Serve as the primary coordinator and convener of the WPDI Regional Response Team funded through a $2 million Workforce Professionals in Digital Infrastructure (WPDI) Grant; serves as the lead to coordinate a consortium of community colleges and workforce development partners throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania to develop and implement workforce strategies; lead and facilitate meetings with consortium partners, workforce development boards, educational institutions, labor organizations, employers, government agencies, and community stakeholders to plan and execute a regional workforce development strategy to ensure a skilled workforce for in-demand occupations; build and maintain strong relationships with employers, labor organizations, educational institutions, workforce development boards, Career and Technical Centers, secondary schools, and community partners; lead development and implementation of a comprehensive project management and evaluation framework to ensure project activities align with project deliverables, current and emerging regional workforce priorities; assist in identifying opportunities for short-term and long-term regional workforce capacity building beyond the 36 month grant period; ensure compliance with all grant requirements, regulations, financial reporting obligations, and contractual agreements while monitoring project progress and ensure all grant benchmarks, objectives, and outcomes are achieved; conduct ongoing assessment of project effectiveness and recommend continuous improvement strategies; identify workforce trends, labor market needs, and opportunities for regional responsiveness and promote awareness of educational and workforce opportunities available throughout Northeastern Pennsylvania; review project expenditures and recommend adjustments as necessary to support project goals; utilize data to support decision-making and strategic planning efforts.

Non-Essential Position Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform other related duties as assigned Luzerne County Community College (hereinafter referred to as the 'College') is committed to a work, academic and public environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The College and its employees have a moral and legal obligation to provide equal access and equal opportunity to all members of the community. The administration will ensure that this commitment is fully implemented through compliance with all relevant federal, state, and municipal laws, statutes and ordinances prohibiting discrimination, including, but not limited to the First Amendment to the United States Constitution; the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991 ('Title VII');Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment and Assistance Act ('VEVRAA'); the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act ('GINA'); the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ('ADEA'); The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act ('OWBPA'); the Americans with Disabilities Act ('ADA'); the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act ('PHRA'); the Family and Medical Leave Act ('FMLA'); the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ('ERISA'); the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Fair Credit and Reporting Act ('FCRA'); and any amendments to these laws. The institution will implement procedures and measures designed to ensure that employees, students, applicants and visitors to the campus or any site or program of the College are not discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, marital status, political affiliation, ancestry, union membership and use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness, or physical handicap in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices. Any acts of reprisal, retaliation or harassment taken against an individual because he/she has filed a discrimination complaint, testified about matters related to a compliant, or otherwise assisted a complaint inquiry are forbidden and may result in severe disciplinary action. Inquires may be directed to Title IX Coordinator, Ashley Shaw, Director of Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness, LCCC, 521 Trailblazer Drive, Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, 800-377-5222 extension 7392. The College takes any allegation of discrimination as serious. Any individual who knowingly or intentionally makes a false allegation or complaint, will be disciplined, up to and including termination of employment. Luzerne County Community College is constantly seeking to become a more diverse and inclusive community and to enhance the cultural richness that diversity and inclusion brings. The College strongly encourages applications from diverse candidates and those who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field required; Master's Degree preferred Experience
• Five (5) years of administrative experience in an educational or business environment, with demonstrated leadership capabilities and experience in project research, planning, and management Skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with faculty, staff, students, organizations, and public; demonstrated in-depth and current knowledge of education, economic, and workforce development initiatives and resources; proven ability to compile, analyze, and interpret research data and present data in tabular, pictorial, and graphic formats; excellent analytical, organizational, marketing, and planning skills with the ability to prioritize, manage, and complete multiple projects simultaneously; experience performing effectively in a broad range of environments including academic, government, and business settings.