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Vice President (Economic & Workforce Development)

Employer
Chattanooga State Community College
Location
Tennessee, United States
Salary
Commensurate with experience
Date posted
May 24, 2017

Position Summary: Provide effective leadership and direction for each unit in Economic and Workforce Development, the Volkswagen Academy; Workforce Development and Continuing Education, and the Small Business Development Center. Serve as a member of the President’s Cabinet and Executive Staff; assist the President on projects related to economic development requiring leadership at the vice-presidential level; assist the President in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce, the Manufacturing Association, WIOA, the Southeast Economic Development District, and other economic development partners. The position has supervisory responsibilities for exempt and non-exempt staff.

 

Typical Duties and Responsibilities: -Establish and achieve goals, objectives, and outcomes for all areas of; coordinate short and long-range planning efforts; ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations; policies, and reporting requirements.
-Work with the President to maximize workforce training opportunities for area firms including both credit and non-credit enrollment in the College.
-Supervise activities and evaluate performances of personnel within the unit; Executive Director of Continuing Education & Workforce Development, Director of the Small Business Development Center, the Manager of Instruction and Training and the Manager of Operations at the Volkswagen Academy.
-Develop and administer an annual budget for component areas in concert with the management personnel; oversee expenditures; review and authorize budget revisions; evaluate fiscal and operational resources of the unit and ensure optimal use of resources.
-Participate in the general governance of the college through membership on the President’s Cabinet, the Executive Staff, and other governing bodies; promote and practice collegial relationships; identify, recommend, and implement initiatives for student recruitment and retention as appropriate.
-Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications: -Education and training: Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a minimum of 5 years of executive leadership in economic and community development and/or a major corporation

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Work Characteristics: Knowledge: Knowledge of principles and practices of leadership effective management; knowledge of business and industry; and knowledge of training.
-Skills: Skills in effective leadership, team building, public relations, oral and written communication; organizing, problem-solving; budgeting, program evaluation; developing, implementing, and establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships.
-Abilities: Ability to define and successfully complete goals; to deliver results in a timely manner and with limited resources; to work effectively in a collegial environment

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