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Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title Assistant Director, Workforce Development & Community Education
Work Location West Plains Campus
Department West Plains Workforce Development
HR Home Department 040300 WP DEAN OF ACAD AFFAIRS OFFICE
Pay Grade 42
Proposed Salary $44,000 - $50,000 annually (Grant-Funded)
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.
Appointment Type Full Time Regular
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
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.
Description of Primary Duties
Position is grant funded and contingent upon continued funding.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists in the development and management of the Innovation Hub/Makerspace, programming, and services.
Directs activities and personnel assigned to the Innovation Hub/Makerspace. Prioritizes, oversees, and evaluates the work of assigned student staff.
Conducts student training, courses, and workshops.
Manages workforce development course scheduling, faculty, and program delivery.
Creates curriculum and teaches K-12 and adult students in technology programs.
Maintains instructional equipment including computers, audio visual materials, makerspace equipment and other educational equipment.
Establishes and maintains positive relationships with program partners including business, workforce, schools, and in the community as assigned.
Communicates and collaborates with other college staff for coordination and scheduling of training projects, including facility use, marketing materials, equipment, etc.
Assists university personnel in representing training services to employees and interested individuals.
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.
Promotes and recruits for career, technical, and workforce programs.
Contributes to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
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.
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.
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.
Additional Qualifications
Link to Job Description https://www.missouristate.edu/Human/JobDescriptions/1287.htm
Open Date 07/02/2024
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
First date of consideration is July 23, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.
Position is grant funded and contingent upon continued funding.
EO/AA and Diversity Statement
Non Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict nondiscrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@missouristate.edu, 417-836-8506, or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, Park Central Office Building, Suite 111, Springfield, Missouri 65897, equity@missouristate.edu, 417-836-4252, or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail
Posting Number 20240169FTS
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/75697
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Indeed
Missouri State University Website
Employee Referral
HigherEdJobs.com
Personal Contacts / Networking
Print Publications
Diversity website posting
Job Board (CareerBuilder.com, Monster, etc.)
Other
(Open Ended Question)
Yes, I am a current full-time faculty/staff University employee.
No, I am not currently employed by the University.
No, I am a current per course faculty member.
No, I am a current part-time staff University employee.
No, I am a current University graduate assistant or teaching assistant.
No, I am a current student University employee.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts - 1
Optional Documents
Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential)
Letter of Recommendation-2 (Non-confidential)
Letter of Recommendation-3 (Non-confidential)
Other Documents -1
Certificate/License-1
Unofficial Transcripts -2
Unofficial Transcripts -3