POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Assistant Director of Workforce Development and Community Education - West Plains
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 1287
GRADE 42
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Director of Workforce Development and Community Education – West Plains
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Assistant Director of Workforce Development and Community Education – West Plains assists in the coordination of the delivery and development of training solutions including programs and workshops. The Assistant Director assists in the management of the Innovation Hub/Makerspace, programming, and services. The Assistant Director assists in planning, supervising, organizing, and coordinating day-to-day operations of the Office of Workforce Development which serves as the University’s workforce development and training center and the Innovation Hub/Makerspace. The Assistant Director also assists in recruitment activities for credit and non-credit programs.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required; a bachelor’s degree in education, technology, business, or related fields is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.
Experience: At least one year of demonstrated ability to employ both the newest and established best practices in the rapidly developing field of workforce development, education, technology, marketing, and outreach is required.
Skills: Effective organization, management, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are required. Proficiency using technology, hardware/software is required. Knowledge of social media platforms is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. Demonstrated knowledge of technology installation and troubleshooting is preferred.
Other: This is a grant funded position and continuation of this position is dependent on ongoing grant funding.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assists in the development and management of the Innovation Hub/Makerspace, programming,
and services.
3. Conducts student training, courses, and workshops.
4. Manages workforce development course scheduling, faculty, and program delivery.
5. Creates curriculum and teaches K-12 and adult students in technology programs.
6. Maintains instructional equipment including computers, audio visual materials, makerspace equipment and other educational equipment.
7. Establishes and maintains positive relationships with program partners including business, workforce, schools, and in the community as assigned.
8. Communicates and collaborates with other college staff for coordination and scheduling of training projects, including facility use, marketing materials, equipment, etc.
9. Assists university personnel in representing training services to employees and interested individuals.
10. Assists in the development of marketing and promotional brochures for on-demand and workforce training opportunities. Ensures delivery of products to relevant and prospective customers.
11. Promotes and recruits for career, technical, and workforce programs.
12. Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
13. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as directed by the supervisor.
14. Contributes to the overall success of Office of Workforce Development and Community Education by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Workforce Development and Community Education.
SUPERVISION
The Assistant Director of Workforce Development and Community Education – West Plains is supervised by the Director of Workforce Development and Community Education – West Plains.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
REVISED JUNE 2024
