Vice President of Economic Development & Workforce Innovation

Position Information

• Posting Number S1263 This position is open to Open to All Applicants
• Job Title Vice President of Economic Development & Workforce Innovation
• Department ECDV
• Position Type Exempt
• Employment Status Full-Time-Staff
• Salary Salary commensurate with experience
• Open Date 09/11/2026
• Close Date 09/25/2026
• Open Until Filled No

The Vice President for Economic Development and Workforce Innovation reports directly to the President and serves as a member of the College’s executive leadership team. This position provides executive leadership for Del Mar College’s role in advancing regional economic development, workforce competitiveness, industry partnerships, and talent development.

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution in business, education, workforce development, economic development, engineering, technology, public administration, organizational leadership, or a related field.
• Seven (7) or more years of progressively responsible leadership in economic development, workforce development, business or industry, higher education, corporate training, governmental or workforce organizations, or related experience.
• Demonstrated experience in partnerships with business, industry, education, workforce, government, or economic development organizations.
• Experience engaging senior-level external stakeholders and community leaders.
• Experience managing budgets, personnel, grants, contracts, programs, projects, or and other related organizational resources.
• Leadership experience with complex organizations, programs, projects, or initiatives.

• Demonstrated knowledge of economic development, workforce development, business and industry engagement, and talent pipeline strategies.
• Understanding of the role of community colleges and higher education in workforce development, economic development, credential attainment, industry partnerships, and regional economic competitiveness.
• Ability to establish credibility and develop effective working relationships with business and industry leaders, economic development professionals, governmental leaders, educators, and community stakeholders.
• Understanding of the workforce implications of business recruitment, retention, expansion, technological change, and major industrial investment.
• Ability to understand complex business and industrial operations and translate employer requirements into education, training, and workforce solutions.
• Knowledge of labor market analysis, industry trends, emerging occupations, and workforce development systems.
• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative programs, partnerships, or services in response to changing industry and community needs.
• Knowledge of customized training, continuing education, workforce credentials, apprenticeships, work-based learning, and other employer-responsive education models.
• Ability to develop partnerships and secure external resources through grants, contracts, governmental programs, industry investment, or other funding mechanisms.
• Ability to provide strategic leadership for budgets, personnel, programs, projects, facilities, and organizational resources.
• Strong executive communication, presentation, negotiation, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel locally, statewide, nationally, and, when appropriate, internationally in support of College and regional economic development initiatives.
• Ability to operate effectively in confidential and time-sensitive economic development environments.

• Earned doctorate or other terminal degree from an accredited institution.
• Senior-level higher education leadership, preferably in a community college, technical…