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Montana State University-Northern Director of Workforce Education and Training in Havre, Montana
Director of Workforce Education and Training
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Position Information
NBAPOSN Title
Working Title Director of Workforce Education and Training
Brief Position Overview
The Director of Workforce Education and Training provides leadership and coordination to short-term training programs; to workforce development; and towards maintaining industry partnerships. The Director represents and advances initiatives to students, educators, local elected officials, the media, the general public, business and civic leaders, and workforce development organizations. The Director assists MSU -Northern in educating students to meet local, regional, and state workforce needs. The Director works with other institutional offices to support and to promote the institution’s mission, policies, and strategic goals. The Director works with the Dean, Chair and Career Services to identify potential industry partners, potential off-site faculty, and assists in helping to maintaining good relations with current industry partners.
The benefits package includes paid employee health insurance, retirement plans, paid annual and sick leave, 12 paid holidays, and Montana University System tuition waivers. https://www.msun.edu/hr/benefits.aspx
MSUN will only consider applicants who are authorized to work in the US and MSUN will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Position Number
Department Office of the Dean (COTS)
Division College of Technical Sciences
Appointment Type Professional
Contract Term Fiscal Year
Semester
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If other, specify End date
FLSA Exempt
Union Affiliation
FTE 1.0
Benefits Eligible
Compensation Annual
Salary $60,000-70,000
Contract Type MUS
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Recruitment Type Open
Position Details
General Statement
The Director of Workforce Education and Training provides leadership and coordination to short-term training programs; to workforce development; and towards maintaining industry partnerships. The Director represents and advances initiatives to students, educators, local elected officials, the media, the general public, business and civic leaders, and workforce development organizations. The Director assists MSU -Northern in educating students to meet local, regional, and state workforce needs. The Director works with other institutional offices to support and to promote the institution’s mission, policies, and strategic goals. The Director works with the Dean, Chair and Career Services to identify potential industry partners, potential off-site faculty, and assists in helping to maintaining good relations with current industry partners.
Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinates short-term training programs with academic, institutional, and industry stakeholders. Oversees and provides leadership for short-term training programs, including but not limited to, Related Training; Accelerated Apprenticeship Training for credit; Apprenticeship programs, educational certificate and credential opportunities leading to A.A.S degrees.
Organizes educational opportunities and strategic planning efforts; collaborates with various educational, governmental, political entities, and companies to advance apprenticeship education and workforce initiatives.
Leads efforts to implement innovative and effective apprenticeship education and workforce initiatives and services. Serves as lead for regional and statewide workforce initiatives. Works with the Department of Labor to expand apprenticeship opportunities.
Maintains regular contact and communications with students, staff, faculty, onsite-instructors, and stakeholders.
Directs and oversees Related Training staff and faculty in their assignments and conduct of their respective responsibilities.
Provides professional development opportunities to department staff to enhance and upgrade skills to meet current demands.
Represents MSU -Northern in a professional manner at all times.
Coordinates the development of a budget for Related Training; monitors expenditures of funds; analyzes data, operational, and management reports; prepares, reviews, and submits reports concerning activities, budget, expenses, and other items affecting program services.
Builds institutional, community, organizational, and industry relationships.
Makes presentations to public and industry groups concerning workforce development; participates in community meetings and other public events that advance the leadership role in workforce development and economic development issues; participates in state, regional, and national meetings, conferences, and training sessions designed to enhance professional knowledge and skills.
Oversees the production and distribution of communications that identify the purpose, goals, and achievements of short-term training and programming, including newsletters, videos, publications, news releases, strategic plans, reports, annual reports, and other relevant communications using the website(s), social media, press releases, and written publications.
Travels to off-campus sites as necessary to meet with potential industry partners and to identify off-site faculty; travels to represent MSU -Northern at state and national events.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
· Post-secondary degree
· Progressively responsible management experience
· Progressively responsible supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
· Certifications in workforce development
· Work in higher education environment
· Demonstrated innovation in workforce development
· Demonstrated work in curriculum and course development
· Demonstrated participation in trades education or employment
· Demonstrated participation in business administration education or employment
· Demonstrated participation in public administration education or employment
· Demonstrated marketing experience
· Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills
· Demonstrated excellent presentation skills
The Successful Candidate Will
Special Requirements
Physical Demands
The ability to work in an office environment with or without reasonable accommodations;
the ability to travel with or without reasonable accommodations.
