Strategic Initiatives Director: Education & Workforce

State of Missouri; Jefferson City (MO); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The State of Missouri's Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development seeks a Director to lead the Strategic Initiatives team in partnership with colleges, universities, nonprofits, and stakeholders to raise educational attainment and workforce participation across Missouri. You will supervise project managers and guide initiatives from concept to completion.

Applicants should bring strong leadership, program management, and policy analysis skills, with experience in education

Qualifications

• Develop evidence-based initiatives to advance statewide educational attainment and workforce goals.
• Lead a team of project managers and continuous improvement specialists.
• Apply project management, process improvement, change management, and continuous improvement methods.
• Strong leadership and collaboration with colleges, universities, and agencies.

Responsabilités

• Develop evidence-based initiatives to support institutions and stakeholders in achieving the state’s educational attainment and labor force participation goals
• Partner with higher education institutions to implement projects focused on serving students’ needs for access, success, completion, and transition to the workforce
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities to support projects and initiatives and perform related grants management
• Utilize project management, process improvement, change management, and continuous improvement principles
• Build project plans; define benchmarks, metrics, and targets for success; and implement in conjunction with partners
• Evaluate the impact of projects and initiatives undertaken and report on outcomes
• Lead a team of project managers and continuous improvement specialists, and supervise, mentor, and coach as needed for the success of all team members
• Respond to inquiries for information in a timely manner
• Draft and review postsecondary policy and/or workforce proposals
• Perform other related work as assigned, or as necessitated by reporting and administrative requireme

Connaissances

Project management

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Policy analysis

Description du poste

The State of Missouri's Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development seeks a Director to lead the Strategic Initiatives team in partnership with colleges, universities, nonprofits, and stakeholders to raise educational attainment and workforce participation across Missouri. You will supervise project managers and guide initiatives from concept to completion.

Applicants should bring strong leadership, program management, and policy analysis skills, with experience in education