MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: DIRECTOR BUSINESS & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

GRADE: 21

JOB CODE: 0115

FLSA: EXEMPT

Job Summary

Plans and coordinates the District's provision of business and workflow development programs to meet student and employer needs and promotes District colleges to industry.

Scope

This position works in the area of business and workforce development. Work contacts include administrators, faculty, staff, students and representatives of business and industry, government agencies and the community. Equipment used includes standard office equipment.

Supervision Received

This position reports to the Vice Chancellor Academic & Student Development; receives broad instruction as to goals and objectives in area of responsibility.

Supervision Exercised

Supervises the positions of Coordinator Career & Re-entry Services, Economic Development Specialist, Occupational Program Specialist, Office Coordinator, Administrative Assistant and/or other assigned staff.

Representative Duties

Coordinates the planning, development, maintenance, implementation and evaluation of occupational programs in the District; provides technical assistance, support, advice and counsel to College Presidents, Vice Presidents, faculty and staff in the development, funding and budgeting of occupational education programs; serves as District liaison with national, regional, state and local agencies and organizations in the area of occupational education and economic development; manages the business and economic development research processes; analyzes student and labor market characteristics to develop responsive training programs; evaluates programs; maintains liaison with local employers for purposes of planning, evaluation and student placement assistance; oversees articulation of District occupational education programs with high schools and universities; facilitates conferences and makes oral and written presentations relative to occupational education; coordinates development of the District's position statements on legislation pertaining to occupational education; coordinates development of the master plan for occupational education; facilitates curriculum development, instructional design and delivery, equipment and facilities related to business and development; oversees the resources development to locate opportunities for funding; performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: local and regional economic development issues, training needs of business and industry; curriculum development and instructional design; current practices in the provision of occupational education in community colleges; principles and practices of management.

Ability to: conduct long‑range planning relative to economic development and industry training needs; coordinate programs with a wide range of administrators, community and business leaders; supervise assigned staff; make oral and written presentations; negotiate and communicate effectively; establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.

Training and Experience

Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. An example of this would be a college degree in human resources training, instructional design or related field and/or professional experience in the planning and coordination of occupational education programs to meet employer needs.

Special Conditions of Employment

Out‑of‑town travel may be required. Some positions may require a Class D Driver’s License.

Working Conditions

This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.