Executive Director, Health, Safety & Public Works Training

Job Summary
The Executive Director Health Safety & Public Works Training role will oversee the strategic direction program development and financial sustainability of university-based training outreach and service initiatives. Provides guidance and support to Directors and Managers in workforce development outreach programming business development and grant/contract management. Key programs include but not limited to Safety and Health the Environmental Training Institute Public Works Institute and customized corporate and industry training and consulting services.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Provide executive leadership for EEC by managing the day-to-day operations of all business units with direct and specific responsibility for the workforce development and community outreach programs contracting and other consultation services. Hire evaluate discipline and discharge staff as necessary to support Division success. Provide management oversight to the Directors and Managers of the various product lines and business units within the division by assisting in the development of business plans and objectives development of products and associated training. Develop and manage comprehensive strategic operational plans to deliver innovative training and outreach programs. Manage research marketing development and delivery of instructor-led and web- based curriculum with a focus on instructional excellence. Establish and manage marketing opportunities to enhance the strategic positioning of new and developing programs in local state and national markets. Seek funding and develop strategic partnerships with government business and community organizations and lead negotiations for the renewals and newly solicited contracts. Determine margins establish and analyze budgets to ensure fiscal viability of each program. Establish and manage staffing plans to meet the educational initiatives and hiring strategies to ensure market success. Work with the AVP to: Develop and monitor annual programming and budget needs to include federal state and local program opportunities. Develop Division policies and evaluate implementation. Monitor business unit performance metrics and develop necessary modifications to ensure financial responsibilities and sustainability are achieved. Negotiate and manage training and service contracts bid solicitations and curriculum development contracts. Assist AVP in establishing and enhancing business relationships with major customers and University academic departments and establish new diversified lines of business. Extensive travel required.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree. Ten (10) years of experience in continuing education and/or business services. Ten (10) years of supervisory and management experience or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role.

Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree with an area of industry specialization like Safety Environmental Transportation etc.

Work Schedule
Monday Friday; 8:00 AM 5:00 PM Extensive travel required. Position is an in-office role with two (2) days per week hybrid as appropriate.