Executive Director of Workforce Development & Corporate Partnerships

Executive Director of Workforce Development & Corporate Partnerships

Piedmont Virginia Community College is seeking a dynamic and innovative candidate to lead its Workforce Development and Adult Education programs. The successful candidate will possess a background and knowledge of workforce development from professional experience. They will be the face of the college in the business/corporate community as well as lead a team of professionals programming and offering workforce classes.

Lead Workforce Development and Adult Education programs, collaborating with regional businesses and industries to assess workforce needs, develop and deliver training programs including Fast Forward and customized contract training, and work closely with other VCCS colleges.

• Grow the Division of Workforce Development in terms of enrollment and revenue with the long‑term goal of making the program profitable and self‑sustaining.
• Provide strategic and innovative leadership in the development and implementation of a wide variety of workforce programs including Fast Forward and customized contract training.
• Serve as a primary liaison to businesses and industry partners to identify workforce training needs and develop talent pipeline solutions.
• Work collaboratively with other VCCS colleges to learn best practices and bring in or modify relevant successful program models for the PVCC region.
• Build and sustain a high‑performing team of directors, program managers, and staff committed to workforce excellence.
• Supervise directors and program managers and implement performance goals related to client growth, revenue, and positive student outcomes.
• Seek assistance and direction from professional organizations such as LERN and other workforce programs to develop best practices as appropriate.
• Maintain a positive work environment encouraging employee development and satisfaction in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with other college departments that work directly with Workforce Development.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the mission of the comprehensive community college and work collaboratively with other departments and personnel.

• Choice of health, dental, disability, and life insurance plans offered through the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Generous leave benefits
• Tuition waiver program for studies at PVCC and opportunities for professional development and career advancement

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field
• Minimum of five years of increasing experience and management responsibilities leading workforce development programs/initiatives or business consultant teams
• Experience in either higher education workforce training and/or private workforce development
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with experience in identifying market opportunities and creating innovative solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to revitalize programs, implement growth and revenue strategies, including customized training contracts and credential-based offerings to achieve financial sustainability
• Experience developing partnerships among organizations such as institutions of higher education, the public sector, and the business community.
• Demonstrated experience in fiscal planning, analysis, and budget management
• Experience with curriculum development to provide partners with innovative training and workforce solutions.
• Familiarity with labor market tools
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to deliver effective presentations.

• Master’s degree in Education, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field
• Experience with regional economic and workforce development partnerships
• Familiarity with the Go Virginia program and/or the Go Virginia Region 9 initiatives
• Familiarity with the Virginia Community College System Workforce Development program and/or experience working in another VCCS college workforce program
• Experience securing…