Workforce Community Center Manager, West Dallas Center

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Weekly Work Hours

40

Compensation Range

Staff Range N05 Salary

Salary Minimum

$53,000.00 Annually

FLSA

United States of America (Exempt)

Position Type

Staff

Job Summary

The Manager, Workforce Community Center promotes nontraditional educational programs, to meet the needs of a multi-cultural community. The Workforce Community Center Manager reports to the Assistant Director of Campus Operations and:

• Ability to empathize with students and stakeholders of greatly varied experiences, and an appreciation for community-centered solutions.
  
  
• Recognize emerging issues and create frameworks for collaboration that foster training opportunities for constituents.
  
  
• Supports educational programs designed to promote skills-based learning and certification attainment.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Identify and foster relationships with existing community and business leaders.
  
  
• Support ongoing workforce development training programs with logistical and material coordination for
  
  
• Promote high-demand programs tailored to community and local industry needs.
  
  
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  
  
• Networking aptitude.
  
  
• Great attention to detail.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years college (preferred) or High School Diploma with two (2) years’ experience in workforce development and/or apprenticeship projects (required).
  
  
• Two (2) years’ supervisory experience
  
  
• Two (2) years’ experience organizing and coordinating groups for various activities.
  
  
• Official transcripts are required.
  
  
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.
  
  

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining and managing a pipeline of candidates to fill skills-based learning and training programs.
  
  
• Communities point of contact for recruitment of workforce training pipeline.
  
  
• Community outreach and engagement of business and industry partners.
  
  
• Research surrounding eco-system, identify key stakeholders and establish partnerships to support program self-sufficiency and long-term sustainability.
  
  
• Collaborate with Schools of and business and industry partners to develop customized training solutions embedded with industry recognized credentials and certifications.
  
  
• Forecast, measure, and report the results of various projects with community partners.
  
  
• Responsible for maintaining a log of all the people they contact.
  
  
• Completes required Dallas College professional development training hours per academic year.
  
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

About Us

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Applications DeadlineJanuary 20, 2025