Executive Director, Regional Workforce Development

North Central Missouri College; Trenton (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

North Central Missouri College seeks an Executive Director to serve as the chief administrative and strategic leader for the Workforce Development Board of North Missouri. This role oversees federal, state, and local workforce programs, driving administration, operations, and strategic direction across the region.

The position requires managing personnel, coordinating with regional authorities, and ensuring compliance with regulations while building strong employer relationships to expand access

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience in managing personnel in state-related programs.
• Experience with volunteer Boards and following federal/state regulations.
• Forward thinking with the ability to build consensus across diverse groups; strong organization.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between the Workforce Development Board, the state, CLEOs and North Central Missouri College.
• Manage Board staff in alignment with North Central Missouri College policies.
• Provide general oversight to the North Missouri One-Stop Job Center system.
• Develop and implement the Local Region’s Workforce Development Plan.
• Prepare agendas and coordinate meetings with Board, Committees, and Elected Officials.
• Facilitate procurement and contract oversight of the Region’s service providers.
• Develop and manage budgets.
• Oversee program implementation and assess program outcomes.
• Maintain the Board’s policy manual and governing documents.
• Ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations and policies.
• Create relationships with regional employers to build trust and increase utilization of the public workforce system.
• Provide oversight to the region’s business services staff.
• Attend training and meetings to meet goals of the Region’s elected officials and Board.
• Ensure the Board’s programs remain high performance and impactful by monitoring outcomes.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Personnel management

Integrity & confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

North Central Missouri College seeks an Executive Director to serve as the chief administrative and strategic leader for the Workforce Development Board of North Missouri. This role oversees federal, state, and local workforce programs, driving administration, operations, and strategic direction across the region.

The position requires managing personnel, coordinating with regional authorities, and ensuring compliance with regulations while building strong employer relationships to expand access