Director of Workforce Education & Training

Kansas City Kansas Community College KCKCC • Kansas City, KS • 1h ago

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13580024

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Pay grade level: 16

Compensation: \$67,975-\$93,466. Commensurate with Education and Experience.

Employee category: Staff

Department: Workforce Innovation

Reports to: Executive Director of Workforce Innovation

FLSA status: Exempt

Job Code: TBD

Location: Primarily Technical Education Center, but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate

administrator

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Executive Director of Workforce Innovation, the Director of Workforce Education & Training,

directs and manages a corporate education & training academy collaborating with subject matter experts to create and

implement data-informed, industry-responsive customized training, incumbent worker upskilling, and short-term

credentialing programs that address regional workforce gaps in Wyandotte and Leavenworth counties.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Program Development: Collaborate with subject matter experts & continuing education to create pathways

from non-credit to credit programs and promote stackable credentials. Leads the development and

implementation of customized training for employers and industry.

Employer Engagement: Identifies, engages, and secures new revenue related to customized training.

Labor Market Alignment: Leverages advanced technology and data tools to design and evaluate training

programs aligned with industry demand.

Operations & Budget Oversight: Supervises and evaluates assigned staff. Prepares regular reports and

metrics on workforce program outcomes. Develops and manages budgets under the direction of the

Executive Director. Assists in obtaining, implementing, and managing workforce-related grants. Provides

administrative and operational support for the WFI division as needed and directed.

Strategic Support: Supports special projects on behalf of the Executive Director and other appropriate

divisional/college leaders as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Extensive knowledge of workforce development principles, trends, and best practices in community college

settings.

Familiarity with labor market information (LMI) and regional industry demands to inform program design and

employer engagement.

Deep understanding of credit, non-credit, and continuing education pathways, including micro-credentials,

industry-recognized certifications, and customized training programs.

Knowledge of grant development, management, and compliance related to workforce training and economic

development.

Strong leadership and strategic planning skills to align workforce initiatives with institutional goals and regional

economic needs.

Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and evaluate workforce education and training programs, including

budgeting and resource allocation. Excellent communication and presentation skills for engaging with diverse

stakeholders, including employers, faculty, government agencies, and community partners.

Effective collaboration skills for cross-functional team coordination with academic divisions, continuing

education, and student services.

Skilled in partnership development with content/subject matter experts to support employer-driven training

solutions.

Proficiency in project management and process improvement techniques to support efficient program delivery.

Ability to lead and inspire a team in the development of innovative workforce training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree in business or a related field.

Five (5) years in workforce development, specializing in the development of industry-driven customized

training and short-term credentials.

Three (3) years building/managing employer partnerships.

Three (3) years in industry or account management.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Five or more (5+) years advancing workforce development initiatives across multiple academic disciplines at

public institutions of higher education.

Three or more (3+) years evaluating and assessing workforce development programs, particularly at community

colleges.

Three

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