Director of Workforce Innovation & Industry Partnerships
- Employer
- Rockland Community College
- Location
- Suffern, New York
- Salary
- -
- Date posted
- Jun 27, 2022
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Community Relations & Institutional Outreach
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Position: Director of Workforce Innovation & Industry Partnerships
Working closely with the Vice President of Economic Mobility & Workforce Innovation and reporting to the Dean of Career & Professional Development, the Director of Workforce Innovation & Industry Partnerships has two core responsibilities: (1) design in-demand workforce development training programs; and (2) develop and execute an impact-oriented employer and industry engagement strategy for the institution. This role is ideal for someone who is interested in joining RCC’s new division of Economic Mobility & Workforce Innovation at an exciting time for the institution.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Industry Partnerships
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Develop and execute an institutional industry engagement strategy
Design responsive workforce development programs tied to industry need
Broker relationships with employers to increase career-connected learning opportunities for degree-seeking students
Strengthen RCC’s brand and deepen industry relationships in Rockland County and the Hudson Valley
Workforce Innovation
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Participate in the design and implementation of an innovation hub to build collaborative relationships with faculty and industry partners to increase career-connected learning
Conduct research to evaluate the viability of new and existing workforce development training programs
Continuously perform program reviews with internal and external stakeholders
Manage customized training and general interest activities within the department
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Work with the campus community to integrate processes to ensure a one-student college model
Direct accreditation efforts and or approvals
Support revenue generation through grant development and employer-sponsored partnerships
Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications/Experience:
The preferred candidate will have earned a Master’s degree and have at least 5 years prior experience developing partnerships between colleges and industry to advance workforce development innovation. Must have strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and possess the ability to work with a diverse population, including faculty, staff, students, business and industry leaders, and workforce development and continuing education leaders. Experience developing successful workforce development training programs. Track record of partnership development with industry leaders. Experience managing large scale projects that require a great deal of breadth and depth. Data-driven and impact-oriented. An understanding of community colleges, SUNY, and the Hudson Valley regional economy is strongly preferred
Submit Resumes to: https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=rockcc&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP
Starting Salary: Commensurate education and experience
Include three (3) professional references (including names, phone numbers and e-mail addresses). References will not be contacted without prior permission of the candidate. Employment at the College may be subject to the favorable result of a background investigation. Official transcripts will be required upon employment. Foreign transcripts which are not accompanied by an evaluation from an approved agency may not be reviewed. Applicants may contact NACES (National Association of Credential Evaluating Service) at www.naces.org to obtain a list of members providing this service. Any expenses incurred for this service must be borne by the applicant. Foreign transcript translations by applicant or educational institution are not acceptable. Application Deadline: Until Filled
Rockland Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women, people of color, veterans and individuals with disabilities. Our mission demonstrates a strong public commitment to a diverse and inclusive campus community.
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