Director of Corporate Training

Summary of Function:  
The Director of Corporate Training serves the College through the strategic development and delivery of workforce, reskilling, and professional development programs designed to meet regional labor market needs. Leads outreach, operations, and implementation of grant-funded and employer-sponsored training programs. Serves as the institutionally appointed system administrator for Ellucian Elevate. Develops and maintains partnerships with employers, community organizations, and funding agencies to support workforce access and economic development. Manages program marketing, supervises staff, coordinates data reporting, and ensures compliance with state and institutional processes. 
Typical Duties:  
Serves Students through the development and delivery of innovative workforce and corporate training programs. Leads the outreach, recruitment, and implementation of workforce, reskilling, and professional development programs. Builds relationships with employers, community organizations, and economic development entities to identify skills gaps and training needs. Designs and supports credit-aligned non-credit pathways, industry certifications, and customized business training. Attends community events and promotes programs through public engagement. 
Revenue Generation, Grant & Partnership Development. Secures and manages funding through grants and industry partnerships. Leads or co-leads proposal development, reporting, and compliance processes. Manages all non-credit Eligible Training Provider List {ETPL) requirements for AZ@Work, including Arizona Job Connection (AJC) listings, audit documentation, and student funding paperwork. Tracks revenue and ensures budget alignment with institutional and grant guidelines. 
System Administration & Process Infrastructure. Serves as the institutionally appointed system administrator for Ellucian Elevate, focusing on front-end functionality, workflow design, and user operations. Manages user permissions, task assignments, and platform navigation to support registration, reporting, and enrollment processes. Develops and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for staff use and provides system training across departments. Collaborates with ITSS and Business Services to troubleshoot functional issues while ensuring non-credit registration processes remain efficient, accurate, and aligned with institutional needs. 
Budget Oversight. Develops, monitors, and manages departmental and program-specific budgets. Tracks expenditures and revenue, ensures alignment with college financial policies, and coordinates closely with Business Services and Purchasing. Analyzes cost-effectiveness and identifies opportunities for budget efficiencies. 
Marketing and Community Outreach. Leads Continuing Education's marketing efforts, including management of social media, newsletter content, and public outreach materials. Coordinates with AWC Marketing but also independently creates CE-specific campaigns. Promotes training opportunities at events, community forums, and through digital platforms to increase program visibility and engagement. 
Supervision and Staff Development. Directly supervises the Coordinator of Corporate Training and provides high-level leadership and mentorship to the broader Continuing Education team. Leads recruitment, onboarding, and performance management processes for the department. Provides coaching, sets team-wide expectations, fosters a collaborative, mission-aligned team culture centered on service, accountability, and growth. 
Strategic Collaboration and Institutional Leadership. Participates in cross-departmental initiatives within the Entrepreneurial College and district-wide departments. Provides program metrics, performance reports, and operational insights to support institutional planning. Represents Continuing Education in advisory boards, employer councils, and campus-wide committees. 
Support and participate in strategic planning initiatives and performs other duties as assigned.