collecting program and student data and assisting in audits.
Ensuring Workforce trainers and participants have necessary supplies/materials and equipment.
Promoting Workforce/Communiversity activities and services.
Promoting continuous improvement for EMCC Workforce Programs.
Identifying, implementing, and overseeing training in related areas for Industry partners and the general public.
Recruiting participants, scheduling training, scheduling testing, and assisting in internships and placement of students.
Participating in recruiting and vetting instructors and industry experts.
Assisting in payroll, purchasing, and grant activities related to EMCC Workforce Education.
Assisting in Workforce Related Events as assigned by the Workforce Director.
Supporting the College mission in daily duties.
Actively participating in maintaining an effective and continuous recruiting program.
Participating in Institutional Effectiveness activities.
Representing the College in a professional manner.
Fulfilling other duties as assigned by the President and/or supervisor.