Dean of Workforce and Economic Initiative Position Available In Montgomery, Alabama

Dean of Workforce and Economic Initiative
Salary
$100,936.00 – $143,669.00 Annually
Location Montgomery, AL
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
06145
College/Division
TSCC-401012-Academic Admin-Career & Technical
Opening Date
04/30/2025
Closing Date
5/21/2025 11:59 PM Central
Campus Location
Trenholm State Community College
Position Summary
The Dean of Workforce and Economic Initiatives provides leadership and strategic direction for the institution’s economic development efforts, fostering partnerships that drive regional economic growth, innovation, and workforce development. This role focuses on aligning regional economic initiatives to the workforce needs of themunity, identifying opportunities for economic expansion, cultivating relationships with businesses,ernment agencies, andmunityanizations, and leading initiatives that align with the institution’s mission to enhance local economies and ensure a thriving job market for students and themunity. This position will supervise all workforce development, continuing education, and adult education programs. The Dean of Workforce and Economic Initiatives serves as the College’s representative for area Economic Development Authorities to recruit and expand business and industry training opportunities. The Dean of Workforce and Economic Initiatives will work closely with faculty, administration, and external stakeholders to drive innovation, and create impactful workforce solutions for businesses and industries, as well as new economic developments across the workforce region.
Salary Schedule-B
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Supervises and manages the resources and staff involved in economic development efforts, workforce development, and adult education ensuring efficiency and alignment with institutional goals.
Fosters innovation in workforce development through partnerships with local businesses, industries, andernment entities. Collaborates withmunity leaders, businesses, andernment agencies to support initiatives aimed at improving economic conditions, job creation, and local industry development.
Develops and leads economic development initiatives that help expand the region’s workforce capacity and stimulate local economic growth.
Manage staffing and resources to ensure the efficient operation of all workforce development and economic initiatives programs.
Leads and oversees the development and execution of the institution’s economic development strategy, aligning efforts withmunity needs, workforce trends, and institutional priorities.
Identifies and pursues economic opportunities that can advance the region’s economic development and growth, including business incubators, job creation initiatives, and industry partnerships.
Develops and implements innovative strategies to support entrepreneurship, innovation, and the regional business ecosystem.
Build and maintain strong relationships with local businesses, chambers ofmerce, economic development agencies, andernment entities to create partnerships that support regional economic growth.
Fosters collaboration between the college and local businesses and industries to create workforce development programs that align with local and regional needs.
Oversee the budget for economic initiatives, ensuring resources are effectively allocated to support key programs and projects.
Works with various entities to secure external funding through grants, partnerships, and other sources to support economic development and workforce initiatives.
Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of economic development initiatives through data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Regularly reports on the success and oues of economic initiatives to senior leadership, key stakeholders, and external partners.
Serves as a member of relevant institutionalmittees to represent economic development priorities and contribute to institutional decision-making.
Uses data to inform decision-making and adapt strategies to meet emerging economic trends and challenges.
Serves as the institution’s primary representative for economic development initiatives, participating inmunity events and meetings with key external stakeholders.
Serves as an ambassador for the institution in themunity, advocating for the importance of workforce education and its impact on economic vitality. Works with local chambers ofmerce, economic developmentanizations, and other stakeholders to identify emerging industry trends and workforce needs. Researchmunity businesses and industries needs for workforce development.
Maintain strong working relationships with local business and industry to develop and maintain workforce development partnerships.
Maintains andplies with all ACCS Board of Trustees Policies and Procedures, Alabama Community College System, Alabama Commission on Higher Education, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, programmatic accrediting bodies, and the College.
Represents the Workforce and Economic Initiatives Division at institutional meetings, conferences, and with external stakeholders. Participates and ensures that each unit participates actively and creatively in the planning process of the College. Retains and submits documentation as requested to support accreditation efforts.
Assumes other work-related responsibilities as assigned by the Executive Vice President and/or the President.
Serves on collegemittees as requested.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution.
At least three (3) years in economic development, workforce development or a related field.
At least three (3) years of supervisory experience in industry ormunityanizations.
Experience working with businesses,ernment agencies, andmunityanizations on economic development and workforce initiatives.
Strong understanding of regional economic trends and challenges, with experience in program management, data analysis, and strategic planning.
Application Procedures/Additional Information
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit apleted online application packet to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will not be considered. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered.

Aplete application packet consists of:

Trenholm State Community College online employment application. A current resume, including three (3) references.
Copy of transcripts that demonstrate the required educational qualifications must be included and must identify the applicant, institution, degree, and date conferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE VERIFICATION

Neither a resume nor an application is appropriate verification of work experience. It is not our policy to contact current and/or previous employers to obtain employment verification. “Work experience verification is required in writing from your current and/or previous employer(s) confirming the required level of experience as stated in the “Minimum Qualifications” section and other related experience. Verification should include dates of employment and position title(s). Proof of work experience verification may be delayed until an official offer of employment using the Work Experience Verification form, which is found on the Human Resources home page. All work experience verification must bepleted within 15 days following the employment offer.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Complete application files will be accepted by the Office of Human Resources on a continuous basis and remain active for one year for available positions. Iplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of a position opportunity.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS

Trenholm State Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. Trenholm State Community College will make reasonable amodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees.
Trenholm State Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to the awarding. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled by the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process. Any offer of employment is contingent upon thepletion of a satisfactory criminal background investigation. The applicant will be responsible for the cost of the criminal background investigation. This employer participates in E-Verify.