Description

The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

The Director of Workforce Development supports all workforce development efforts for the Continuing Education Division. This position directs staff efforts, markets educational offerings, maintains oversight of training records, funding sources and invoicing. Works collaboratively with other business units at the University.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Provide leadership and pro-active oversight on all Continuing Education activities, including all workforce development offerings, and adherence to budget requirements
• Participates in public relations events (career and job fairs for example), internal and external tours (university areas and business/industry partner related)
• Oversee relationship management of employers participating in pre-apprenticeships. Seek out new employers to participate
• Oversee relationship management of employers who participate in incumbent worker training in all/various industry sectors
• Define goals, outcomes, expectations and deadlines for CE program coordinators to schedule training and recruit new employer participation
• Working with the Sr. Dir. of Continuing Education and the Grants Management team, oversees workforce development grants for the division, and ensures effective execution, budget monitoring and timely, accurate reporting as required by the grantors
• Actively maintains positive relationship with various positions within local, state, regional and national entities/offices to ensure growth and continuation of successful partnerships
• Coordinate with Sr. Director of Continuing Education, Sr. Director of College Relations, and other appropriate Goodwin staff/administrators, concerning VIP legislative visits pertaining to workforce development
• Actively maintain and seek out new community relationships which could benefit from the offerings of the Continuing Education division
• In collaboration with the Sr. Director of Continuing education, envision new and creative ways to create and expand CE’s visibility within the community
• In conjunction with the Sr. Director of Continuing Education, represent the university as appropriate with community, business and industry, and government Market continuing education classes and training related to workforce development
• Handles administrative coordination and oversight of related programs, grants and contracts
• In conjunction with the Sr. Director of Continuing Education, serves as a liaison with employers in all business and industry sectors as appropriate
• In conjunction with the Sr. Director of Continuing Education and the Director of University Relations, coordinates mobile manufacturing lab events/scheduling/marketing
• Supports all Continuing Education initiatives
• Conducts all work in a safe manner and follows all work safety practices
• Performs similar or related work as required, directed by the Sr. Director of Continuing Education and program directors, or the situation dictates.

Other Functions:

• Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

• Demonstrated commitment to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work in an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
• Microsoft Office skills required, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to utilize Shared Drives for record keeping, documentation, and information sharing
• Ability to anticipate needs and workflow; self-starter; excellent organizational skills
• Requires excellent written and verbal communications skill; skills in information gathering and monitoring and the ability to assess, think critically, and recommend solutions to problems
• Strong attention to detail, completeness, efficiency, and accuracy
• Ability to take initiative, act with flexibility and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work well as a team player and independently; ability to work in a collaborative manner
• Ability to identify needs and prioritize tasks and adjust as necessary
• Mature and demonstrated ability to follow through and follow up on tasks, projects, and related work
• Marketing strategies
• Relationship building/management
• Solid understanding of financial statements
• Knowledge of course/curriculum development
• Ability to identify and development subject matter expert instructors (all workforce related areas) in order to develop and strong bench of adjuncts available for Continuing Education

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree, Master preferred
• 1-3 years’ relevant work experience
• Demonstrated marketing and communications abilities

Special Requirements:

• Valid driver license & insured vehicle

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Vision requirements:

_X_ Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

___ Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

___ Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguish colors)

___ Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or

left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

___ Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and

spatial relationships)

___ No special vision requirements

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k employer match
• Employee & dependent life insurance
• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
• PTO program

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Goodwin University and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the University as the needs of the University and requirements of the job change.)