Executive Director, Workforce Program Development

Communications: We will be open and courageous in our communication with students and with one another. We will communicate decisions and the reasons for them. Excellence: We will strive for excellence in all that we do. We will actively plan for the future, seeking new and innovative ways to accomplish our mission. Inclusiveness: We will seek to appreciate and understand our students and each other, actively seeking different viewpoints. We will work to create a welcoming environment where our diverse community of students and employees learn, teach, and work together. Integrity: We will work with the highest level of integrity, taking responsibility for all of our actions. We will tell the truth and seek to be fair in our decision-making and actions. People: We will be honest, humble, respectful, and gracious to our students and to each other. We best serve our students, colleagues, and community when we work as a team.

The Executive Director of Workforce Program Development provides strategic leadership in designing, implementing, and sustaining workforce education and training programs that align with regional labor market needs and the college’s mission. This position builds strong partnerships with employers, industry, and state agencies to drive economic growth and student success. The Executive Director ensures that programs deliver high-quality, industry-relevant training that supports Texas’ talent development and workforce readiness goals. This position receives general direction from the Vice President of Strategic Planning & Enrollment and exercises some supervision.

NOTE: This is a security sensitive position and an appropriate background investigation will be made on applicants being strongly considered for this position.

Knowledge of: 1. Emerging workforce trends, labor market analytics, and credentialing strategies; 2. Planning, implementing, and evaluating comprehensive workforce program development initiatives; 3. Adult learning methodologies and best practices in workforce education; Skills in: 4. Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational effectiveness; 5. Interpersonal, written, and verbal communication; 6. Long-range planning and aligning program development with labor market needs; 7. Project management and facilitation; Ability to: 8. Use labor market data and performance metrics to evaluate program outcomes and make data-driven decisions; 9. Build trust and develop strong, productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all organizational levels; 10. Influence and collaborate effectively across diverse teams and partner groups; 11. Work independently while maintaining a strong team orientation; 12. Foster and maintain long-term partnerships.

Sedentary-Desk work; occasional field trips e.g. for college or program activities. Minimal Hazard/Exposure-Standard office setting. At least minimal environmental controls are in place to assure health and comfort.

Education: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field such as education, workforce development, business administration, management, industrial/technical education

Education: Doctorate in education, leadership, Career & Technical Education, or a related field

Experience: 3-5 years managing or administering workforce development, community college, continuing education, or career/technical education programs

Please feel free to contact this office regarding the status of your application. NOTE: Finalists may be asked to participate in an in-basket exercise. MCC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information visit www.dhs.gov/e-verify.