Workforce Development Consultant- Center For Industrial Services (Nashville or Knoxville)
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Sales
Posted on April 11, 2024
General Description:
The position provides leadership, program delivery and administrative support for CIS economic and workforce development programs. This includes developing and managing project teams, developing and managing partnerships, promoting CIS and university programs to partners and communities, and taking other actions to develop and implement community capacity building and university-based, economic and workforce development initiatives.
A major part of the position is to design and deliver the TN Workforce Development Academy, a professional development training module for workforce development practitioners in Tennessee. The position will design, staff and deliver Academy activities and logistics, conduct necessary research and analysis, develop training content in concert with partners and stakeholders, create related course materials and reports, and perform other duties to successfully achieve outcomes. The position will also manage the Made in Tennessee Program, an initiative to promote and celebrate manufacturing in Tennessee. Duties include developing innovative strategies for program expansion, website content management, building statewide partnerships and maintaining relationships with EDOs.
The position provides expertise and helps connect communities to university resources through collaboration with other UT CIS programs, including the Tennessee Certified Economic Developer Program, Manufacturing Extension Partnership and APEX Accelerator, as well as with IPS sister agencies and the UT System.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Leadership 40% The position provides leadership for CIS economic and workforce development programs. The position develops and leads project teams, facilitates communication and collaboration across team and functional areas, represents CIS at economic development meetings and other events, makes presentations to industry groups, develops and maintains relationships with funding and partner agencies, and ensures that grant requirements are met.
Program Delivery 40% The position works with team members and partners to develop and deliver training and technical assistance programs to economic and workforce development organizations and local communities. The position develops relevant, high-quality and innovative content for workforce development training, in concert with partners and stakeholders. The position develops and manages partnerships, promotes CIS and university programs to partners and communities, and takes other actions to achieve program goals.
Administrative 20% This position ensures that expenditures are within budget and meet university and grantor spending guidelines; completes and submits reports for the university and funding agencies; and performs other administrative activities as required by the program director.
Qualifications :
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Economic Development, Business, Communications or related field required.
Economic development certification (CEcD or TCEcD) or workforce development certification (CWDP) preferred.
Experience:
Minimum 5 years of experience in an economic and workforce development environment is required. Strong communication and presentation skills are required. Experience and knowledge of federal and state workforce development programs strongly preferred. Experience implementing complex projects involving multiple partners is preferred. Experience managing grants and budgets is preferred.
Skills:
· Knowledge of economic and workforce development concepts and practices
· Ability to manage collaborative projects and deliver effective training and consulting programs
· Ability to manage fiscal and human resources to achieve outcomes
· Ability to identify and secure new project funding
· Demonstrated communications skills, including presentation, writing and listening
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn other software as needed
Behaviors:
Commitment to Center for Industrial Services Pillars of Professionalism:
Innovation, Honesty, Engagement, Accountability, Respect
Location:
Knoxville or Nashville, TN
Applicants are encouraged to review all position requirements prior to applying. Salary is based on a combination of professional experience and qualifications.
For best consideration, applications should be submitted by February 17, 2024. Applicants must submit a resume with a minimum of three references. Position is open until filled.
