Associate Vice President of Workforce Development

40 Hours | Flexible schedule to meet department needs

The Associate Vice President of Workforce Development provides executive leadership in executing strategic initiatives responsive to the market-driven needs of business and industry in McHenry County and the surrounding region, including the design of innovative workforce training programs, and integrated career services. This person will oversee the development of noncredit offerings that serve the lifelong learning needs of the community. They will also identify and build creative outreach programs and strengthen partnerships with other higher education institutions, school districts, business and industry, government agencies and other entities to enhance the economic vitality of the county.

• Implement MCC's strategic initiatives in meeting the needs of business and industry in coordination with the administrative leadership of Academic Affairs
• Lead regional efforts to develop a robust workforce in McHenry County by championing partnerships with business and industry, and communicate workforce needs to the college resulting in increased enrollment in established programs, the introduction of additional noncredit training opportunities, and recommendations for curriculum updates and program introductions
• Provide leadership for community education to support the availability and relevance of lifelong learning opportunities for all members of the community
• Develop processes and systems that enhance the outreach and efficiency of the workforce development division
• Create and operate strategic alliances with economic development entities, corporations, community groups, labor unions and local government
• Provide leadership for planning, organizing, supporting, and implementing comprehensive programming related to workforce development (credit, noncredit, incumbent worker training, contract training, career entry training, assessments, technical assistance, career services, internships, and apprenticeships)
• Provide leadership, supervision, and evaluation of the divisional team, (Administrators and Staff)
• Work with MCC faculty and staff to implement credit and non-credit workforce development, career entry and community education programs that meet existing and emerging development needs
• Serve as the institutional liaison to local, state and federal economic and workforce training agencies and employer partner organizations
• Direct the development and administration of the annual divisional budgets, and monitor budgets once approved
• Collaborate with the Office of Resource Development to pursue and administer grants that further the work of the division
• Supervise the personnel function for the department to include hiring, monitoring and implementing the evaluation process and monitoring compliance with the union bargaining agreements of the college for designated staff
• Establish department-specific staff development activities
• Formulate departmental personnel recommendations to the President and Cabinet
• Act as the primary liaison with appropriate state committees, departments, agencies, organizations, and institutions relative to the department's programs and services
• Serve on various College committees
• Maintain academic currency
• Work collaboratively with others (e.g. colleagues, stakeholders, vendors) to accomplish functions and responsibilities
• Support and participate in the College's commitment to continuous improvement
• Assume additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Demonstrated experience in workforce development or extensive knowledge of McHenry County industry and needs
• Evidence of increasing levels of administrative responsibilities
• Minimum of threeyears of leadership experience in directly managing employees

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in one of the department's disciplines
• Teaching experience in higher education

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, students, administrators and staff
• Ability to work independently yet have a strong team orientation and to develop productive working relationships at all levels of the organization
• Strategic planning ability and experience
• Ability to develop and monitor budgets
• Ability to organize work around broad organizational goals and processes
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs
• Ability to oversee and manage work involving multiple units
• Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Commitment to and respect for diversity
• Understanding of and commitment to the College mission, vision and goals
  
  

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Equal Employment Opportunity

McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible college community.

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