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Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) · 3 hours ago

Director of Professional Development and Placement

Oak Ridge, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

3+ years exp

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) is responsible for overseeing professional development and placement initiatives. The Director of Professional Development and Placement will advance continuing education and training programs while ensuring alignment with community needs and institutional goals.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Meet with Industry and community representatives to assess training needs and identify new program opportunities

Design, develop, and implement customized training programs based on identified needs

Recruit, hire, and supervise qualified instructors and trainers

Coordinate program scheduling, promotion, and marketing to individuals, businesses, and community partners

Develop cost structure for training to earn a profit and raise revenue

Manage and monitor departmental budgets to ensure fiscal responsibility

Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with local businesses and organizations to foster collaboration and program relevance

Identify, develop, and submit proposals for governmental and organizational training contracts (RFPs)

Collaborate with the Grants Department to pursue funding opportunities

Assist Trade Adjustment Act (TAA) students with training approval processes and funding applications

Maintain Workforce Training website

Provide career development support for students and alumni, including job search strategies and résumé assistance

Maintain Placement website

Meet with classes to present job search strategies

Establish and maintain employer relationships to identify job openings and facilitate employment, internship, apprenticeship, and job shadowing opportunities

Plan, coordinate, and execute job fairs and on-campus recruiting events to connect students with potential employers

Collaborate with Roane State Community College (RSCC) staff and faculty to address building maintenance and operational issues in coordination with TCAT Knoxville staff and faculty

Plan and oversee student activities and events, including Campus Activities Board programming

Manage and organize student support initiatives, including food pantry operations and related resource distribution

Qualification

Workforce DevelopmentNetworkingProject ManagementMicrosoft Office SuiteHuman ResourcesCommunication SkillsInitiativeSelf-starter

Required

Bachelor's degree with three years of experience in the field of workforce development

Must have the initiative to be a self-starter and the ability to travel across the college's service area

Must be able to work a variety of hours to attend events

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of Manufacturing and Human Resources

Excellent networking and project management skills

Preferred

Previous experience in the field of workforce development

Company

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR)

TBR - The College System of Tennessee is the state’s largest public higher education system, with 13 community colleges, 23 colleges of applied technology (TCATs) and the online TN eCampus serving approximately 170,000 students.

Founded in 1972

Nashville, Tennessee, USA

51-200 employees