Workforce Development Manager Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $60,583.00 - $103,055.00 Annually
Location : Lawson - Bessemer - 1100 Ninth Avenue SW, Bessemer, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 08143
College/Division: LAWSON-205799-Dean - Workforce Technology/NC
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: 7/15/2026 11:59 PM Central
Campus Location: Lawson State Community College
Position Summary
The Director of Workforce Development is responsible for all workforce development initiatives to include: programs, operations, administration, management and evaluation.
Salary Schedule: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule C3 01 based on experience ( $60,583 - $103,055)
This position is not on the tenure/non-probationary track pursuant to Alabama Act 2024-360 and ACCS Policy and Procedure 204.01, wherein any person who is being employed into an executive and administrative management personnel position (whether a new hire or whether a current employee who is being transferred, reorganized, or otherwise moved into such position) shall enter into an employment contract with the College's President on or after July 1, 2024.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Generate revenue streams for the College through state and federal government, and private sector contracts for workforce training.
• Assist in developing, enhancing and implementing strategic plans for the workforce development division.
• Work with state and local policy makers and economic developers to identify industry training needs and organize the sources to deliver the training sought by employers.
• Coordinate workforce development functions within the College and community to include: assessment, training and instruction; recruitment and placement; communications and public relations; strategic planning; employer relations; liaison activities with service providers; and coordination with workforce development agencies.
• Ensure ongoing programmatic excellence: oversee implementation of workforce programs, administration of program budgets, and recommend and manage timelines and resources needed to achieve program and organizational goals.
• Research, develop, and update vocational and employability curricula in accordance with best practices and evidence-based models to ensure curricula is current, relevant, and effective.
• Identify funding opportunities and develop grant proposals to support the Workforce Development Department and the college.
• Develop systems to ensure consistent, high-quality project management and evaluation to include measurement of results toward attainment of the College's workforce development goals.
• Recruit, train, develop, coach, and retain high-performance team members, empowering them to elevate to target levels of responsibility and performance.
• Assist faculty in identifying existing curricula that might be modularized for non-credit offerings.
• Provide leadership on all employer engagement and outreach activities for successful placement and retention.
• Cultivate existing relationships and develop new relationships with current and prospective employers.
• Manage relationships with current partner organizations, as well as establish new relationships to ensure effective collaboration and delivery of high quality and comprehensive program services.
• Participate on various statewide workforce development committees.
• Follow trends in workforce and economic development, and local job markets to design and implement relevant training opportunities.
• Research and apply best practices to workforce develop programs.
• Retain and submit documentation as requested to support accreditation efforts.
• Work collaboratively with Cabinet members to integrate cross program activities and functions.
• Work with management team to identify and pursue resources to support workforce programs including government and nongovernment grant opportunities, public-private partnerships, etc.
• Support fundraising activities to promote the sustainability of programs and services.
• Supervise assigned staff.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean and Associate Dean of Career Technical Education & Workforce Development

The Director of Workforce Development will be expected to work a flexible schedule which may include day, evening, night and weekend hours. This job description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned. This job description and specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.
Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience in Workforce and Economic Development, Postsecondary Career Technical Education, Postsecondary Health Science Education, Corporate Training, or closely related field
• Minimum of two (2) years of full-time leadership experience directly supervising employees
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing instructional programs for adult learners
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing organizational budgets

PREFERRED EDUCATION, STANDARDS AND TRAINING:

• Minimum of five (5) years of full-time leadership experience directly supervising employees
• Documented experience in securing competitive grants and managing grant funds
• Demonstrated experience creating, updating, and maintaining corporate SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
• Experience in instructional design for adult learning programs

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to represent the College in a professional manner at all times; customer service orientation.
2. Ability to take initiative, handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines;
3. Ability to work independently, prepare accurate reports, plan, organize, coordinate, and manage;
4. Ability to maintain confidentiality;
5. Ability to apply computer skills in systems and software programs associated with the work;
6. Ability to exercise a high degree of independent judgment, initiative, and effectively manage work-related stress;
7. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including day, evening, night and weekend hours;
8. Effective oral and written communication skills;
9. Understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of the College.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. General office environment with the ability to sit and navigate multi-campuses for prolonged periods.
2. Ability to travel independently; ability to traverse campuses.

Application Procedures/Additional Information
Applicants may apply at For questions please contact the Office of Human Resources at 205-929-3408 . All application materials will become the property of the college. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration for this position.
A complete application packet consists of:
A cover letter
An Online application
A current resume
A copy of relevant post-secondary transcripts identifying the applicant, institution, and date of degree conferred. (If applicable)
If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date.
Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered. Before an offer is made, the top applicants must provide the following: Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made. Applicants must submit a written request to delay submission or work experience verification from a current employer. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.
EEOC, E-VERIFY, AND BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:
Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.
Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request.
In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding.
Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
8 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)
Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20+ 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)
Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)
Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.
Holidays
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday
National Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
16 (5 locally assigned)
Contracted Work Days
260
Retirement
The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.
Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)
Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)
Law Enforcement Officers:
Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)
Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)
Health Insurance
PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit
Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307

*Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.
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