Director, Workforce Training & Skills Pathways

Socket.dev; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,915 - 77,445; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

N/A

Job summary

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia seeks a Director of Workforce Training to lead its Human Services division's training portfolio. The role aligns initiatives with strategic goals, oversees budget and funding sustainability, and partners with Business Engagement to expand occupational tracks such as digital skills and pre-apprenticeships.

The position requires 4+ years of leadership in workforce development or higher education, with a master’s or bachelor’s in

Qualifications

• Progressive leadership and supervision in workforce development, training, higher education, or a closely related field
• Strategic planning and translating strategy into operational execution across a division
• Department-level fiscal responsibility, including managing an annual budget

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of a cohesive digital skills, retail, and apprenticeship portfolio with stackable credentials
• Oversee eligibility, enrollment, assessment, and credentialing processes for quality and accessibility
• Align curricula to employer-validated competencies and apprenticeship standards with Business Engagement
• Direct the instructional leadership framework for consistent performance and growth
• Manage staff accountability and annual evaluations for direct reports
• Develop, monitor, and manage the department budget and funding forecasts
• Maintain compliance and data reporting for licensure, accreditation, audits

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Masters degree in related field

Job description

Goodwill of Southwestern Pennsylvania and North Central West Virginia seeks a Director of Workforce Training to lead its Human Services division's training portfolio. The role aligns initiatives with strategic goals, oversees budget and funding sustainability, and partners with Business Engagement to expand occupational tracks such as digital skills and pre-apprenticeships.

The position requires 4+ years of leadership in workforce development or higher education, with a master’s or bachelor’s in