Executive Leader, Workforce Development & Partnerships

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 97,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Tuition reimbursement/waiver

403(b) retirement plan

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-Life Balance

9.5 Paid Holidays

Institutional closing pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hopkinsville Community College, part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, seeks a Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development to lead workforce development, employer engagement, continuing education, and customized training. The role reports to the Chancellor and participates in the Chancellor's Cabinet to advance regional economic opportunities.

You will cultivate partnerships with employers and communities, shape strategy, and oversee programs that align with industry

Qualifications

• Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in workforce development, higher education, economic development, business, industry, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated success in workforce program development and strategic leadership for multiple units and/or direct reports.
• Demonstrated experience building partnerships with employers and community stakeholders.
• Experience managing budgets, grants, contracts, and workforce programs.
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and strategic planning abilities.
• Commitment to the mission of the comprehensive community college.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet and contribute to institutional planning and college-wide decision making.
• Provide overall leadership for workforce development, continuing education, customized training, economic development initiatives, and assessments.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive workforce development strategy aligned with the college's strategic plan.
• Analyze labor market trends and emerging workforce needs to inform program development and expansion.
• Lead workforce innovation initiatives that respond to changing industry needs, support regional economic growth, and create new opportunities for the College.
• Develop, strengthen, and sustain strategic partnerships with employers, industry leaders, workforce boards, chambers of commerce, economic development agencies, and community organizations.
• Oversee workforce training programs, continuing education, customized training, and workforce assessments.
• Establish and monitor performance metrics related to enrollment, completion, credential attainment, employer satisfaction, training revenue, and workforce placement outcomes.

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Hopkinsville Community College, part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, seeks a Vice Chancellor for Workforce Development to lead workforce development, employer engagement, continuing education, and customized training. The role reports to the Chancellor and participates in the Chancellor's Cabinet to advance regional economic opportunities.

You will cultivate partnerships with employers and communities, shape strategy, and oversee programs that align with industry