Director, Workforce & Economic Development

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience in workforce economic development
• Demonstrated experience within one or more of the following: o Economic development, Workforce development, Government/public sector, Public works, Energy or industrial operations, Community/regional development
• Strong operational leadership experience with the ability to lead teams and manage multiple programs simultaneously
• Experience managing a budget or program portfolio of at least approximately $500K and managing finances
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to work across government, education, industry, and community organizations
• Executive presence and strong written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to interact credibly with organizations such as Chevron/Hess, Halliburton, Baker Hughes, government entities, economic-development organizations, and other major regional employers

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• Master's degree
• Public works leadership or Energy, oil & gas, industrial, or manufacturing leadership
• Military leadership background, particularly experience requiring rapid decision-making, operational leadership, and the ability to perform under pressure

Job Description

This person is the bridge between a College and local employers, figuring out what skills and workers businesses need and creating training programs through the local region to address those gaps. They will build relationships with companies, grow workforce and technical training programs, and create pipelines that connect people to in-demand jobs. They will also run the local region operation, including the team, budget, programs, employer partnerships, and overall growth strategy.