Director Of Economic Development Jobs in Rochester, NY

The Associate Provost of Economic Development and Lifelong Learning serves as a senior academic and administrative leader responsible for advancing the Colleges workforce development, career services, career-connected experiential learning, and adult and community education initiatives. The position provides strategic leadership to strengthen connections between education, employment, and regional economic development.

The Associate Provost works closely with industry partners, government agencies, community organizations, and academic leadership to develop college-to-career pathways that prepare learners for meaningful employment and continued education.

This role advances the Academic and Student Affairs Divisions commitment to integrated learning pathways, experiential education, and partnerships that promote student success, community engagement, and regional vitality.

As a key member of the Academic and Student Affairs leadership team, the Associate Provost contributes to divisional and institutional strategy while strengthening partnerships that connect the College with regional workforce needs.

FLCC is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and strives to provide an environment that embodies these principles. We strive to attract talented personnel from diverse backgrounds and traditions, particularly of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, culture, religion, worldview and physical and mental abilities. As such, applicants from historically under-represented groups are highly encouraged to apply.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Economic Development

1. Develops and implements a strategic vision for workforce development, economic engagement, and lifelong learning aligned with the Colleges mission and strategic priorities.

2. Serves as the Colleges primary liaison for regional economic development initiatives, workforce partnerships, and employer collaborations.

3. Advances college-to-career pathways that connect academic programs, workforce training, and employment opportunities.

4. Establishes measurable goals and performance indicators to evaluate workforce development, experiential learning, and adult education initiatives.

5. Provides regular reports to the Provost regarding enrollment trends, employment outcomes, grant performance, revenue generation, and regional impact.

6. Aligns budgets and resources with institutional priorities and regional labor market needs.

7. Supervises and develops leadership staff responsible for workforce development, career services, experiential learning, and adult and community education.

8. Promotes equity, access, and inclusive excellence in workforce and lifelong learning initiatives

Workforce, Career, and Experiential Learning

1. Provides strategic leadership for career-connected experiential learning opportunities that connect academic programs with professional practice and career preparation.

2. Builds and sustains employer partnerships that support internships, apprenticeships, applied projects, and work-based learning experiences.

3. Provides executive oversight of career services, including employer engagement, career advising, and labor market alignment.

4. Collaborates with academic leadership and faculty to develop workforce-responsive credit and non-credit programs aligned with regional workforce needs.

5. Develops and manages workforce training partnerships and customized employer education initiatives.

6. Establishes frameworks to evaluate and scale high-impact career-connected experiential learning initiatives.

Adult and Community Education

1. Provides leadership for adult education programs including literacy, high school equivalency preparation, English language learning, and community-based lifelong learning opportunities.

2. Expands accessible entry points into education for adult learners and community members.

3. Develops transition pathways from adult education and workforce training into credit-bearing programs and employment opportunities.

4. Implements strategies to increase enrollment, persistence, and completion among adult learners.

Grants, Partnerships, and Resource Development

1. Leads the development, submission, and management of federal, state, and private grants supporting workforce development, adult education, and economic development initiatives.

2. Ensures effective implementation of externally funded programs, including compliance, reporting, fiscal stewardship, and achievement of program outcomes.

3. Identifies new funding opportunities aligned with workforce and community priorities.

4. Develops sustainable funding models that support program growth and long-term institutional impact.

Education and Experience

Required

1. Masters degree from an accredited institution or a Bachelors degree plus equivalent professional experience in workforce development, economic development, education, or a related field.

2. Minimum of five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in workforce development, economic development, education, or a related field.

3. Demonstrated experience building partnerships with employers, industry, community organizations, or government agencies.

4. Demonstrated experience leading programs, initiatives, or projects that connect education and workforce outcomes.

5. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage complex initiatives, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Preferred

1. Leadership experience in higher education, particularly within community college settings.

2. Experience managing grants or externally funded programs.

3. Experience working within regional economic development initiatives or workforce systems.

4. Experience working in unionized environments.

Benefits and Salary Range

Applicants receiving benefits through the New York State Retirement System should review state regulations regarding post-retirement employment. This position is not eligible for employment under a Section 211 waiver

1. The competitive salary range for this position is $103,073 - $127,644 and is commensurate with qualifications

2. NYS Retirement or Optional SUNY Retirement Program

3. SUNY Voluntary Savings Plan with a 2% FLCC match

4. Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance through Excellus BCBS

5. FSA

6. 21 days of annual leave, 12 sick days, and 13.5 holidays annually

7. FLCC Tuition Waiver for employees and dependents

8. Tuition assistance at 4-year institutions

Special Notes: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.

Application Instructions:

For full consideration, please apply by Sunday, April 19. The position will remain open until filled.

Applicants must submit the following documents online:

1. Cover letter

2. Curriculum vitae or rsum

Applications will only be accepted online.

Finger Lakes Community College does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission based on an individuals race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education.