Director Of Workforce Development

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Base: $70,000; bonus/equity: not specified; benefi...
Workforce development program coordination
Project management experience
Stakeholder relationship building
The Director of Workforce Development plays an integral role in coordinating workforce development activities and opportunities in the Central Arkansas region

Job Summary

  • The Director of Workforce Development plays an integral role in coordinating workforce development activities and opportunities in the Central Arkansas region.
  • This position involves networking with businesses, industries, and agencies to create training partnerships and managing multiple non-credit programs simultaneously.
  • The role requires collaboration with various institutional offices and external stakeholders, supervision of faculty and staff, and participation in workforce-related conferences and community events.

Matching Summary

The Director of Workforce Development plays an integral role in coordinating workforce development activities and opportunities in the Central Arkansas region.

Salary

Base: $70,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • workforce development program coordination
  • project management experience
  • stakeholder relationship building
  • budget management and resource allocation
  • supervisory and leadership skills
  • collaboration with educational and industry partners

Nice-to-have

  • strategic planning and prioritization
  • marketing and training partnership development
  • experience with Workday system
  • grant research and proposal development
  • effective verbal and written communication
  • ability to work evenings and weekends

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field
  • 3-5 years higher education or business leadership experience
  • 3 years project management experience
  • experience managing budgets
  • valid Arkansas Driver's License
  • reliable transportation
  • commitment to college mission

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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