Director of GBC-NORCAT Mine Skills Training

Great Basin College (GBC) and NORCAT are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic leader to fill the position of Director of GBC - NORCAT Mine Skills Training in Elko, Nevada. The Director will lead business development initiatives for the training center. Additionally, the Director will provide leadership to the team of trainers and support staff in Elko. The Director of GBC - NORCAT Mine Skills Training will focus on building the GBC - NORCAT Mine Skills Training brand, developing and delivering on a strong customer pipeline, and administering key training programs for the Nevada market.

This role combines business development, operations, financial management and workforce training leadership. The Director will be responsible for growing the customer base, building a strong sales pipeline, managing the Center’s operations and improving its financial performance.

This “A” contract (12-month) administrative faculty position is located in Elko, Nevada on the main campus and reports to and will be supervised by the GBC Dean of Workforce and Industry. NORCAT’s COO may give guidance to the Director with respect to his or her daily tasks in connection with the NORCAT-Mine Skills Training program. NORCAT’s COO will also provide high-level guidance to the Director in terms of target market, sales cycle, training offerings, marketing, advisory services, and other operational activities related to day‑to‑day business.

The position will require driving to other GBC campuses and/or company sites throughout the region, with or without reasonable accommodation as per the Americans with Disabilities Act, with possible overnight stays to coordinate students and programs throughout the service area. There must be a commitment to the GBC mission to serve rural Nevada. The successful candidate will participate in several state‑wide or national meetings each year that require overnight travel.

• Develop and execute a regional business-development and growth strategy.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of new and existing customers.
• Develop relationships with employers, industry partners, government and community organizations.
• Proactively generate leads through customer visits, networking, phone, email, events and industry outreach.
• Represent GBC-NORCAT at industry events, conferences and community activities.
• Identify new training, workforce development and advisory opportunities.
• Grow repeat business and customer retention.
• Provide leadership and management of the Elko office
• Managing the annual budget
• Collaborate with both GBC and NORCAT marketing teams to create marketing / sales materials
• Deliver training programs as needed
• Ensure high levels of customer service, program quality and operational efficiency
• Participate and share insight into continuous improvement opportunities to enhance overall customer satisfaction with GBC - NORCAT Mine Skills Training programs and services

• Experience in business development and sales
• Operational management experience
• Demonstrated success building customer relationships and generating new business
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts or business performance.
• Strong leadership, communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Understanding of training and workforce development
• Strong judgment, initiative, decision‑making and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently and turn strategy into action
• MSHA underground blue card holder

• Experience in mining, industrial safety or similar fields
• Experience selling training or workforce services
• Training or instructional experience
• MSHA surface blue card holder

The Center primarily serves Nevada’s mining industry, although we welcome strong candidates…