• General Statement of Job

The Vice President of Business & Workforce Solutions is a full-time position located primarily in Pitt County with flexibility needed to travel within the community. Under the direction of the President, the Vice President provides leadership and oversees daily operations of Pitt Community College’s:

• Customized and Corporate Training 
• Small Business Center
• Apprenticeships and Work-based Learning 
• Career Development and Services
• Short Term Workforce Program Development

The Vice President serves as the primary external workforce and training representative from the College and promotes positive and substantive relationships with local business and industry partners. Further, the Vice President sits on the President’s Leadership Team and collaborates with academic programs and external training providers to develop training solutions for local workforce needs. The Vice President of Business & Workforce Solutions works positively, respectfully, and collaboratively with other areas of the College and supports and advocates the College’s programs, initiatives, and direction as a contributing member of the College leadership team.

Essential Job Functions

Serve as the primary external representative for Pitt Community College related to workforce development and corporate training needs in Pitt County.

Provide leadership for and oversees economic and workforce development programs at the College, including customized and corporate training, career development and services, apprenticeships and work-based learning, the College’s Small Business Center, and short-term workforce program development

Collaborate with economic development agencies, business and industry groups, community agencies, government, and education groups to identify and analyze workforce trends, business needs, and relevant education and training programs that support regional employers and related stakeholders.

Collaborate with business, industry, community, and other educational institutions to build substantive partnerships that support the mission of the College.

Develop and oversee short and long-term planning, assessment, and quality assurance for economic and workforce development efforts.

Engage with all areas of the College to develop strategic plans that advance institutional, divisional, and departmental goals, especially as they relate to serving the business and industry community.

Oversee the preparation and management of budgets and administrative reporting for areas of supervision.

Develop and maintain close associations with Chambers of Commerce, regional and statewide Economic Development agencies, NC Community College System networks, and other appropriate business and professional organizations.

Participate in public, civic, and service organization functions or associations and in other business and industry activities to advance the mission of the College.

Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administration to analyze workforce trends supporting programmatic changes at the College.

Interact effectively, cooperatively, and professionally with diverse groups, which may include faculty, staff, administrators, business and industry leaders, government officials, and community representatives.

Actively participate in college-sponsored activities.

Lead, supervise, direct, and evaluate staff.

Actively participate in grant prospecting, authoring, editing, evaluation, and reporting.

Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, innovation, collaboration, and institutional commitment in all actions.

Establish and achieve meaningful metrics that ensure Pitt Community College is a high quality resource for workforce development and business success

Support and embrace the mission, vision, and strategic plan of Pitt Community College and demonstrate the core values of the College in decisions, behaviors, and actions.

Perform other duties as assigned by the President.

Qualifications or Standards

Committed to Student Access, Engagement, and Success

Willing to take strategic risks related to positive and productive change

Able to perform well in a proactive and self-directed manner, upholding high levels of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to duty

Capable of building strong teams

Motivated to establish urgency for improvement

Able to plan lasting and positive internal change

Results-oriented and focused on effective implementation, routine assessment of programs, and continuous data-informed improvement

Effective at communicating and listening to foster strong relationships, formulate shared priorities, and inspire trust and action

Considerate of fiscal responsibilities and sound operations

Effective in developing effective external partnerships with business and industry to achieve broader aims for student success

Supportive of consistent and on-going professional development initiatives in pursuit of the college’s strategic goals

Fair-minded, ethical, and honest with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the courage and integrity to lead and accept responsibility

Collaborative, respectful, honest, and guided by a high standard of integrity and customer service

Minimum Training and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or higher
Experience developing and maintaining business and industry partnerships
Progressive experience in workforce development training, economic development roles, or career services
Ability to collect and analyze data to forecast national, state, regional, and local educational and industry trends
Demonstrated ability to provide innovative approaches in response to educational and industry demands
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office including Word, PowerPoint, OneDrive, and Excel
Effective written and oral communication skills

Supervisory experience

Budgeting experience

PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Degree in Business, Entrepreneurship, Corporate Training, Human Resources, Public Administration, or a similar area of study 

Master’s degree or higher 

Two years of full-time supervisory experience in the fields of workforce development, economic development, or career services

Experience in the North Carolina Community College System

Experience with SACS-COC or another regional accreditation agency

Experience developing collaborative partnerships to further economic or workforce development

Experience developing or implementing training systems to support workforce development in diverse settings

Experience developing and managing small businesses or entrepreneurial endeavors

Goal setting and strategic planning experience

Experience in identifying needs and problems, creating innovative solutions, and managing multiple projects