Vice President for Workforce Development

This person is responsible for leading the Workforce Development (WD) department. The VP develops strategy for workforce programming in all functional areas within WD - including the Plastics Innovation & Resource Center, Clean Energy Center, Penn College at Wellsboro, Apprenticeship Center and all core operations within the department. The VP will plan and develop the vision/goals for Workforce Development and ensure alignment with the broader College mission and vision.

Full-time Employee Benefits include: medical and dental insurances, retirement plans, paid time off, educational benefits for employees and dependents at Penn College and Penn State University, and more. For additional information, click here.

EDUCATION

• Master's Degree in workforce and/or organizational development, or directly related discipline, OR combination of education/training, work experience and proven capacity to lead a division focused on providing incumbent worker training, mostly in manufacturing and healthcare sectors. Required
• Doctorate in workforce and/or organizational development, or directly related discipline, OR combination of education/training, work experience and proven capacity to lead a division focused on providing incumbent worker training, mostly in manufacturing and healthcare sectors. Preferred
• Valid Driver's License Required

EXPERIENCE

• Seven (7) years of experience in an industrial/business environment or educational environment directly related to evaluating needs and providing training to a workforce. Required
• Ten (10) years of administrative/project management experience and/or business development. Required
• Five (5) years of budget development and management. Required
• Five (5) years of experience in effectively leading high-performing teams. Required
• Marketing/advertising experience. Required

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Strategic vision with the ability to execute. Required
• Demonstrated leadership presence and maturity. Required
• Directly and indirectly manage staff. Required
• Impactful negotiation skills that are well-received. Required
• Builder of strong relationships with internal and external partners, including employers, government, workforce, education and economic development partners. Required
• Executive level presentation skills and ability to handle high-level interactions. Required
• Impeccable judgment and ability to make sound decisions in a quickly evolving setting. Required
• Ability to continuously monitor future opportunities for the College and WD. Required
• Stay current with local, state and national workforce development and training trends, understanding how these changes in affect WD’s approach to programming. Required
• Oversight of program development and implementation that generates annual revenue to exceed the operating expenses of Workforce Development. Required
• Superior written and oral communication skills. Required
• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively and courteously work with people at all levels of responsibility. Preferred
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot, develop original solutions and meet targeted outcomes. Preferred
• Ability to be responsive in a dynamic environment with continuously emerging opportunities. Required
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diversity and multicultural issues. Required
• Ability to allocate personnel resources effectively and efficiently to meet program goals. Required
• Leadership in conducting successful needs analysis. Required
• Successful grant writing and management experience. Required

• Provide strategic direction, visionary leadership and effective management of Workforce Development.
• Cost center administrator with ultimate fiscal responsibility for Workforce Development.
• Serve on President’s Council.
• Communicate effectively with business/industry clients relative to workforce and economic development activities.
• Represent the College by serving on committees and boards for organizations and the Commonwealth.
• Provide strategic direction/managerial oversight to functional areas within WD, understanding their individual needs and how they fit within the team and College.
• Facilitate the development, review, revision, marketing and management of training programs, seminars and consulting services.
• Facilitate the coordination of projects/training with appropriate academic school administration.

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This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.

Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

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