NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Associate Vice President of Workforce Development
Crystal Lake, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$129K/yr - $216K/yr
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Associate Vice President of Workforce Development to provide executive leadership in executing strategic initiatives responsive to the market-driven needs of business and industry in McHenry County. The role involves overseeing the development of noncredit offerings and building partnerships to enhance the economic vitality of the county.
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Responsibilities
Implement MCC’s strategic initiatives in meeting the needs of business and industry in coordination with the administrative leadership of Academic Affairs
Lead regional efforts to develop a robust workforce in McHenry County by championing partnerships with business and industry, and communicate workforce needs to the college resulting in increased enrollment in established programs, the introduction of additional noncredit training opportunities, and recommendations for curriculum updates and program introductions
Provide leadership for community education to support the availability and relevance of lifelong learning opportunities for all members of the community
Develop processes and systems that enhance the outreach and efficiency of the workforce development division
Create and operate strategic alliances with economic development entities, corporations, community groups, labor unions and local government
Provide leadership for planning, organizing, supporting, and implementing comprehensive programming related to workforce development (credit, noncredit, incumbent worker training, contract training, career entry training, assessments, technical assistance, career services, internships, and apprenticeships)
Provide leadership, supervision, and evaluation of the divisional team, (Administrators and Staff)
Work with MCC faculty and staff to implement credit and non-credit workforce development, career entry and community education programs that meet existing and emerging development needs
Serve as the institutional liaison to local, state and federal economic and workforce training agencies and employer partner organizations
Direct the development and administration of the annual divisional budgets, and monitor budgets once approved
Collaborate with the Office of Resource Development to pursue and administer grants that further the work of the division
Supervise the personnel function for the department to include hiring, monitoring and implementing the evaluation process and monitoring compliance with the union bargaining agreements of the college for designated staff
Establish department-specific staff development activities
Formulate departmental personnel recommendations to the President and Cabinet
Act as the primary liaison with appropriate state committees, departments, agencies, organizations, and institutions relative to the department’s programs and services
Serve on various College committees
Maintain academic currency
Work collaboratively with others (e.g. colleagues, stakeholders, vendors) to accomplish functions and responsibilities
Support and participate in the College’s commitment to continuous improvement
Assume additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Demonstrated experience in workforce development or extensive knowledge of McHenry County industry and needs
Evidence of increasing levels of administrative responsibilities
Minimum of three years of leadership experience in directly managing employees
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work effectively with faculty, students, administrators and staff
Ability to work independently yet have a strong team orientation and to develop productive working relationships at all levels of the organization
Strategic planning ability and experience
Ability to develop and monitor budgets
Ability to organize work around broad organizational goals and processes
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs
Ability to oversee and manage work involving multiple units
Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Commitment to and respect for diversity
Understanding of and commitment to the College mission, vision and goals
Preferred
Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in one of the department's disciplines
Teaching experience in higher education
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life and long term disability coverages, and flexible spending accounts
15 paid holidays
A competitive bank of vacation, sick, and personal leave time
An optional Administrator Sick Leave Pool
Deferred compensation plans
Tuition and fees for any full time employee who takes credit courses at MCC
Tuition reimbursement for pre-approved course work taken at a regionally accredited institution upon successful completion of such course
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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