Workforce Development Director

Our client is an organization in the Madison area looking for a Workforce Development Director. This company is looking for someone with 3+ years of direct workface developmental management, who can implement strategy and highly organized. This position offers the opportunity to build out the program, hybrid work environment, and the opportunity to be part of a great culture!

The salary range for this job is $75k-90k.

The Workforce Development Director will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and oversee the expansion of workforce training, recruitment, and retention programs.
• Provide leadership to members to determine training needs of staff through planning, promoting and presenting educational programs.
• Drive and manage the development of growing a talent pipeline to meet needs.
• Provide services with ongoing professional development of staff.
• Ensure regulatory requirements relating to staff credentialing and education.
• Lead and or assists in the development of student level training or education credentials.
• Build and maintain positive long-term relationships with community agencies, colleges, and school systems.
• Research and ensure submission of applications for grant opportunities, lead grant writing and secure grants for organization.

The Workforce Development Director will possess the following:

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of experience in direct workforce development management, initiatives, projects, programs or strategies.
• Positive, upbeat, person-focused approached.
• Must be self-directed and can work independently.
• Highly organized and prioritize work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills