Center for Workforce Development Manager

SJC San Juan College; Town of Farmington (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Pension plan (NMERB)

Tuition waiver

Wellness program

Gym membership

Library services

Job summary

San Juan College in Farmington, NM is seeking a Center for Workforce Development Manager to connect with employers, identify workforce needs, and develop training programs and certifications that help businesses and their employees succeed.

You’ll combine business development, relationship-building, program design, and project management to deliver customized training, expand revenue, and provide an excellent client experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or workforce development experience.
• Three to five years of related experience, managing multiple programs and teams.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains relationships with business clients to identify training needs and opportunities.
• Develops new programs and certifications to meet employer needs.
• Supervises adjunct employees.
• Recruits instructors and coordinates class scheduling.
• Meets monthly and annual enrollment and revenue goals.
• Represents the college to students, agencies, and community partners.

Skills

Business development

Relationship building

Program development

Sales experience

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Compensation: $52,501 Compensation Type: Exempt Employment Type: Regular Grade: E03

Position Summary

Help businesses grow and strengthen our regional workforce. As the Center for Workforce Development Manager, you’ll connect San Juan College with employers to identify workforce needs and develop training programs and certifications that help businesses and their employees succeed. You’ll combine business development, relationship-building, program development, and problem-solving to create new opportunities, coordinate customized training, and deliver an excellent client experience. It’s a great fit for someone who wants to make an impact at the intersection of business, education, and workforce development.

Why San Juan College?

At San Juan College, our mission is to educate and empower individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world. We foster a culture built on Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and we're committed to supporting both our students and employees.

Located in Farmington, New Mexico, in the heart of the Four Corners, you'll enjoy an outstanding quality of life with endless outdoor recreation, a vibrant arts community, and easy access to Durango, Moab, Santa Fe, and Albuquerque.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid leave and holidays
• NMERB pension plus optional retirement plans
• Tuition waiver
• Employee wellness program and EAP
• Free SJC gym membership and library services

Join a team where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying exceptional benefits and work-life balance.

Essential Duties

• Develops and maintains relationships with new and existing business clients to identify workforce training needs and opportunities; promotes CWD programs and services, prepares proposals and responses to requests for proposals (RFPs), and develops training agreements to support enrollment and revenue goals.
• Develops new programs and certifications that support workforce development needs of employers and employees.
• Supervises assigned adjunct employees.
• Participates in recruitment, selection, onboarding, performance management, and employee development in accordance with College policies and under the direction of the Director.
• Achieves monthly and annual proposals, enrollment and revenue goals by integrating marketing, operations, and financial knowledge.
• Occasionally facilitates StrengthsFinder or DISC training for the College and/or businesses.
• Recruits and interviews potential instructors and, in coordination with other staff, schedules classes and assigns instructors.
• Works with HR to hire and onboard new Adjunct Faculty.
• Oversees the research, analysis and recommendations for new business opportunities and new training sales options with a keen awareness of organizational growth initiatives related to regional markets and target customer segments, as well as CWD's potential to meet customer needs.
• Develops and implements plans designed to increase existing business and capture new opportunities for workforce development classes including both existing customer relationships and new markets.
• Schedules client-driven classes, assigns instructors, and coordinates additional logistics with the Operations Team to ensure client satisfaction.
• Collects and analyzes information and prepares data and sales reports, leveraging real data and capitalizing on business trends and opportunities.
• Represents the college to students, outside agencies, and community partners and colleges, including departmental Advisory Committees, demonstrating cultural competency, diversity, and inclusivity.
• Monitors and reviews instructor performance through evaluations.
• Discusses evaluations with instructors as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a Bachelor’s degree and/or workforce development; sales experience. Experience sufficient to manage multiple programs and priorities, develop and maintain client relationships, coordinate workforce training, and supervise assigned employees, typically associated with three to five years of related experience.

This position will remain open until filled with application review occurring on October 19, 2026.

EEO STATEMENT

San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veteran's status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws. San Juan College serves as a regional leader in education and provides quality education to approximately 10,000 students seeking academic credit and non-credit programs through face-to-face and online classes each year. San Juan College is proud to serve a unique and culturally diverse population.

Below are some of the benefits offered:

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage options
• Generous paid leave plans and holiday pay
• Public Employee Pension Plan (NMERB)
• Optional 403 (b) Tax Deferred Annuities, 457 and Roth Plans
• Flex Spending accounts
• Life and Disability coverage
• Employee Wellness Incentives
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition waiver
• Free SJC Gym Membership
• Free Library services
• San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veteran's status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

San Juan College is dedicated to maintaining a workplace with policies that allow employees and their families to thrive. We want you to achieve a fulfilling work-life balance, build long-term financial security, and explore the beautiful natural settings around us.

Learn more about the Farmington area by clicking here.

Enjoy mountain biking, hiking, boating, skiing, off-roading and more, or spend time at any of our three rivers and four lakes. Farmington also boasts a superb variety of special cultural events, museums, galleries, and local theater group events year-round.