Associate Vice President of Workforce Development

About CCRI and the Role

Position Title

Associate Vice President of Workforce Development

Department

Wrkfc Part/Workforce Dev

Position Category

Staff - NonClassified

About CCRI

The Community College of Rhode Island is New England’s largest community college, and a nationally-recognized leader in catalyzing student success and achievement for recent high school graduates and returning adults alike.

We provide affordable, open access to higher education, and we deliver on our mission to offer all students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth.

Diversity is our strength. We champion equity, and we celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.

We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff whose demographics are reflective of our diverse student body. To learn more about our employees’ values and what it means to work here, learn about our Guiding Principles here .

Posting Details > Special Instructions to Applicants


To apply for this position:

· Complete CCRI’s online application, and attach a cover letter and resume by the closing date.
· If attaching a resume complete with education history and/or employment history, please
disregard these sections within the online application.
· Please include the contact information for three (3) references within the application.
· Finalists will be required to provide official college transcripts.
· Please note that all RI Council of Postsecondary Education employees (i.e., full- and part-time
faculty and non-classified employees) must be fully vaccinated and boosted when eligible. Learn
more about CCRI’s vaccination policy here .

Please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311 ( TTY : 401-825-2313) if you require assistance with the online application process.

EEO Statement


CCRI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

CCRI prohibits discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, or status as a protected veteran. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination shall be referred to CCRI’s Title IX Coordinator at TitleIXCoordinator@ccri.edu

The Clery Act requires colleges and universities to report campus crime data, support victims of violence, and publicly outline the policies and procedures they have put into place to improve campus safety.

Job Summary

The Associate Vice President of Workforce Development leads workforce development efforts at the Community College of Rhode Island, including customized training in business & industry; workforce development programs, small business/entrepreneurial programs, adult education, transportation programs, and career services. The Associate Vice President works with the President and senior leadership team to determine the vision, strategy, short and long-range goals, operating budgets, capital plans, and effective governance policies. The Associate Vice President is responsible for marketing, enrollment, budget, data management and analysis, and assisting in the design and development of new programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Aligns workforce and training programs with academic, industry, and public sector needs.
• Plays a key role in developing effective partnerships with businesses and industries in the identification of training needs, including conducting quantitative and qualitative training needs assessments, and developing customized workforce solutions.
• Provides leadership in the course and programmatic design, instructional delivery, and assessment activities, conducting research and analysis to evaluate the viability of new and existing non-credit programs.
• Provides overall leadership for the workforce training work of CCRI . Such duties include: supervising, leading, and coaching the workforce training, adult education, and transportation education teams and providing progress reports to CCRI’s President and Senior Leadership Team, on which the Associate Vice President serves.
• Provides management oversight of all noncredit curriculum planning, program development and implementation, and program review, supervision, and leadership to staff.
• Provides leadership in strategic planning for the division, budget development, and the creation and assessment of institutional effectiveness measures in all assigned areas.
• Helps identify and secure appropriate institutional resources to support the professional development of Workforce Partnerships faculty and staff.
• Serves as the institutional liaison to a variety of economic and workforce training agencies, employer partner organizations, and other states, local, and university committees as appropriate.
• Responsible for area alignment with college strategic initiatives and facilitates the preparation of short- and long-term plans in support of college mission, vision, and goals.
• Oversees the development of marketing strategies and outreach processes leading to enrollment and programmatic recognition and growth.
• Ensures division compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, accrediting commissions, licensing requirements, administrative regulations, and Board policies as appropriate.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, public administration, or other related degrees.
• Five (5) years of mid to senior-level supervisory management and budgeting experience in workforce development programs.
• Background in workforce development and training, needs assessment, grant development, and grants administration.
• Practical involvement in developing and implementing a variety of credit, noncredit and short-term credit programs.
• Commitment to collaborating with faculty on creating and implementing credit and noncredit blended course designs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a personal commitment to equity.
• Strong communication, written, and oral skills as well as experience presenting information and summary reports internally and to the public.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Experience working in a collaborative manner with diverse constituencies.

Competencies and Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated tactical experience along with the ability to think and act strategically with demonstrated success in managerial and leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively promoting workforce development programs to the community.

Position Details

Position Information

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

FLSA

Exempt

Pay Grade

BOE 18

Salary Information

Salary commensurate with education and experience

Benefits

Full-time employees enjoy an array of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits and Rewards for Wellness Incentives
• Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• In-State Tuition Waivers
• Legal Care Insurance

For a complete listing, visit: https://ccri.edu/hr/benefits/index.html

Collective Bargaining Unit

BOE

Reports To

President

Permanent/Limited position

Permanent

Position End Date

Academic/Calendar Year

Calendar

Work Schedule Information

Non Standard, 35 hours per week

Campus Location

All Campuses

Civil Service List position

No

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Number of Vacancies

1

Application Open Date

07/21/2022

Application Close Date

08/22/2022

Posting Number

SF00803

Quick Link

https://jobs.ccri.edu/postings/3932

Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, complete application materials should be received by 08/22/2022, 11:59 PM ( EST ). Applications will not be accepted after the closing date.

Finalists will be required to provide official college transcripts.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311. TTY : 401-825-2313.

Disability Accommodations

CCRI is committed to ensuring the full participation of all applicants throughout the recruitment process. If you should require an accommodation during the application process, please notify the Department of Institutional Equity and Human Resources prior to the closing of the posting by calling (401) 825-2311.

EEO Statement

CCRI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

We recognize that diversity and inclusivity are essential to creating a dynamic, positive and high-performing educational and work environment. We welcome applicants who can contribute to the College’s commitment to excellence created by diversity and inclusivity.

CCRI prohibits discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or status as a protected veteran. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination shall be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator at: TitleIXCoordinator@ccri.edu.

The Jeanne Clery Act requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Our annual report is available here:
https://www.ccri.edu/campuspolice/pdfs/Annual%20Security%20Report%202019.pd

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in business, economics, public administration, or another related degree?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have Five (5) years of mid to senior-level supervisory management and budgeting experience in workforce development programs?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have a background in workforce development and training, needs assessment, grant development, and grant administration?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have demonstrated tactical experience along with the ability to think and act strategically with demonstrated success in managerial and leadership roles?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Have you had practical involvement in developing and implementing a variety of credit, noncredit and short-term credit programs?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Do you have excellent interpersonal skills and a personal commitment to equity?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * Do you have strong communication, written, and oral skills, as well as experience presenting information internally and to the public?
   • Yes
   • No
8. * Are you proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.)?
   • Yes
   • No
9. * Do you have experience working in a collaborative manner with diverse constituencies?
   • Yes
   • No
10. * In order to improve CCRI's advertising strategy, please let us know where you FIRST learned of this job opportunity. Please be specific when using website or publication names (example: LinkedIN, HigherEdjobs, Chronicle, personal referral, etc.).
    
    (Open Ended Question)
    
    

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

1. Other Document