Position Summary

Under general supervision of the Associate Vice Chancellor of Economic Opportunity, the Senior Director of the Employment Resource Center (ERC) co-creates and executes the strategy of the ERC. The Senior Director will oversee a team of Career Placement Directors, an Opportunity Pipeline Director and an Analyst of ERC Website and Tech Platforms. The ERC will act as a liaison between key industry sector employers and career development services to assist all students, faculty, and employer partners in the development of employment opportunities. The ERC will identify employers with respectable paying entry-level and middle-skills employment opportunities that may offer Dallas College students a path to future economic self-sufficiency.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the purpose of community colleges and the vision of Dallas College.

• Experience leading or managing major change initiatives including knowledge and skill in process improvement, project planning, conflict resolution, team building, customer service, and data-based decision-making concepts.

• Ability to identify and address opportunities and challenges that arise as a result of Dallas College's current transition.

• Analyze local labor market to identify trends for specific industry sectors including their employment and business trends, desired skills and hiring requirements for a variety of entry and mid-level jobs, and career advancement opportunities.

• Engage industry leaders and hiring gatekeepers to match job openings with students seeking employment.

• Involve employers directly in the ERC through advisory groups and employer appreciation events.

• Advise Career Services team on strategies to help students with job skills preparation including resumes, applications, interview training, hiring negotiations, and career advancement.

• Develop employer outreach strategy that results in the hiring of students.

• Ability to collaborate at a high level; work with multiple stakeholders simultaneously, take ownership of job placement process.

• Demonstrated success working with diverse communities.

• Strong public speaking skills in a variety of venues and ability to inspire and motivate students and business partners.

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

About Us

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.