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:            Assistant Dean of Workforce and Economic Development

Department:         Workforce Education (office at the Woodall Center)

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

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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: *Focused primarily in Construction and Manufacturing sectors, the Workforce Program Manager (WPM) will research prevailing workforce needs utilizing labor market data and industry outreach, then collaborate with a variety of stakeholders to design, deliver, and manage strategic workforce training. The WPM will identify subject matter experts; hire and supervise trainers for short-term courses; set training expectations; coordinate training logistics; evaluate trainer and course efficacy; manage project budgets, procurement, and programmatic reporting. To support workforce training efforts, the WPM will develop and maintain positive and transparent relationships with internal (students, trainers, other PRCC departments) and external (government, industry, workforce system partners, etc.) stakeholders is critical to successful job performance.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise trainers for short-term workforce (non-credit, occupation-specific) courses.
• Set and communicate training objectives and expectations for trainers and students.
• Schedule workforce courses (open-to-the-public and company training) and manage related processes (promotion, applications, and enrollment processes, etc.)
• Manage project budgets, procurement, and programmatic reporting. 
• Develops relationships with external workforce development entities and industry relationships to address current and emerging workforce training needs within the college's service area.
• Maintains current knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and policies as they pertain to workforce education and funding.
• Establishes and maintains liaison with public and private agencies related to workforce and economic development.
• Represents PRCC Workforce Education department through consultative meetings, presentations, and other coordination with workforce system partners.

• 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 preferred with major course work in public administration, business administration or management, economic development or community services, or a related field. Associate degree plus extraordinary related experience may be considered.
• Three or more years of experience in project management (inclusive of any project management activities and not limited to formalize delivery in full-time project management role)
• Five or more years of work experience in business, or industries related to PRCC Workforce Training (healthcare, manufacturing, logistics) or education.
• Preferred work experience includes areas such as budget management, human resources, strategic planning, customer relations, operations management, program planning and development.
• Collaborative work style and ability to work cooperatively with other divisions within the College.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Some physical activity may be required for the p ovision 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 

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• Cover Letter
• Resume

• Two (2) letters of reference with contact information :::

   

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::: {role="region" tab="2" aria-labelledby="elementor-tab-title-1312"} 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 :::