Vice President of Workforce and Community Engagement

Nebraska-Indian-Community-College; South Sioux City (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Nebraska Indian Community College seeks a Vice President of Workforce and Community Engagement to lead Career Services, Alumni, Non‑Credit and Community Education, and Extension. This exempt, salaried role directs multiple programs, builds external partnerships, and advances NICC’s workforce development mission.

Responsibilities include program oversight, budget planning, grant collaboration, and stakeholder engagement to align workforce initiatives with NICC’s goals and tribal community needs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business administration, communications, or a related field required.
• Program/organizational management experience preferred (3 years).
• Cultural competence in serving Indigenous students and/or minoritized populations.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise Career Services, Alumni, Non‑Credit and Community Education, and Extension departments.
• Develop and administer departmental goals, budgets, and equipment needs.
• Oversee internship/work-based learning programs and partnerships with external funding.
• Represent the College externally and participate in NICC leadership committees.
• Foster student career development through assessments, job search, résumés, and mock interviews.
• Launch and oversee new programs like Business Incubators at NICC campuses.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Office 365 tools

Cultural competence

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Master's degree in business administration or related field

Tools

Office 365

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Vice President of Workforce and Community Engagement (full-time, exempt, salaried position) PRIMARY WORK LOCATION: South Sioux City Site STARTING WAGE: $65,000-$82,000 CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

ABOUT THE COLLEGE: “The Nebraska Indian Community College provides quality higher education and lifelong educational opportunities for Umonhon (Omaha) Isanti (Santee Dakota) and all learners.” Nebraska Indian Community College is envisioned as a comprehensive Tribal College which values service through high-quality education. Institutional programs value and cultivate the creative and productive talents of learners, faculty, and staff, and seek ways to contribute to the self-sufficiency of the Nations served, the wellbeing of our communities, and the quality of life and development of its learners, faculty, and service areas.

Summary of Duties:

The Vice President of Workforce and Community Engagement provides leadership and directs, develops, implements, and oversees systems and processes related to the Career Services, Alumni, Non-Credit and Community Education, and Extension departments of the College. The Vice President provides supervisory oversight and support for the following positions and divisions of the College:

• Safe Driver Academy Director.
• Apex Accelerators Director.
• Indianpreneurship Director.
• Non-Credit/Community Education.
• Grant Writer.
• Director of Nation Building and Public Relations.

This position develops and oversees relationships with external partners and businesses, provides grant management and division initiatives as directed by the President, and ensures alignment of workforce and community engagement strategies with NICC’s mission and goals.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Direct and supervise the activities of the Career Services, Alumni, Non-Credit and Community Education, and Extension departments of the College. Plans, manages, and evaluates projects and services impacting the College. Provides supervisory support for the Project Manager of the Apex Accelerator Program, as well as for activities connected to USDA Extension, SBA grants, and previously funded USDA RBDG grants.

Serve as the primary point of contact for NICC alumni, overseeing alumni communications, engagement, networking opportunities, and outreach initiatives in collaboration with the Director of Nation Building and Public Relations.

• Supports and oversees the College’s internship and work‑based learning program areas through the development of both internal and external programs, implementation guidelines, advertisement, monitoring, and reporting to funding partners, as required. Acts as the faculty point of contact and oversees the Student Representative students.
• Collaborate with staff, faculty, students, community partners, and businesses to identify workplace needs, trends, skills required, and job placement opportunities to support the development of work‑ready programs for students.
• Supervises and mentors employees; prioritizes and assigns work; and provides clear performance expectations. Meets regularly with staff to ensure work is completed accurately and on time, to offer guidance and support, to conduct performance evaluations, to exchange feedback on program goals, and to ensure adequate training. Makes hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations and follows NICC policy when using disciplinary procedures. Chairs designated program committees and ensures a minimum of two meetings per year for each program area. • Oversee and support the development of non‑credit and continuing education programs, certificate of completion of workshops, and customized business training, including partnerships with professional organizations to offer continuing education units (CEUs). Provide supervision and guidance to assigned personnel, as applicable.
• Partner with college departments, external institutions, and/or agencies to address workforce issues impacting assigned programs, services or operations and assist in problem‑solving strategies.
• Develop, plan, implement, and administer departmental goals and objectives, including recommendations for budget and equipment needs.
• Provide opportunities for student career development by offering resources in career assessment, job search and application processes, résumé and cover letter development, interview preparation, and mock interviews, both virtually and in person. Offers a for‑credit Career Survival course each semester.
• Develops and maintains the Career Services website, including Job Boards, Internships, and Career Resources. Implements and manages the new Career Central platform, including creating tutorials, providing training for faculty, and delivering workshops for students.
• Oversee grant programs as designated by the President.
• Actively research options for non‑credit and community education funding opportunities, make recommendations, follow up, and monitor as needed.
• Represent the College in all external interactions in a professional manner.
• Serve as a member of the NICC President’s Cabinet, Executive Committee, Administrative Council, Institutional Research and Effectiveness Committee, and Strategic Planning Committee.
• Support the collection, data analysis, and dissemination of assessments related to the Career Services, Non‑Credit and Community Education, Extension, and Alumni departments; Use information to process and implement data into workshop offerings, community/business discussions, etc.
• Host transfer and career fairs/tables for students as needed.
• Participate in professional organizations, appropriate workshops and training as requested by the supervisor/administration.
• Chair advisory board meetings twice per year for each degree program with key external stakeholders to guide modifications of our existing programs and development of new programs.
• Launch the new Business Incubators at Macy and Santee Campuses to enable:
  • Small businesses to have professional meetings
  • Current students and alumni to have networking and mentorship opportunities,
  • Students, alumni, and entrepreneurs to utilize the recording studio to develop advertising for their small businesses,
  • Entrepreneurs to rent office space,
  • Training in retail and the food/beverage industry.
• Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. These duties and responsibilities are a general representation rather than an all‑inclusive list and are subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Master's degree in business administration, communications, or a related field required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, and ABILITIES:

Preferred candidates will have proven success in the following:

• Master’s Degree in Business/Communications (or related field)
• Program and/or organizational management experience (3 years preferred).
• Proficiency in Office 365 tools.
• Cultural competence in serving Indigenous students and/or other minoritized populations.
• Skill in program development and process improvement.
• Skill in critical thinking & problem solving.
• Skill in leadership and supervision.
• Skill in researching, analyzing, and applying relevant information to the development of departmental processes and programs; analyze these processes and make change as needed.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective positive working relationships.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a work team.
• Ability to multitask and demonstrate good time management skills.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

Nebraska Indian Community College gives preference to eligible and qualified applicants in accordance with the Indian preference in employment act and veterans’ preference. In the absence of qualified Indian applicants, consideration will be given to applicants without regards to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, the presence of non‑related medical condition or handicap, or other legally protected status. NICC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.