Director, Employer Initiatives

Department: Manufacturing

Location: Manufacturing Technology Center

Reports To: Vice President

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req1062

Employment Type: Administration and Professionals

Vacancy Number: CUSTOM.VACANCY.NUMBER

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: M-F, 8:30am-5pm

Number of Openings: 1

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Manages and directs employer-led workforce training. Provides direct supervision and oversight of the Welding, Mechatronics, and Industry Maintenance staff. Manages program activities, budgets, curriculum development, staff supervision/oversight, recruitment and revenue generation. Ensures compliance with apprenticeship requirements, initiates contract training opportunities, negotiates training agreements, maintains relationship with industry leaders throughout NE Ohio, establishes new formal partnerships, and develops strategic goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Manages all aspects of industry and client engagement in the advanced manufacturing sector

· Responsible for the recruitment, development, and implementation of customized/contract training for advanced manufacturing employers

· Oversees all employer-led training initiatives

· Responsible for increasing customer base and revenue from customized contract training

· Cultivates and maintains positive working relationships and collaborations internally with instructional areas and externally with employers, labor organizations, community stakeholders, and key federal, state and local agencies and institutions

· Manages and expands all advanced manufacturing related training programs

· Facilitates the development of certificate programs that lead to industry credentials

· Develops integrated career pathways to support students from workforce training to associate degree

· Develops advanced manufacturing apprenticeship training programs

· Provides direct supervision and oversight of the welding, industrial maintenance, mechatronics, and lab staff

· Manages and facilitates all related program activities

· Oversees all program-related curriculum development

· Manages related maintenance agreements, site licenses, and other agreements

· Oversees grant funded training initiatives

· Prepares and manages all program related budgets

· Develops and maintains enrollment and revenue goals in collaboration with division leadership

· Recruits, hires, and trains subject matter experts and technical instructional staff to support advanced manufacturing training

· Leads and manages support staff and instructors at the Manufacturing Technology Center of Excellence

· Works collaboratively with other College departments and Centers of Excellence

· Develops and advances the strategic goals and initiatives of the Manufacturing Technology Center of Excellence

· Measures program outcomes, analyzes results and implements program improvements/ enhancements

· Responsible for maintaining the program’s compliance with state and industry requirements

· Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

Bachelor’s degree Significant related experience may substitute for education Minimum of seven years of demonstrated related professional experience Demonstrated experience and knowledge in construction trades and/or demonstrated labor organizations experience and knowledge in skilled trades/journeyman experience Demonstrated experience hiring, training, developing, scheduling, supervising and managing the work performance of others Demonstrated experience forecasting, planning, maintaining, preparing and monitoring a business area’s budget Demonstrated effectiveness in a role requiring dynamic and abstract problem solving methods in adaptive situations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

· Possess comprehensive knowledge of construction trades concepts and practices with the ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations as it pertains to the departmental focus

· Ability to independently set goals and determine best course of action to achieve desired results

· Demonstrated advanced Project Management and report preparation skills

· Possess strong organizational, time-management skills, and is results-oriented

· Possess strong commitment to providing excellent customer service

· Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and changing work environment requiring flexibility and teamwork

· Demonstrated ability to develop, foster and cultivate relationships, create opportunities and solve problems

· Possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

· Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity

· Ability to collaborate, negotiate and resolve conflicts on major projects

· Ability to facilitate top-level collaboration while managing sensitive issues

· Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance work flow and quality

· Ability to meet or exceed identified revenue forecasts

· Demonstrated intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

· Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of a diverse population

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

Collaboration Continuous Improvement Quality of Work

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

Service Focus Communication

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

Adaptability Time Utilization

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

· Demonstrated experience or familiarity in a management role in construction, labor relations, or skilled trades

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment; The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated; Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.; Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite

Special Note:

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Affirmative Action Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.