Director, Workforce Training & Community Partnerships

Collin College; United States; On-site; USD 84,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Collin College in Frisco, Texas invites applications for a role that leads workforce development initiatives, grant-funded training, and customized business training.

You will bridge the college with the local community, anticipate skills gaps through regional insights, and collaborate with business leaders and industry partners to rapidly design, launch, and scale tailored programs that meet immediate workforce demands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and five (5) years of directly related experience.
• Master's degree from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Experience in Texas higher education.
• Three (3) years of experience developing in-person/online training programs, instructional design training or certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as initial contact for prospective and current clients within Collin College's workforce development initiatives.
• Conduct initial discovery discussions to determine topic, scope and dates of training.
• Negotiate the initial proposal for training and prepare formal proposals.
• Source subject-matter-experts and coordinate review by clients.
• Execute contracts and ensure SME selection and training delivery.
• Ensure student registration and grades in Learning Management Systems.
• Administer, analyze, and report course evaluations for clients.
• Manage ongoing training programs with regular stakeholder meetings and budget oversight.
• Vet and hire new SMEs and manage vendor relationships.

Skills

Budgeting

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Data analysis

Curriculum development

Instructional design

Problem solving

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Organizational planning

Education

Bachelor's degree with five years related experience

Master's degree preferred

Experience in Texas higher education

Experience developing in-person/online training programs

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Collin College in Frisco, Texas invites applications for a role that leads workforce development initiatives, grant-funded training, and customized business training.

You will bridge the college with the local community, anticipate skills gaps through regional insights, and collaborate with business leaders and industry partners to rapidly design, launch, and scale tailored programs that meet immediate workforce demands.