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This position provides leadership and administration for Customized training for various industry sectors in the West Michigan region.
Requisition ID:
Position Number: 00001334
Employee Group: Professional, Management and Administration
Schedule: 40 hours/52 weeks
Compensation:
Benefits: Full-time Part-time Limited Benefits
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Establish, maintain and grow client relationships with area businesses and organizations to serve the West Michigan business community
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Increase sales revenue from customized business training
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Increase the number of companies and organizations working with GRCC on workforce development and training
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Collect and evaluate data to ensure student success and customer satisfaction with training
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Supervise, hire and evaluate customized training staff and trainers
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Participate in the non-credit leadership team and assist in setting direction for non-credit programs as well as new program development
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Monitor project expenditures for programs and provide interim status reports on all assigned work
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Responsible for Michigan New Job Training Projects: recruiting potential projects; working with legal representations on contracts; monitoring and approving project expenditures; ensuring compliance with State regulations; and providing reporting on project status
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Collaborate with internal and external constituents, i.e., College departments, local businesses, economic developers, other colleges to consolidate resources or enhance program design/alignment
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Initiate and participate in grant applications or responses to RFPs to enhance funding for customized training partners or programs in the School of Workforce Development
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There is the opportunity for some schedule flexibility to meet work needs. Being present is essential for serving customers and performing the essential functions of this position
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Regular attendance during normal scheduled hours is required. Being present is essential for serving customers and performing the essential functions of this position
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Performs other related duties as assigned
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Educational Credentials
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Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, Training and Development or a related field required. Master’s degree preferred
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Must possess a valid driver’s license and transportation to travel to partner sites for coordinating activities and attending meetings
Work Experience
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Minimum 3 years of successful experience working in training, assessment, workforce development, coordinating training
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Proven project management experience
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Experience in supervising staff and management skills necessary to operate a self-funded entity
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Experience with computer and technology skills including: Microsoft Office, campus wide information systems, and internet
Skills
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Proven project management, administrative, and interpersonal skills
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Proven communication and organizational skills that relate to customer/employee management
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Knowledge and understanding of higher education organizational structures, policies and procedures
Physical Demands
Mental Demands
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse educational and community setting
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Demonstrated ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships and to effectively work as a member of a team
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Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written
Working Conditions
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GRCC will comply with any mandated health and safety requirements. Compliance information is available on our policies website
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Some schedule flexibility is needed to attend events or activities. Regular attendance during normal scheduled hours 80% of the time. There is the opportunity for some schedule flexibility to meet work needs