Workforce Program Development Lead

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Northern Essex Community College:

THE COLLEGE: Northern Essex Community College (NECC) serves about 5000 credit students each semester on two campuses located in the beautiful historic Merrimack Valley region of northeast Massachusetts. Our suburban Haverhill campus sits on 106 acres near Kenoza Lake and features a Technology Center and an award-winning Student One-Stop Center. Our urban campus in Lawrence occupies a number of buildings in the heart of downtown. Most recently we have constructed a new 44000 square foot health technologies facility the Dr. Ibrahim El-Hefni Allied Health & Technology Center. Both campuses are a short drive to Boston and to the beaches and state parks along the coast.

The College has been building an organizational culture that values initiative and innovation and seeks to identify and develop the strengths in students faculty staff and programs in order to grow and improve. NECC is also committed to using evidence to guide planning and decision-making. These values are reflected in the use of Appreciative Inquiry for strategic planning and accreditation; in our investment in strengths-based institution-wide professional development; and in our ten-year involvement as a Leader College in Achieving the Dream a national network of community colleges dedicated to using data to close student achievement gaps.

We are also committed to the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. With over 40% Hispanic students NECC was the first federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in New England.

We seek leaders who are committed to the community college mission actively engaged in promoting diversity and prepared to use their unique strengths and innovation with the goal of student success.

Job Description:

POSITION: Full-Time Workforce Program Development Lead (Staff Associate): Corporate and Community Education; Haverhill Campus; 37.5 hours per week; Non-Unit Professional Position.

This position is grant-funded and is contingent upon the availability of funding. Continuation of the position is dependent on ongoing grant support and may be subject to termination if funding is reduced or discontinued.

SUMMARY: The Workforce Program Development Lead will initiate the strategic research design and project management of high-impact workforce development initiatives. This role is focused on the innovation launch and pilot phases of new programs creating scalable industry-aligned training models that will transition to operational departments for ongoing delivery. Current initiatives include a Baseline Manufacturing Training Program and a Heat Pump and HVAC Training Program.

The Workforce Program Development Lead will be responsible for conducting market research engaging stakeholders designing curriculum frameworks identifying resource needs and coordinating cross-functional teams. This position will also cultivate employer and community partnerships pursue funding opportunities and develop implementation plans that ensure program sustainability and impact.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Program Development (20%)

• Lead the end-to-end development of workforce training programs from concept to launch readiness.
• Conduct labor market analysis employer interviews and competitive benchmarking to inform program design.
• Define program goals success metrics and implementation timelines in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive program plans including staffing models instructional space requirements equipment requirements and procurement strategies.

Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Building (20%)

• Build and maintain relationships with regional employers workforce boards and community organizations to ensure program relevance and support.
• Convene advisory groups and pilot partners to gather feedback and validate program design.
• Develop and execute outreach recruitment and marketing strategies to attract diverse student populations.

Curriculum & Instructional Design Coordination (20%)

• Collaborate with subject-matter experts and curriculum providers to select and adapt instructional content.
• Identify assessment tools and learning outcome frameworks to ensure instructional quality balance of technical and durable skills and industry alignment.
• Coordinate with academic departments and instructional designers to prepare materials for operational handoff.

Student Recruitment Enrollment and Support (15%)

• Develop and execute outreach recruitment and marketing strategies to attract diverse student populations.
• Identify and oversee the setup and delivery of comprehensive student support services including academic advising career counseling and wraparound supports that address barriers to participation (e.g. childcare transportation financial insecurity digital access).
• Create and implement a system to monitor and report on student progress retention and completions implementing interventions and supports as needed.

Project Management Reporting and Compliance (10%)

• Facilitate collaboration across departments including facilities finance marketing and student services.
• Track and report progress on program development milestones stakeholder engagement and resource planning.
• Manage program budgets and reporting requirements for grants and institutional funding ensuring compliance with funding agency requirements and institutional policies.
• Prepare final program documentation including curriculum outlines partnership models and launch plans.
• Prepare documentation and transition plans for operational teams responsible for ongoing program delivery.

Funding & Resource Development (10%)

• In collaboration with the Grants Development Office identify and pursue grant opportunities and funding sources to support future program development.
• Develop budgets and resource acquisition plans for curriculum equipment and staffing.
• Ensure compliance with funding agency requirements and institutional policies during the development phase.

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in education business development workforce development or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in program development strategic planning or business development preferably in a workforce or education setting.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects manage cross-functional teams and engage diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain employer and community partnerships.
• Strong analytical communication and organizational skills.
• Commitment to equity access and inclusive program design.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in advanced manufacturing HVAC/clean energy or technical training environments
• Experience working in a Community College
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

BACKGROUND CHECK: Candidates will be required to pass a CORI and SORI check as a condition of employment.

Additional Information:

SALARY: Anticipated starting salary range is $85000.00 - $90000.00 annually with a complete fringe benefit package including competitive health insurance dental insurance basic life insurance long-term disability insurance paid sick vacation and personal leave educational benefits for employee/spouse/dependents and excellent retirement benefits. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

ANTICIPATED START DATE: ASAP

Application Instructions:

TO APPLY: To be considered for this position click on the Apply Now button you will be prompted to set up a new account or login to an existing account. You will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration:

• Cover Letter describing your qualifications and/or how you may be best suited for the role
• Resume/CV

Review of applications will begin 5 business days from the posting date and will continue until the position is filled.

**Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) professional references including current supervisor (or at least two previous supervisors)

DEADLINE: Open until filled

Northern Essex Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex disability religion age veteran or military status genetic information gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable statues and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination harassment retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the Colleges Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator Elizabete Trelegan (Assistant Director of Human Resources B-219/ ) the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights. Northern Essex Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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