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Senior Director of Workforce

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Economic Mobility Systems

Remote

$133,500 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/24/2026

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Senior Director of Workforce Economic Mobility Systems Dallas, TX Job Details Full-time $122,000 - $145,000 a year 17 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Project management in education HR analytics Presentations for conferences or internal meetings Bachelor's degree Business alliance strategy Building employer relationships Networking through strategic partnership building Strategic partnerships Cross-functional collaboration Establishing community partnerships in an education administration role Project stakeholder communication Workforce development Strategic thinking in HR leadership Data analytics technologies Full Job Description We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Director of Workforce to lead our comprehensive workforce development initiatives. This role is central to our organization's mission of connecting talent supply with industry demand through data-driven strategies, trusted partnerships, and innovative programming. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing our workforce strategic plan while leveraging our unique organizational attributes: real-time data capabilities, trusted relationships, convening stakeholders for action, and advocating for outcome-based public investment. Success in this role looks like: 1. Dramatically increasing the number of young adults enrolling in short-term certification programs leading to living wage careers. 2. Building a strategic approach to gathering and sharing timely workforce data across relevant partners to drive collaboration and continuous improvement. 3. Setting vision and direction for cross-organizational communication campaigns to build student and family awareness of opportunities that develop durable workforce skills. 4. Developing a systematic approach to connect credentialed students to living wage careers. Key Responsibilities Employer & Industry Partner Relationships
  • Build and maintain strategic partnerships with employers across multiple sectors
  • Engage directly with HR professionals to validate data findings and identify workforce needs
  • Serve as primary liaison between our organization and industry partners
  • Develop employer engagement strategies that align with organizational goals Workforce Pathway Alignment
  • Review high-need, high-value pathways, obtain employer input, and share findings with education and nonprofit partners
  • Collaborate with educational institutions and nonprofits to align advising and programming with workforce data
  • Identify high demand, sustaining wage pathways for students entering the workforce directly and create materials to encourage "earn and learn" Employer Engagement & Talent Pipeline Initiatives
  • Partner on existing employer convenings and fill in key gaps with industry associations and individual company meetings where needed
  • Facilitate connections between talent supply and employer demand Workforce Reporting, Communication, and Satisfaction
  • Develop and deliver comprehensive workforce reports using real-time data analytics
  • Create compelling presentations and materials for diverse stakeholder audiences
  • Communicate findings and recommendations to employers, educators, and community partners
  • Use college promise program student interest and action data to create supply-side reports
  • Monitor and report on employer and partner engagement metrics Required Skills & Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in human resources, recruiting, or workforce planning and operations
  • Proven track record of building and maintaining professional relationships
  • Experience working with data sets and translating insights into actionable strategies
  • Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement and partnership development
  • Exceptional communication skills, including presentation and public speaking abilities
  • Strong persuasion and active listening skills
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders including employers, educators, and community partners
  • Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation
  • Project management and strategic implementation capabilities
  • Collaborative mindset with ability to work across multiple teams and departments Personal Attributes
  • Strategic thinker with tactical execution skills
  • Relationship builder with strong interpersonal skills
  • Data-driven decision maker
  • Results-oriented with focus on measurable outcomes
  • Adaptable and comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Why Join Us?
  • Play a direct role in improving economic outcomes for students and families across the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
  • Collaborate with a passionate team committed to equity and access.
  • Help shape workforce strategy for one of the largest college promise programs in the nation — with direct influence on program direction and regional impact.
  • Competitive and comprehensive benefits package, 10% Bonus Potential
  • Hybrid work schedule based in Dallas, TX.
About Us:
Economic Mobility Center (EMC)is a nonprofit organization that partners with states, regions, and educational institutions—from K-12 through higher education—to harness the power of data and technology. We work to improve student education and workforce outcomes, ultimately driving economic mobility.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$122,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
Workforce development: 10 years (Required)
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Dallas, TX 75247