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Director, Workforce Development - Springfield, United States - Missouri State University
Description
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title
Director, Workforce Development & Community Education, West Plains
Work Location
West Plains Campus
Department
West Plains Workforce Development
HR Home Department
WP DEAN OF ACAD AFFAIRS OFFICE
Pay Grade
44
Proposed Salary
$45,073 - $57,413 annually
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees?
No, Position is available to all applicants.
Appointment Type
Full Time Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Exempt
General Function
The Director, Workforce Development and Community Education - West Plains is responsible for directing the development and delivery of primarily non-credit training for industry's current and emerging needs and for new and expanding business and industry, as well as community education.
The Director, Workforce Development and Community Education is also responsible for the development and management of the innovation hub/makerspace programming, and services.
The Director, Workforce Development and Community Education serves as an active team member of various workforce development boards and committees, actively pursues grants and other funding resources related to workforce development and community education and manages the activities of all personnel involved in Workforce Development and Community Education department and the university's innovation hub/makerspace.
Description of Primary Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Education:
A Master's degree is required; a Master's degree in education, business, marketing, engineering, technology or a related field is preferred.
An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.Experience:
At least two years of experience in workforce development, education, or continuing education programming is required. Experience working with businesses, industries, community agencies, and public schools is required. Previous project management experience is preferred. Teaching or employee development experience is preferred. Curriculum development and or industrial training experience is preferred.
Skills:
A strong work ethic, enthusiasm, and a high level of motivation are required. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
Excellent interpersonal skills in the areas of relationship building, collaboration, team participation, creative problem solving, conflict resolution, group planning, and decision-making processes are required.
Demonstrated potential to manage and lead complex projects is required.The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
Additional Qualifications
Link to Job Description
Open Date
04/04/2024
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
First date of consideration is April 25, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Official transcripts will be required at time of hire.
EO/AA and Diversity Statement
Non Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity.
The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students.
In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University.
Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against.
Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S.
National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897,, , or to the Office for Civil Rights.
All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, Park Central Office Building, Suite 111, Springfield, Missouri 65897,
, , or to the Office for Civil Rights.
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail
Posting Number
FTS
Quicklink for Posting
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