Center for Workforce Excellence Director

Tri--county-Technical-College; Pendleton (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Professional development

EAP

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Tri-County Technical College seeks a dedicated professional to lead and grow its workforce training initiatives. The role focuses on developing, promoting, and delivering occupational training, partnering with businesses, and securing resources through contracts and grants.

You will supervise staff, manage budgets, and align programs with accreditation standards while advancing student success. The position requires a bachelor's degree and experience in training program development within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; experience in developing training programs.
• Experience in manufacturing industry and related training program development.
• Knowledge of building and managing educational programs; strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and promote inclusive environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, promote, implement, deliver, and monitor occupational advanced training opportunities throughout the service area.
• Conduct training needs analyses, develop proposals, secure resources, and lead contracts with companies.
• Coordinate training delivery with area organizations to meet market needs and ensure effective instruction.
• Write contracts, grants, and reports to support the programmatic strategic plan.
• Assess programs and implement policy/content changes to improve student learning and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Contract writing

Program development

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of students? Tri County Technical College is looking for dedicated professionals to join our dynamic team! As a leader in higher education, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, supportive environment where both employees and students thrive. Work alongside a diverse group of staff, faculty, and administrators who are dedicated to student success. Be a part of a forward-thinking institution that values creativity, inclusivity, and excellence. If you are ready to contribute to the success of our great institution and grow your career We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences who are committed to excellence in education.

Job Functions:

• Develop, promote, implement, deliver, and monitor occupational advanced training opportunities throughout the service area.
• Conduct training needs analyses, develop and present proposals, secure resources to address identified needs, and lead the department with the responsibility for securing training contracts through direct interface with companies.
• Coordinate training delivery with area organizations to assist in making those organizations more effective and efficient through ensuring the development and delivery of instructional classroom and/or hands‑on training with qualified instructors to meet the market needs through consultative transactions with companies to achieve personnel and organizational growth.
• Aid in writing contracts, grants, and reports deemed necessary to meet the programmatic strategic plan.
• Assess programs and design and implement policy or content change to improve student learning and program relevancy, work towards departmental student success goals, and maintain compliance with accrediting bodies.
• Identify and promote immediate and long‑range training requirements in the service area by: a) Having frequent contact with representatives from business, industry, and the community. b) Regularly meeting with or serving on committees with representatives from business, industry, and the community to keep courses consistent with current technology, laws, regulations, and policies, including creating advisory committees as necessary. c) Marketing the College’s Corporate and Community Education (CCE) programs and services.
• Recruit and manage the retrainSC and Apprenticeship Carolina opportunities with area companies.
• Recruit and provide supervisory leadership for the staff and faculty involved in the coordination and delivery of training in the service area, cultivating a learning environment that promotes continuous improvement and professional development.
• Develop and manage the annual revenue and expense budgets for the department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

May include occasional overnight travel; may include occasional night or weekend hours corresponding to student needs, instruction, and/or events; must be able to stand for long periods of time; must be able to lift and/or move 40 pounds short distances; and must be able to bend and/or kneel to check on equipment.

A bachelor's degree, experience in the manufacturing industry, and related experience in the development of training programs.

Knowledge of how to develop and manage educational programs; effective managerial and leadership skills; effective communication skills; ability to be innovative and strategic in planning and thought; ability to work with diverse populations and ensure inclusive environments; ability to create and maintain relationships with internal and external constituents; ability to be fiscally responsible.

Tri-County Technical College offers a comprehensive benefits package for FTE positions that includes, but is not limited, to the following:

• Health, dental, vision,long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
• Life Insurance: Basic life insurance and optional supplements life insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs: 401k with employer contributions.
• Professional Development Opportunities: Team bonding activities/events and professional training programs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules, 37.5 work weeks and abbreviated Fridays.

Tri-County Technical College is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.