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At WSU Tech, we are dedicated to promoting quality higher education and leadership in workforce training that supports economic development for a global economy. Our experienced faculty and staff are committed to helping students achieve their goals by providing hands-on experience, state-of-the-art facilities, and individualized support and guidance. We operate in a values-based culture and strive towards our behaviors in everything we do.\ \ Whether you are starting your education journey or are looking to advance your career experiences, WSU Tech has the resources and expertise to help you succeed. Join us and discover the possibilities for your future!\ \ Worksite Location: South Campus\ \ WSU Tech Benefits (Varies):

• Paid Holidays: 15 18 paid holidays
• PTO: Earn 18 28 days annually
• Tuition Waiver Program
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• KPERs

\ Overview / Job Summary:\ The primary role of the Director of Industry Training Services is to oversee the operations related to workforce/economic development, creation and implementation of customized training/contract training, continuing education, the oversight of new non-credit programs, and other business/ industry related customized/ contract/micro-credential programs and training. The position provides the leadership necessary to create and establish business and industry partnerships specifically in the health sciences and nursing sectors that ensure the College remains aware of the workforce needs of the region and provide the relevant programs and services necessary to meet those needs.\ \ Your day-to-dayresponsibilitieswill vary, but are not limited to:\

• Works with local, regional and national employers to determine training needs and educational program opportunities and to develop the programs that meet these needs.
• Seeks partnerships and contracts for customized training activities and oversees the fiscal, physical and human resources needed to support these activities.
• Schedules, arranges, and attends meetings with employers from businesses, industries, and governmental agencies to discuss current training needs and available training resources.
• Accomplishes desired performance results by communicating job expectations & college policies to employees. Coaches, counsels, plans, monitors, and appraises job performance, approves timesheets.
• Writes applications and proposals, negotiates contracts, completes reports, supervises billing, and maintains documents for all programs funded by grants, special governmental funding, or employer reimbursement.

This role involves completing and filing industry visit reports, submitting monthly Operating Results reports, and overseeing the recruitment, hiring, and supervision of instructional and support staff in the Industry Training Division. It includes designing and delivering presentations to promote the division, collaborating with Industry and Workforce Collaboration and WSU Tech Career Services to create opportunities for employers and students, and establishing relationships with regional workforce training providers to enhance training plans. Additionally, the role ensures quality standards through appropriate training, supervises trainers embedded with industry partners, and performs other duties as assigned by senior leadership.\ \ Education:

• Bachelors Degreerequired, Masterspreferred. In absence of Bachelors degree, an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience relative to the position may be considered.

Requirements, Knowledge & Skills Needed:

• A minimum of five years administrative experience in post-secondary education or industry-training at a supervisory leve ,required.
• Advanced user skills are required with MS Word, MS Outlook, and MS Excel.
• A demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from diverse backgrounds.
• Must be able to work a varied work schedule to accommodate the needs of the adult student.
• Ability to communicate effectively, prioritize workflow, work well with minimum supervision, and accept responsibility for total task completion.
• Ability to identify and problem solve issues.
• Knowledge of the local job market.
• Ability to maintain accurate reports and other records.
• Knowledge of social resources within the community.
• Ability to work closely with other members or a team for common goals.
• Effective time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines in a timely manner, and the ability to prudently prioritize tasks, projects and goals.