Director, Workforce & Economic Development

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.

Skills and Requirements

• 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
• 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

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.