Associate Vice Chancellor Learning and Industry Partnerships

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Responsible for the development, facilitation, monitoring, evaluation, and expansion of work-based learning programming including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, industry-led training, and work-based learning programming, training, and opportunities.

Executive level staff at HCC are system-wide leaders that share the responsibility to collaboratively support the one-college vision articulated in our strategic plan – Embracing Houston's Future – with college strategic priorities as measurable manifestations of our shared Mission, Vision, and Values.

Responsible for the design, execution, and effectiveness of a system of internal controls, which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets, are safeguarded; financial information is reliable and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Manages Talent Engagement activities for direct reports in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, development, mentoring, counseling, and performance evaluations.

Serve as liaison between the College and Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, Texas Workforce Commission Office of Apprenticeship, unions, trade associations, and employers with apprenticeship programs or seeking to start an apprenticeship program with the college.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Career and Job Placement Services, the PLA Department, and Financial Aid to build and implement work-based learning programming.

Research, monitor, and analyze financial, technological, and demographic factors to determine markets for apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programming across multiple industry sectors.

Work in tandem with College Readiness to develop strong collaborations with local ISDs, governmental agencies, higher education institutions, industry and business organizations to promote student success.

Develop/present new business growth strategies/methods for increasing sales to new and current clients.

Liaison with community to build relationships with college constituencies and underrepresented communities

Conduct business and industry outreach to establish and expand opportunities for work-based learning such as apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programming in collaboration with the Centers of Excellence.

Seek funding opportunities through public and private granting entities to expand and enhance apprenticeship programming at the institution.

Collaborate with Deans, Department Chairs, and Program Coordinators and the Workforce Research and Development AVC on developing new work-based learning opportunities such as internships, apprenticeship, and pre-apprenticeship programming.

Oversee and manage institutional compliance related to all apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programming.

Develop strategic plans to expand apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programming as well as develop a pipeline and pathway for ISDs, the College and four-year institute partners.

Ensure work-based learning and apprenticeship program offerings meet all the policies and procedures pertinent to HCCS guidelines and those of apprenticeship programs, federal, state guidelines, and trade associations.

Manage compliance and provide technical assistance in the development and timely renewal of instructional apprenticeship programming contracts and training agreements with internal and external stakeholders.

Develop and manage department level budget and additional funding streams.

Deliver professional development to internal stakeholders on various aspects of apprenticeship programs (value add, development of, enrollment, etc)

Oversee the process for administration of student registration, admission, and tuition for apprenticeship students in collaboration with the college Student Services procedures and state apprenticeship registration guidelines.

Monitor training contracts and maintain a database to provide a system-wide monthly statistical reports on performance metrics, including enrollment, net revenue, retention, completion, business contracts and training agreements.

Responsible for business development of funding…