The Community College of Rhode Island is the state's only public comprehensive associate degree-granting institution. We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state. Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth through an array of academic, career and lifelong learning programs.

At CCRI, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community. We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff members who reflect the demographics of our state and our increasingly diverse student population.

We believe that our diversity is our strength. We celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.

We are OneCCRI, working together to prepare learners to achieve their highest potential.

To learn about what employees value at CCRI and what it means to work here, please read about our Guiding Principles and watch videos of our employees doing what they do best: https://www.ccri.edu/equity/culture/guidingprinciples.html

Job Summary:

Responsible for managing employer, industry, and community partner relationships focused on 1-3 identified key industries such as but not limited to Bioscience, Defense, Healthcare, Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Business. Promote the offerings of CCRI and direct the development of workforce initiatives within those industries. Assist with identifying funding opportunities; coordinating support services for workforce development students; and supporting the Associate Vice President of Workforce Partnerships to meet the goals of the Division.

This position is term-limited to 6/30/2024 with reappointment contingent upon continuity of grant funding.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Commitment to CCRI's Mission:

Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.
Work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment.
Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive, and student-centered environment, with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life experiences.
Work collaboratively with others and provide quality customer service in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Workforce Development:

Develop new workforce programs and promote established programs to employers, industry and develop initiatives including grants, contracts, and partnerships.
Achieve individual revenue, partnership and growth goals.
Work with employer, industry and community partners to identify training needs
Negotiate and establish training contracts
Develop and write grant proposals to obtain support for training efforts.
Stay current with emerging trends in workforce development
Promote CCRI's workforce development training programs at internal and external meetings/events as requested.
Recruit participants for noncredit and credit programs; coordinate referral programs and support services available to employees/students.

Corporate Engagement/Relationship Cultivation:

Develop and direct relationships with local employers, government, non-profit agencies, and economic development organizations, between CCRI and business and industry
Implement employer and industry partnership strategy with the goal of expanding markets and opportunities for workforce development programs.
Manage employer, industry, and community partner relationships, and serve as the primary point of contact to these groups

Departmental Support:

Work collaboratively with appropriate CCRI staff to ensure all timelines are met and deliverables satisfy employer, industry and community partners.
Participate in assessments, data collection and evaluation of training programs and curriculum as appropriate.
Manage assigned program budgets
Assist with tracking budget expenditures and adhering to the overall department budget

Other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree, Master's degree preferred.
Demonstrated experience working with employer, industry and community partners in identifying and delivering workforce training needs
Experience with one or more of the above key industries desired.
Demonstrated experience with developing and implementing successful workforce training programs.
Demonstrated exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrated experience working in a busy, diverse environment with industry leaders.

Competencies:

Strong writing skills with the ability to convey complex subject matter clearly and accurately.
Must be poised, professional, and energetic with a positive and confident demeanor.
Must display drive for innovation and problem-solving.
Ability to think creatively to leverage the college's resources in delivery of workforce training needs.
Computer spreadsheet, database, and word processing experience required.

Campus Location: All Campuses

Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time

Salary Range: Salary range begins at $69,158

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311.

EEO Statement:

CCRI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

We recognize that diversity and inclusivity are essential to creating a dynamic, positive and high-performing educational and work environment. We welcome applicants who can contribute to the College's commitment to excellence created by diversity and inclusivity.

CCRI prohibits discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or status as a protected veteran. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination shall be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator at: TitleIXCoordinator@ccri.edu.

The Jeanne Clery Act requires institutions of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Our annual report is available here:
https://www.ccri.edu/campuspolice/pdfs/Annual%20Security%20Report%202019.pd

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About Community College of Rhode Island

The Community College of Rhode Island is the states only public comprehensive associate degree-granting institution. We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state. Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth through an array of academic, career and lifelong learning programs. At CCRI, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community. We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff members who reflect the demographics of our state and our increasingly diverse student population. We believe that our diversity is our strength. We celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses. We are OneCCRI, working together to prepare learners to achieve their highest potential. To learn about what employees value at CCRI and what it means to work here, please read about our Guiding Principles and watch videos of our employees doing what they do best: https://www.ccri.edu/equity/culture/guidingprinciples.html

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