This position has supervisory duties? Yes
Posting Detail Information
Announcement Number 2022-23-S00031P
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date Immediate
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Until an adequate pool is established No
Special Instructions Summary
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://jobs.msun.edu/postings/2342
Diversity Statement
Nondiscrimination Statement and Title IX Coordinator Notice Policy Statement
Montana State University-Northern ( MSUN ) commits to a learning and working environment that emphasizes the dignity and worth of every member of its community that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment based upon race, color, religion, national origin, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, sex, gender, age, political ideas, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation (taken together, generally, “protected-class harm”). An inclusive environment is necessary for a healthy and productive University community.
Consistent with MSUN’s commitment, and with all applicable law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination or harassment, including sexual misconduct prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and will take appropriate action to prevent, resolve, and remediate the effects of protected-class harm.
The Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Policy defines and prohibits protected-class misconduct, and the Discrimination Grievance Procedures set forth the University’s processes for addressing and resolving such reports. The Policy and Procedures apply to all University programs and activities, including, but not limited to, admissions, athletics, instruction, grading, University housing, and University employment. In addition, the law prohibits retaliation against an individual for opposing any practices prohibited by this Policy, for bringing or responding to a complaint of discrimination or harassment, for assisting someone with such a complaint, for attempting to stop such discrimination or harassment, or for participating in resolution of a complaint of discrimination or harassment.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX at the University and reports about all forms of protected-class discrimination and harassment should be made to the Director of Human Resources/ Title IX Coordinator:
Human Resources /Title IX
Montana State University-Northern
PO Box 7751
Havre MT 59501
Director of Human Resources/ Title IX Coordinator:
Suzanne Hunger
Suzanne.hunger@msun.edu
Location:
208 Cowan Hall
Tel: (406) 265.3568
E-mail: titleixcoordinator@msun.edu or suzanne.hunger@msun.edu
Please note that reports can be made at any time, including during non-business hours, by using the email address or listed telephone number (and leaving a private message).
Title IX Coordinator
The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the University’s compliance with federal and state discrimination and harassment laws, including Title IX. The Title IX Coordinator oversees compliance with the University’s Discrimination and Grievance Policy. Specifically, the Title IX Coordinator:
Coordinates educational programs and trainings regarding discrimination and harassment prevention for students and employees;
Responds to and seeks to resolve reports of discrimination and harassment following the Procedures;
Provides information about and, if requested, assists with criminal reporting;
Provides information about resources for obtaining advocacy, healthcare, and counseling services; and
Coordinates supportive and protective measures for members of the MSUN community.
A full copy of the University’s Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Policy and the accompanying Discrimination Grievance Procedures are available on the Human Resources and Title IX website. More information about reporting options, resources, and other information about sexual harassment, including sexual assault, is located at the Human Resources and Title IX website: https://www.msun.edu/hr/titleix/index.aspx
This notice is disseminated annually to students and employees at the Montana State University-Northern.
For further information regarding Title IX and non-discrimination, visit http://www.ed.gov/ocr or contact:
U.S. Department of Education
915 Second Avenue, Room 3310
Seattle, WA 98174-1099
Telephone: (206) 607-1600
Facsimile: (206) 607-1601
Email: OCR .Seattle@ed.gov
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/know.html?src=ft
Montana State University -Northern makes reasonable accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the hiring process or an employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job. In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU -Northern provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference or request accommodation, contact the Office of Human Resources, PO Box 7751, Montana State University-Northern, Havre, MT 59501; 406-265-3568; http://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/EmployPref.pdf
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
List of References
Optional Documents
Curriculum Vitae
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Note to the applicant: In your cover letter, please address the required and preferred qualifications listed in the notice of vacancy for this job and how you meet each one.
(Open Ended Question)
- Please submit the Background Authorization Form which can be found here: http://www.msun.edu/hr/forms/Authorization_for_Background_Investigation-MSU-Northern.pdf Copy and paste this address into your browser's address bar to access this form. You may email it to hr@msun.edu or fax it to (406) 265-3530. You may also drop it off in Cowan Hall room 208. Please type YES in the answer box below (found in online application) showing you understand this additional requirement. (Open Ended Question)
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