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About the Role The Director of Workforce Management is a newly created senior role on the PSC Operations SVP's leadership team, built to establish dedicated WFM ownership at a critical inflection ...

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To thrive as a Workforce Director, you need expertise in workforce planning, talent management, and organizational development, usually supported by a degree in human resources or business administration. Familiarity with HRIS systems, advanced data analytics tools, and relevant certifications such as SHRM-SCP or SPHR are commonly expected. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and excellent interpersonal skills set outstanding Workforce Directors apart. These skills and qualifications enable effective alignment of workforce strategies with business goals, ensuring optimal staffing and organizational performance.

How does a Workforce Director typically collaborate with other departments to ensure staffing aligns with organizational goals?

A Workforce Director works closely with department heads, HR, and senior leadership to forecast staffing needs and develop strategic workforce plans. Regular meetings and data sharing are common to align hiring, training, and resource allocation with business objectives. This role often involves analyzing workforce metrics, identifying skill gaps, and recommending solutions to improve productivity and retention across teams. Collaboration is key to ensuring that workforce strategies support both immediate operational demands and long-term organizational growth.

What is a Workforce Director?

A Workforce Director is a senior-level professional responsible for overseeing workforce planning, development, and management within an organization. They ensure that the company has the right number of employees with the appropriate skills to meet business objectives. This role often involves strategic planning, talent acquisition, employee retention, and organizational development. Workforce Directors collaborate with HR and business leaders to align workforce strategies with company goals and improve overall productivity.

What is the difference between Workforce Director vs Human Resources Manager?

AspectWorkforce DirectorHuman Resources Manager
Primary FocusStrategic workforce planning and talent developmentEmployee relations, recruitment, and HR policies
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree; often advanced degrees in HR, business, or related fieldsBachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field; HR certifications preferred
Work EnvironmentCorporate, government, or large organizational settingsHR departments across various industries and organizations
Employer UsageUsed in organizations focusing on strategic workforce initiativesCommon in daily HR operations and employee management

The Workforce Director typically oversees strategic workforce planning and talent development, working closely with executive leadership. In contrast, the Human Resources Manager handles daily HR functions like employee relations and recruitment. Both roles require similar credentials but differ in scope and focus, with the Workforce Director emphasizing long-term workforce strategies.

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Director of Workforce Development

Director of Workforce Development

Baltimore City Community College

On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Salary: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 Annually
Location : Harbor (WDCE)
Job Type: Full-Time Staff
Job Number: 202500185
Department: Workforce Dev & Cont. Education
Opening Date: 05/28/2026
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
About Baltimore City Community College
Founded in 1947, Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) is comprehensive, urban institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The College's campus is located in West Baltimore and courses are offered throughout the City. With its broad range of degree, certificate, and continuing education programs, affordable tuition, and extensive outreach, BCCC offers educational opportunities to the citizens of Baltimore City and throughout the state of Maryland. BCCC serves over 7,500* students annually, providing credits that transfer to four-year colleges and universities as well as workforce training leading directly to job placement. The College is proud of the fact that over 50 nations are represented within the student body.
* Based on the annual unduplicated credit and non-credit headcount for FY 2023.
Description/Job Summary
The Director of Workforce is responsible for the daily operation of program development, recruitment, building partnerships, increasing revenue, and maintaining the integrity of the College when serving students. This position is a leadership role and will manage multiple staff to ensure payroll is submitted for the team. The Director of Workforce will oversee grants and provide monthly, quarterly and final performance and narrative reports.
Responsibilities/Duties
  • Works with the Workforce and Continuing Education leadership team to implement the institution's strategic plan and coordination with partner agencies and institutions.
  • Manages industry-sector advisory boards to ensure alignment of workforce programs to current economic development needs and opportunities for graduates.
  • Coordinates with Industry Partners, Workforce Development Providers, and the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR), regarding program implementation.
  • Identifies funding and grant opportunities and develops partnerships and proposals in response to solicitations from the federal Department of Labor, DLLR, and other funders.
  • Ensures data collection and accountability requirements are met according to grant requirements and training contracts.
  • Coordinates with industry partners to develop new programs to meet their needs.
  • Assure courses and instructional environments are perceived and assessed regularly to be high quality; comply with college policies, relevant state regulations (CC-10s, course hours and etc.) and industry specifications based on certification requirements.
  • Create new course schedules for each semester and ensure partners are aware of the course schedule.
  • Collaborate with staff to develop customized training, develop new curriculum for open enrollment offerings, and evaluate existing curriculum as needed.
  • Review courses with low enrollment to determine if we should continue to offer them.
  • Provide recommendations for budgetary functions.
  • Review courses with low enrollment to determine if we should continue to offer them.
  • Collect student outcomes and related program data for required reports.
  • Ensure program quality and monitor student success.
  • Interview and provide recommendations to hire adjuncts.
  • Perform other duties as required to accomplish goals of the unit and WDCED.

Required Qualifications
**Please provide 7 professional references, uploaded in an additional document. **
  • Master's Degree in a related field
  • At least 7 years' experience working in workforce development, higher education, or K-12 programs
  • At least 5 years' experience supervising staff
  • Must have excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications
  • Doctorate Degree in a related field
  • At least 10 years' experience working in workforce development, higher education, or K-12 programs
  • At least 10 years' experience supervising staff

BCCC is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every member of the BCCC community to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.
Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome
Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted.
It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For technical assistance, please contact NEOEDs Applicant Support Line at 855-524-5627 or Email: support@governmentjobs.com if your needing help with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 6 a.m. - 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.
BCCC is the only community college in Baltimore City, one of 16 community colleges in Maryland, and both a higher education institution and a State of Maryland agency.
As a state agency, the College is able to offer full-time, permanent PIN employees a host of benefits including a competitive salary and tuition remission. New College PIN employees will be invited to discuss benefit options with a personnel officers.
Benefits extended to all full-time PIN employees are as follows.
(Click on medical and retirement plans for more detailed information)
  • : (PPO, EPO, and/or HMO medical plans), vision and dental plans (PPO or DHMO)
  • : include the State Employees' Pension, Teachers Pension Systems, Optional Retirement Programs (ORP) and the Law Enforcement Officer Pension System.
  • Supplemental Retirement Plans - 401(k), 403(b) and 457
  • Leave: 22 days of Annual Leave, 15 days of Sick Leave, 3 Personal Leave days, Leave Bank membership opportunities, 9 Holidays and a Winter Holiday break (5 days) observed between the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays
  • Tuition Remission to institutions within the University System of Maryland (USM)
  • Professional Development opportunities

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