Director Corporate Training Continuing Education
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Job Description
JOB GOAL:
To advance the colleges mission vision principles values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
The Director of Corporate Training is responsible for leading Kirkwoods corporate training team managing employer partnerships and overseeing the administration of the 260E training program. This role plays a key part in developing and expanding customized corporate training solutions ensuring alignment with workforce needs and maximizing the impact of statefunded training programs.
The Director will work closely with businesses industry leaders economic development organizations and internal stakeholders to strengthen Kirkwoods role as a leader in workforce development. This position will oversee the delivery of contract training manage financial performance and drive continuous improvement in corporate learning initiatives.
The ideal candidate is an experienced workforce development leader with a proven track record in corporate training team management employer engagement and program oversight.
UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Advocate for Continual Improvement empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
- Collaborate with Mutual Accountability working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
- Champion Service anticipating needs and create a welcoming diverse and inclusive environment.
- Perseverance commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
- Lead regardless of title through positive influence.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
- Leadership: Leads the corporate training team in delivering highquality resultsdriven training programs.
- Strategic Thinking: Aligns training programs with regional workforce needs and economic development goals.
- Business Acumen: Understands corporate training trends funding opportunities and employer expectations.
- Collaboration: Works with internal teams businesses and funding agencies to strengthen Kirkwoods training impact.
- Accountability: Ensures corporate training programs and 260E initiatives meet compliance financial and performance goals.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership of the Corporate Training Team:
- Provide strategic direction and leadership to the corporate training team ensuring alignment with institutional and workforce development goals.
- Oversee the recruitment onboarding and development of corporate trainers program coordinators and staff.
- Foster a culture of innovation accountability and continuous improvement within the corporate training division.
- Set performance goals and key metrics to measure training effectiveness and business impact.
Corporate Training & Business Engagement:
- Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with businesses industry leaders and economic development agencies.
- Conduct needs assessments with employers to design customized workforce training solutions.
- Expand corporate training offerings in highdemand industries such as manufacturing healthcare IT and business leadership.
- Oversee the development implementation and evaluation of contract training programs to ensure highquality competencybased learning.
- Work with marketing and enrollment teams to drive corporate client engagement and training participation.
Financial & Performance Management:
- Oversee budget development financial forecasting and revenue management for corporate training initiatives.
- Establish pricing structures and contract agreements to ensure financial sustainability.
- Track and analyze program enrollment employer engagement and ROI to inform decisionmaking.
- Identify opportunities for additional grants workforce funding and industry partnerships.
- Perform other related work duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
- Provide strong leadership and guidance to the corporate training team.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal workforce training funding requirements including 260E reporting.
- Build and maintain highimpact relationships with businesses and industry partners.
- Deliver scalable highquality corporate training programs that drive business and workforce success.
- Demonstrate entrepreneurial thinking and a proactive approach to business engagement and program innovation.
- Occasional travel required for business meetings workforce development initiatives and industry events.
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings or weekends based on employer needs.
- Welcome value and nurture people of all backgrounds perspectives and experiences as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job which should not be considered an allinclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional 1033 standing pushing pulling and grasping. Frequent 3466 reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant 67100 sitting walking repetitive motion talking and hearing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in business administration workforce development education or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate training workforce development or business engagement.
- Proven leadership experience in managing teams training programs and employer partnerships.
- Experience with statefunded workforce training programs including 260E.
- Strong business development contract negotiation and employer engagement skills.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles instructional design and training program evaluation.
- Excellent communication presentation and leadership skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSLICENSES CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:
- Masters degree in a relevant field.
- Experience in a community college or higher education setting.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) or relevant certification.
- Knowledge of learning management systems (LMS) CRM tools and training analytics platforms.
EEO AA/STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs activities or employment on the basis of race color national origin sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity creed religion and actual or potential family parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy please contact the Vice President Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 S. Dearborn Street 37th Floor Chicago ILTelephone:Facsimile:TDDEmail:.
WHY KIRKWOOD:
Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient innovative visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs Kirkwood boasts 16000 annual collegecredit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degreeseeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
