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Job Title:
Executive Director, Business and Industry Training
Job Requisition ID:
JR0000002379
Number of Openings:
1
Shift:
Any (United States of America)
Compensation Details:
COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE
Job Description:
POSITION TITLE: Executive Director, Business and Industry Training
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Under the general supervision of the Vice President for Economic Development, the Executive Director for Business and Industry Training is responsible for cultivating relationships with regional business and industry, regional school districts as well as with the other economic development divisions within TCSG.
The Executive Director is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of business and industry training programs within the immediate region, and with other colleges within TCSG. The Executive Director develops and administers training programs and courses that may require customization, the coordination of staff, the coordination and oversight of contracted instructors, and the coordination of related services inherent in course and training delivery.
The Executive Director will promote and recruit for the college's Industrial Operations Technology Diploma and oversee its internship program. The Executive Director will also serve as an ambassador for the Georgia Training Center for Industrial Operations and help with the college's participation in significant community events and activities to maintain a positive image of the school within the service delivery area and the region as a whole. The Executive Director will also assist with and Support the Economic Development Division of the College.
MAJOR DUTIES:

• Determine the training needs of business and industry within the college's immediate region by conducting visits and establishing relationships with business and industry within the region.
• Serve as the leader in developing and creating training programs to serve the region - working closely with the Director for Instructional Operations to develop and create training programs. Prepare the training programs' specifications and budget
• Establish partnerships with other TCSG colleges to provide industrial operations training.
• Work closely with the Director for Instructional Operations and the Coordinator for Economic Development Support to maintain the Division's training calendar
• Work closely with PR and Marketing and the Coordinator for Economic Development Support to promote these regional training programs to business and industry
• Meet the division's goals for regional training hours delivered during the fiscal year
• Meet the division's goals for partnership and internship development during the fiscal year
• Serve as an ambassador for the Georgia Training Center for Industrial Operations
• Establish partnerships with regional employers to support the Industrial Operations Technology Diploma program.
• Manage the Industrial Operations Technology Diploma Partnership and Internship Programs
• Serve as a liaison to local school systems and CTAE staff as it regards recruitment for the Industrial Operations Diploma program
• Oversee and promote apprenticeship program(s) for the college
• Work closely with the Coordinator for Economic Development Support in maintaining data integrity for the Modern Campus reporting system
• Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in business and industry training

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Minimum of five years' experience in a related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of community and industry training needs and standards
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
• Knowledge of OSHA Safety Standards

• Demonstrated knowledge in custom training design and implementation
• Excellent human-relations, interpersonal skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Excellent computer skills.

SALARY/BENEFITS:
Commensurate with qualifications. Benefits include paid state holidays, annual and sick leave, retirement options, and State of Georgia Flexible Benefits package.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Open Until Filled
TO APPLY: Please submit an online application using the OTC online job center website. All positions require a pre-employment criminal background investigation, education, and employer/professional reference checks. Some positions may additionally require a motor vehicle record search, credit history check, and/or drug screen. All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. Copies of all transcripts should be submitted at the time of application for faculty positions. Official transcripts are required upon employment. For more information, please contact the Director for Human Resources at 912.871.1801 or employment@ogeecheetech.edu.
Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.
Ogeechee Technical College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment processes and decisions, including but not limited to hiring, promotion, and tenure shall be free of ideological tests, affirmations, and oaths, including diversity statements. The basis and determining factor for such decisions should be that the individual possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the role, and is believed to have the ability to successfully perform the essential functions, responsibilities, and duties associated with the position for which the person is being considered. At the core of any such decision is ensuring the institution's ability to achieve its mission and strategic priorities in support of student success.
The following person(s) have been designated to manage inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

• Christy Rikard, Vice President for Student Affairs, Ogeechee Technical College, One Joseph E. Kennedy Blvd., Office 198C, Joseph E. Kennedy Building, Statesboro, GA 30458, 912.486.7607, crikard@ogeecheetech.edu
• Sabrina Burns, ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, Ogeechee Technical College, One Joseph E. Kennedy Blvd., Office 711, Assessment Center, Statesboro, GA 30458, 912.486.7211, sburns@ogeecheetech.edu

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree *and* Five (5) years of related work experience
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.