Job Summary

Provide overall oversight, vision and strategic leadership for continuing education and workforce development in the division of Professional and Career Education in conjunction with Vice President of Instruction and President. This position is responsible for coordinating and developing efforts with CE workforce specialists and Instructional Deans including: customized training in business and industry, healthcare, workforce development program, professional and career training programs and small business/entrepreneurial development programs. This position is responsible for marketing, enrollment, budget, data analysis and works closely with faculty and staff to achieve the goals of the division in accordance with mission, vision and purpose of the college.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Play a key role in developing effective partnerships with businesses and industries in the identification of training needs for both new and continuing employees and help develop customized workforce solutions.
• Administer procedures to market, implement and evaluate partnership activities and programs.
• Assess, create and administer new programs in response to the workforce development needs of the region and recruit students seeking workforce development and increase profit and FTE’s for the college.
• Stay current on workforce related developments and trends in the East Texas region.
• Analyzes labor market and program data for recommendations regarding course and program additions/deletions and consolidation, in consultation with instructional deans.
• Oversee operations of the Career Education registration portal (Modern Campus)
• Attends meetings with Business/Industry Councils in consultation with the Instructional Deans for areas as prioritized by the college.
• Promote a focus on professional credentialing by working with appropriate boards and accrediting agencies for industry recognized credentials and programs such as apprenticeships.
• Ensures compliance with regulations of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, and other agencies as required.
• Keeps the Vice President of Instruction and the Dean of Institutional Planning informed of changes in the instructional program which might necessitate reporting at the state and/or regional accrediting level.
• Represents Kilgore College through community involvement and activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Master’s degree in an appropriate discipline. Doctorate preferred.
• At least five years of full-time industry workforce experience outside of education, plus a minimum of three years of administrative experience at the college level.
• Familiarity with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board rules and reporting, especially in workforce areas.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must have a broad understanding of Community College education.
• Must have appropriate computer and supervisory skills.
• Must be able to work with little supervision and to deal professionally and courteously with a diverse group of industry and community partners.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Approximately 4-8 Full-Time Direct Reports 0 Part-Time Direct Reports

Benefits and Perks

• 36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time.
• Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
• An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan ‘ORP’
• Full Time employees have free use of the college’s recreational/fitness facilities.
• Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependent children.
• Compensation for this 12-month position is commensurate with experience.

Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program. As a result, employees/retirees of the college are subject to the federal Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and possibly the Government Pension Offset (GPO) laws. For information on the WEP and the GPO, visit the Social Security Administration's website at http://www.ssa.gov/gpo-wep.

Positions will remain open until filled. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kilgore College is unwavering in preserving a community of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are passionate about all students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders who make up the college system. Our passion is fueled by the desire to welcome all with open arms regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, ability status, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, education, marital status, language, physical appearance, and diverse thoughts. We are steadfast in keeping our culture centered on respecting the uniqueness of all and destroying barriers. Kilgore College is resolute in its pledge to true Radical Hospitality by focusing on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We are Kilgore College! https://www.kilgore.edu/about-kc/facultystaff-and-board/diversity-equity-inclusion

All positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully remote positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus.

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