Executive Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education
DEADLINE
Full-time: Review of applications begins Tuesday, November 07, 2023 and continues until the position is filled.
SUMMARY
Southern University at Shreveport, Louisiana (SUSLA) is accepting applications for the Executive Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education. SUSLA is a comprehensive community college serving Shreveport, Bossier City, and surrounding areas in Northwest Louisiana. It is one of five campuses constituting the Historically Black Southern University System. The University serves approximately 3,000 undergraduate students and offers 32 undergraduate degrees and certificate programs in a variety of fields including Allied Health, Nursing, Aerospace Technology, Business Studies, Behavioral Science/Education and Science & Technology.
Position Overview:
The Executive Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education will provide the overall management and leadership for the division of Workforce Development. The Executive Director serves as the University's chief outreach officer to the business, industry, and community sectors. The Executive Director is responsible for the development of innovative, entrepreneurial, and strategic initiatives designed to proactively respond to economic development and training needs within a global community. The ideal candidate for this position will be an exceptional leader of the highest caliber and will possess a variety of knowledge, skills and abilities.
Additionally, the successful candidate will serve as a member of the Chancellor's executive staff and will participate in discussions and decision-making; developing system strategies and organizational planning efforts; and will review and revise policy and procedures in collaboration and communication with other vice chancellors. Will provide operational and consultative assistance to the office of the Chancellor in a variety of university-wide initiatives and will work with other leaders at SUSLA to develop opportunities to strengthen the programs and services of the university and participate in community and organizational activities/ events as an official representative of SUSLA and/or the Chancellor as required.
The Executive Director of Workforce Development & Continuing Education has the overall responsibility for the administration, budget, and direction of Workforce Development, Continuing Education, Adult Literacy, Small Business Development and other community related programs and services as driven by need and public interest.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership, oversight and coordination, in concert with other vice chancellors, for university-wide economic and workforce development initiatives and efforts.
- Establish and/or enhance partnerships, with business, industry, government, and community organizations that support local and regional economic and workforce development efforts.
- Identify potential local, state and/or federal funding sources, assessing impact and requirements, and facilitating system efforts to secure these resources. Maintain high level of community interaction with local economic/ workforce development entities to improve system delivery. Act as the chief resource person regarding local, state and federal economic/ workforce development initiatives, policies and/or legislation. Provide summary reports of economic and or workforce development legislation that may impact SUSLA or community colleges in Louisiana. Collaborates with Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs to identify high demand workforce and technical programs, as well as specific training needs of the community.
- Develops and implements a management by objectives system of supervision for personnel within the area of responsibility. Executive Director provides a diverse range of services in a proactive, sustainable, cost effective and customer focused manner. Executive Director provides direction in planning, developing, coordinating and evaluation of programs and activities within the area of responsibility. The Executive Director conducts a continual and regular program of personnel and program activity evaluations in assigned areas of responsibility. Coordinates, approves and monitors program budgets and fiscal reports for all areas of responsibility. Oversees and brings leadership to grant and contract compliance for the university. The Executive Director serves as the university liaison for the SUSLA Community Development Corporation (CDC). They will ensure joint planning and collaboration of efforts with regard to addressing community and economic needs in the Martin Luther king Community, specifically surrounding the campus.
- Serves as the building manager for the Business Incubator, MS Kick and Metro Campus.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master's degree (required) or an earned doctorate (preferred) and will meet or exceed the experience levels as indicated for the particular position.
- Three years of management experience in a related function, including two years upper level administrative experience in a community college/higher education environment preferred.
- Demonstrated ability and skill in working with business, industry, government and education entities in order to strengthen the delivery of workforce education and training programs.
- Demonstrated ability to work with local, state and/or federal entities in support of economic development initiatives and activities.
- Demonstrated abilities as a team player and team builder.
- Demonstrated commitment to the values of promoting and enhancing diversity.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver professional presentations using state-of-the-art technology.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills to meet the needs of a diverse population, internal and external to the university.
- Significant travel required
- Community engagement required
COMPENSATION: Commensurate with experience
TYPE: Full-time
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of applications begins Tuesday, November 07, 2023 and continues until the position is filled.
The application can be filled out online at the https://www.susla.edu/ApplicationforEmployment
Please attach cover letter, resume, transcript(s), and three references to application.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties.
Criminal background check and reference verification is required.
Southern University at Shreveport, an institution within the Southern University and A & M System, seeks to provide quality education for its students, while being committed to the total community. This institution prepares students for careers in technical and occupational fields; awards certificates, diplomas and associate degrees; and offers courses and programs that are transferable to other colleges and universities. Dedicated to excellence in instruction and community service, this open enrollment institution promotes cultural diversity, provides developmental and continuing education, and seeks partnerships with business and industry.
Title IX is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity. Title IX prohibits use of federal money to support sex discrimination in education programs and provides individuals protection against such practices.
In compliance with federal law and USDOE federal guidance, including provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), Executive Order 11246, Executive Order 13988, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 as mended by the Jobs for Veterans Act, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, as amended, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, an institution of the Southern University System shall not discriminate against individuals on the basis of their race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, color, nation or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, covered veteran’s status, or genetic information in its administration of education policies, programs, or activities; admission policies; scholarship and loan programs; athletic or other institution-administered programs; or employment.
As part of their commitment to maintaining a community free of discrimination, and in compliance with Title IX’s mandate, institutions of the Southern University System shall address allegations of power-based violence and sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, in a timely and effective manner. Further, institutions of the Southern University System will provide resources as needed for affected persons (Reporters, Complainants, Respondents, and third parties within the institution’s community) and will not tolerate retaliation against any person who reports or participates in the investigation of alleged power-based violence or sex/gender discrimination.
In accordance with the requirement of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its Amending Act of 2008 (collectively “ADA”), the Southern University System (System) will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. The System does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with all regulations promulgated by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under Title I of the ADA. The System will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication for qualified persons with disabilities so they can participate equally in the System’s programs, services, and activities, including qualified sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, documents in Braille, and other ways of making communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing, or vision impairments. The System will make reasonable modifications to policies, procedures, and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity of the System, should contact the ADA Coordinator. The ADA does not require the System to take any action that would fundamentally alter the natures of its programs or services or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. Complaints that a program, service, or activity of the System is not accessible to persons with disabilities should be directed to the ADA Coordinator.