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Title: Director of Workforce Training Programs (00047)
State Role Title:Trainer and Instructor III
Hiring Range: $80000.00 - $90000.00
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Southern VA Higher Educ Center
Location:Southern VA Higher Edu Ctr
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Southern Virginia Higher Education Center is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Director of Workforce Training Programs. The position is responsible for directing and overseeing the agencys on-going success of established and evolving in-demand need-based workforce development training programs targeted at revitalizing the regional economy. The Director of Workforce Training Programs works closely with the executive leadership staff area/regional industrial and economic development entities educational partners and workforce stakeholders to achieve the goals of the division in accordance with the mission core values and purposes of the SVHEC. The position will focus on preparing citizens with industry-recognized certification(s) as a direct pathway to employment in the Industrial Maintenance/Automation Welding HVAC and other identified sectors.
Minimum Qualifications
Extensive knowledge and familiarity with workforce training and development strategies best practices and processes. Considerable experience as a technical trainer. Considerable experience as a technical trainer for diverse knowledge and oversight of career and technical education (CTE) program(s). Working knowledge of VCCS dual enrollment requirements and guidelines. Considerable knowledge of curricula development of secondary (public schools) policies and graduation requirements. Considerable work experience in a progressive leadership role with proven effective supervisory and administrative responsibilities. Considerable working knowledge of project management with proven ability to manage and oversee multiple projects/initiatives simultaneously. Proven facilitator trainer instructor or effective teaching experiences involving a combination of applied learning/hands-on experience aligned with technical learner concepts including applied and simulated training delivery. Ability to analyze data and make data-drive decisions. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) with diverse audiences. Considerable experience preparing and managing department-level budgets. Must possess a high-level of attention to detail. Exceptional organizational skills. Must be effective operating well in a fast-paced environment and readily adaptable to changes as needed. Proficiency using word processing presentation spreadsheet application and student information system (SIS) platforms. Must be able to work independently and exercise sound judgment. Experience successfully engaging and working directly with private sector employers to collaboratively address training needs. Extensive experience with curriculum development teaching and incorporating learning principles for diverse learners.
Additional Considerations
Coursework in Workforce Development Education Economic Development Business Administration or related field. Certified National Center for Construction and Education Research (NCCER) Craft Instructor or capable of earning NCCER Craft Instructor or professional level industry-recognized technical credential(s) during first year of hire. Relevant post-secondary certification in educational leadership; supervision counseling or related field to allow high school CTE programmatic supervision and oversight as determined by VDOE and regional public-school systems. Other related credentials i.e. secondary teacher license /or meets standard to be approved as a community college-level instructor.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
This position requires meeting the Virginia Community College Systems (VCCS-29) standards for adjunct faculty.
State employees who have been affected by Policy 1.3 Layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) must submit the card BEFORE the closing date for this position. The card may be scanned and attached to the application or faxed to . . A criminal background investigation and reference check prior to employment is required for the successful candidate. Please include your name and the position number of the fax cover sheet.
Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. AMERICORPS PEACE CORPS AND OTHER NATIONAL SERVICE ALUMNI ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. Please call for assistance.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Southern Virginia Higher Education Center
820 Bruce Street
South Boston VA 24592
Contact Information
Name: Derek Mountford
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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