Strategic VP, Workforce Partnerships & Programs

Community College of Rhode Island; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vice President of Workforce Partnerships at Community College of Rhode Island leads workforce development efforts, including customized training for business and industry, healthcare, nonprofit and government sectors. The role collaborates with the President and senior leadership to shape strategy, budgets and governance, and oversees marketing, enrollment analytics and new program design.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, at least five years of senior supervisory experience in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, public administration or related field.
• Five years of mid to senior level supervisory management and budgeting experience in workforce development.
• Experience in workforce development, needs assessment, and grants administration.
• Strategic leadership with managerial experience.
• Experience developing credit and noncredit programs.
• Experience promoting workforce development to the community.
• Commitment to equity and collaboration with faculty on blended course designs.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience working with diverse constituencies.

Responsibilities

• Aligns workforce and training programs with academic, industry and public sector needs; develops partnerships with businesses to identify training needs.
• Provides leadership in course and programmatic design, instructional delivery and assessment activities; conducts research and analysis to evaluate viability of new and existing non-credit programs.
• Advises business and industry partners on grant options to support workforce skills improvement.
• Provides overall leadership for the workforce training; supervises the team and reports to CCRI's President and Senior Leadership Team.
• Manages noncredit curriculum planning, program development and implementation, and program review, supervision and leadership to staff.
• Leads strategic planning for the division, budget development, and assessment of institutional effectiveness measures.
• Helps identify and secure resources to support professional development.
• Serves as liaison to economic and workforce training agencies, employer partners, and committees; aligns with college initiatives and plans.
• Oversees marketing strategies and outreach leading to enrollment growth.
• Communicates with Grants Committee regarding grant proposals.
• Ensures division compliance with regulations and policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Communication

Grant administration

Partnership development

Noncredit program design

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, economics, public administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Vice President of Workforce Partnerships at Community College of Rhode Island leads workforce development efforts, including customized training for business and industry, healthcare, nonprofit and government sectors. The role collaborates with the President and senior leadership to shape strategy, budgets and governance, and oversees marketing, enrollment analytics and new program design.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, at least five years of senior supervisory experience in