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Reports to:            Assistant Dean of Workforce and Economic Development

Department:         Workforce Education (office in Woodall Center)

*Status:                  *Full-Time / Professional / 12 months

Background: The PRCC Workforce Education Department helps south Mississippi employers compete globally by developing a skilled technical workforce. To meet current and future industry needs, they provide short-term public classes (non-credit) and customized training offered directly to local employers.  Successful training initiatives connect opportunity-seekers with family-sustaining careers in sectors that strengthen and improve our communities. More information about Mississippi's workforce development system can be found at AccelerateMS.org.

*Position Summary: *This Industrial Business Developer (IBD) will lead efforts to identify, develop, and grow new business on a local and regional level. The IBD will establish and execute strategies to develop relationships and workforce services for local companies. Manages the promotion and delivery of PRCC workforce training for manufacturing/energy/industrial companies and those designated as Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MMA-MEP) services. Frequently used tools will include active networking, collaboration with the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) network, consultative client discussions, targeted event delivery and labor market research. This position will be accountable for the number of industrial companies served in the PRCC district and the volume of related training provided.

Essential Functions:

• Establishes and maintains relationships within the industrial (manufacturing, logistics, construction, and energy) sectors throughout the PRCC six-county district.
• Promotes workforce training and development services, balancing client demand and system resources. Work with local economic developers to identify prospects and referrals based on labor market analysis and forecasted business needs.
• Works closely with client companies' talent acquisition, human resources, learning & development, and operations departments to explore strategic business needs and identify related subject matter expertise through college and external/contract resources.
• Locates, coordinates, and manages resources for training delivery including trainers, curriculum, equipment, and locations.
• Identifies and connects with subject matter experts (SMEs) in a diverse array of technical and strategic development competencies for the development and delivery of workforce training.
• Collaborates closely with workforce project managers, and related supportive programs including WIOA, Career Step, WIOA Youth, Work-Based Learning, and the Mississippi Apprenticeship Program.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable college, local, state, and federal policies related to workforce education and funding. Monitors performance standards, and fiscal and programmatic compliance for training.
• Pursues strategic workforce training objectives as defined by Accelerate MS.
• Coordinates with local economic development and industry associations to plan and execute events in support of business development goals including but not limited to local industry luncheons, lunch-n-learns, information sessions, open houses, industry Q & A, facility tours, and special events.
• Must be willing to perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental and organizational activities and goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher required with major course work in public administration, business administration or management, human resources, economic development or community services, or a related field.
• Work Experience: Applicants should have 5+ years' experience in manufacturing industry. Knowledge of multiple production sectors preferred (ex: consumer goods, lumber, etc.).
• Position will be closely involved with significant economic development projects. Direct operational, workforce planning, and/or human resources experiences with large-scale production facility expansion(s) or start-up project(s) are preferred.
• Preferred qualifications include, but are not limited to, experience with budgets, program planning, and development; working knowledge of business needs related to expansion and start-up projects (talent acquisition, staffing plans, compensation, change management, resource navigation, and onboarding); collaborative history with workforce system partners including local, state, and federal workforce resource and training entities.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other divisions within the College.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to accomplish tasks, meet deadlines, and ability to learn and interpret policies and procedures.
• Some physical activity may be required for the provision of regular duties. Must be able to regularly lift 25 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel off-campus.

   

Application Deadline:  April 26, 2024

Interested applicants should submit the Application for Employment{target="_blank" rel="noopener"} and attach the following items within the application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Two (2) letters of reference with contact information