Pennsylvania College Of Technology Williamsport , PA 17702
Posted 3 weeks ago
Overview
This person is responsible for leading the Workforce Development (WD) department. The VP develops strategy for workforce programming in all functional areas within WD - including the Plastics Innovation & Resource Center, Clean Energy Center, Penn College at Wellsboro, Apprenticeship Center and all core operations within the department. The VP will plan and develop the vision/goals for Workforce Development and ensure alignment with the broader College mission and vision.
Full-time Employee Benefits include: medical and dental insurances, retirement plans, paid time off, educational benefits for employees and dependents at Penn College and Penn State University, and more. For additional information, click here.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Master's Degree in workforce and/or organizational development, or directly related discipline, OR combination of education/training, work experience and proven capacity to lead a division focused on providing incumbent worker training, mostly in manufacturing and healthcare sectors. Required
Doctorate in workforce and/or organizational development, or directly related discipline, OR combination of education/training, work experience and proven capacity to lead a division focused on providing incumbent worker training, mostly in manufacturing and healthcare sectors. Preferred
Valid Driver's License Required
EXPERIENCE
Seven (7) years of experience in an industrial/business environment or educational environment directly related to evaluating needs and providing training to a workforce. Required
Ten (10) years of administrative/project management experience and/or business development. Required
Five (5) years of budget development and management. Required
Five (5) years of experience in effectively leading high-performing teams. Required
Marketing/advertising experience. Required
ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Strategic vision with the ability to execute. Required
Demonstrated leadership presence and maturity. Required
Directly and indirectly manage staff. Required
Impactful negotiation skills that are well-received. Required
Builder of strong relationships with internal and external partners, including employers, government, workforce, education and economic development partners. Required
Executive level presentation skills and ability to handle high-level interactions. Required
Impeccable judgment and ability to make sound decisions in a quickly evolving setting. Required
Ability to continuously monitor future opportunities for the College and WD. Required
Stay current with local, state and national workforce development and training trends, understanding how these changes in affect WD's approach to programming. Required
Oversight of program development and implementation that generates annual revenue to exceed the operating expenses of Workforce Development. Required
Superior written and oral communication skills. Required
Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively and courteously work with people at all levels of responsibility. Preferred
Ability to effectively troubleshoot, develop original solutions and meet targeted outcomes. Preferred
Ability to be responsive in a dynamic environment with continuously emerging opportunities. Required
Demonstrated sensitivity to diversity and multicultural issues. Required
Ability to allocate personnel resources effectively and efficiently to meet program goals. Required
Leadership in conducting successful needs analysis. Required
Successful grant writing and management experience. Required
Responsibilities
Provide strategic direction, visionary leadership and effective management of Workforce Development.
Cost center administrator with ultimate fiscal responsibility for Workforce Development.
Serve on President's Council.
Communicate effectively with business/industry clients relative to workforce and economic development activities.
Represent the College by serving on committees and boards for organizations and the Commonwealth.
Provide strategic direction/managerial oversight to functional areas within WD, understanding their individual needs and how they fit within the team and College.
Facilitate the development, review, revision, marketing and management of training programs, seminars and consulting services.
Facilitate the coordination of projects/training with appropriate academic school administration.
Physical Standards and Special Job Features
None
Pay Transparency
Commensurate with credentials submitted as applied to the College's Administrative, Professional and Technical Staff Salary System.
College Statement
This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.
EEO Statement
Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.
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Job Code
L917
Pennsylvania College Of Technology