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Director, Industry Training Applied Technologies & Professional Studies

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WSU Tech
Location
Wichita, KS
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Company: WSU Tech

Hours per Week: 40

Employment Term: Regular

Employment Type: Full Time

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience: 3 years

Description Lead the Future of Workforce Development!
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for creating impactful training programs? Do you have a proven track record in sales and business development? We’re looking for a visionary Director of Industry Training for our Applied Technologies & Professional Studies programs to join our team at WSU Tech in Wichita, KS.

Compensation: $65,000 /yr (consideration for transferable experience relevant to the role)
Worksite Location: South Campus

WSU Tech Benefits (Varies):
    Paid Holidays: 15 – 18 paid holidaysPTO: Earn 18 – 28 days annuallyTuition Waiver ProgramMedical/Dental/Vision InsuranceKPERs

Overview / Job Summary:
The Director of Industry Training for Applied Technologies & Professional Studies will lead the development, implementation, and management of WSU Tech Open Education (non-credit and workforce training programs) designed to meet the evolving needs of local industries and the community. This role requires a strategic thinker with the ability to build strong partnerships with industry leaders, develop innovative training solutions, and enhance the college's educational offerings. The ideal candidate will have experience in program development, sales, and relationship-building, with a focus on creating high-quality, impactful training opportunities that contribute to the college’s mission and goals. This position works collaboratively with academics, the Director of Industry Training for Healthcare, and the Senior Director of Industry Training for Aviation.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will vary, but are not limited to:
 
    Program Development: Design and launch non-credit courses and workforce training programs tailored to meet industry needs and local workforce demands in coordination with academics.Revenue Generation: Achieve revenue targets through the development and sale of training programs, ensuring that these programs are financially self-sustaining and contribute positively to the institution's bottom line.Industry Partnership Building: Cultivate and maintain relationships with local businesses, industry leaders, and community organizations to identify training needs and secure contracts.Budget Management: Develop and manage budgets for all training programs, ensuring efficient use of resources and maximizing profitability.Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure all programs meet industry standards and regulatory requirements, while continuously seeking feedback for improvement.
 Education:
    A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or relevant industry experience.
Preferred Experience & Skills:
    3+ years of experience in sales, business development, or workforce training.Ability to build lasting industry partnerships.Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
Additional Requirements:
    Proven track record of revenue generation and program development.Experience in building and maintaining industry partnershipsAbility to analyze market trends and develop relevant training programs.Strong leadership and team management abilities.Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

WSU Tech is committed to inclusive and equitable practices to create an environment and culture where students and employees thrive. We acknowledge that through valuing diverse identities, experiences, talents, and gifts, we excel by fulfilling our mission to create a talent pipeline, establish workforce equity, and improve economic prosperity for our community. WSU Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 

Organization

Why WSU Tech?

Everyone here is DRIVEN by our mission of creating opportunities for a better life to our students and to provide the best trained workforce for employers. 

To accomplish that, we take care of our employees too!  We offer benefits and perks that are second to none.  Meaningful jobs, amazing Rock Star employees, awesome benefits, what more could you ask for?

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

  • Paid holidays – We currently have 17 paid holidays
  • PTO (Paid time off) – 18 to 28 days annually (in addition to paid holidays)
  • Paid Parental Leave – 6 weeks of paid leave for birth or adoption of a child
  • Generous insurance plans
  • Tuition Waiver Program for employees & dependents
  • Kansas Public Employees Retirement System benefit
  • 457(b) Retirement plans
  • Paid Community Service 
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • & More!!

 

WSU Tech has been delivering excellence in education since 1965. WSU Tech continues to build on this tradition with quality instructors, talented students and state-of-the-art technical equipment.

Mission

The Mission of WSU Tech is to provide quality higher education and leadership in workforce training that supports economic development for a global economy.

Vision

To be one of the nation’s most innovative and impactful two-year colleges.

 

Values: Values Based Culture

The WSU Tech team operates in a values-based culture and strives toward the following behaviors in everything we do.

SAME TEAM. One Role, One Goal: Unite and include many diverse perspectives to achieve our mission. 

PEOPLE FIRST. Treat everyone consistently with compassion, respect, and kindness. 

INTEGRITY. Uphold the highest standards in all our actions. 

VISIONARY.  Future focused. Redefining education by inspiring innovative ideas, bold explorations, and continuous curiosity. 

LEADERSHIP.  Leadership is an activity, not a position. Anyone can lead, anytime, anywhere. 

SERVICE TO ALL. Provide exceptional experiences to all that we serve.

 

Guiding Principles

  1. Provide our students an opportunity to a better life through education and training.
  2. Provide a highly educated and trained workforce for our community to be globally competitive.
  3. Ask ourselves as we make decisions, is it in the best interest of our students, employees and community.

 

We are happy you chose WSU Tech as a potential employer for your career journey. What we offer as a technical college is unique – a mix of specialized technical programs, general education, and online courses.

WSU Tech houses the number one ranked aviation and advanced manufacturing programs in the nation at its National Center for Aviation Training. In addition, we serve students seeking careers in 60 fields of study listed on our website including nursing, dental assisting, surgical technology, patient care, and other health sciences, automotive technology, climate and energy control, welding, machining, engineering and interior design. We also offer transferable general education coursework that will lead to our Shocker Pathway partnership with Wichita State University or transfer to other public four-year universities. Our aim is to provide our students with not only the technical training and education to be successful, but with the values and professionalism necessary to excel in their chosen careers by having the staff, faculty and employees that exemplify this as well.

WSU Tech is a public college supported by the state of Kansas through the Kansas Board of Regents and Sedgwick County and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, the same accrediting body that accredits many colleges and universities across the country.

If you are considering WSU Tech as your next employer, you are making a great choice!

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Telephone
316-677-1777
Location
4004 North Webb Road
 Wichita
Kansas
67226
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