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Location

Carson City, NV | United States

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Job description

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Human Resources
[email protected]  
(775) 445-4237
2201 West College Parkway
Carson City, NV 89703

Job Description

Administrative Faculty Contract. Non Tenure Track, Benefits Eligible. This position is a temporary position that will be subject to continued funding after June 30, 2025

This is an administrative position, reporting to the Director of WCTE with responsibility for outreach, industry partnerships and workforce training development to drive enrollment and expand the skilled talent pipeline in skilled trades fields. This includes leading, managing and overseeing WNC's skilled trades programs which includes Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive Technology, Construction, Machine Tool, and Welding.

Position responsibilities include promoting the value of training for lifelong career success, developing strong public/private partnerships (P3s) that link students directly to employment, expanding innovative delivery models to improve access to training, and increasing program enrollment to support a strong, resilient talent pipeline for the region and state.

This position will develop, guide, implement, oversee and/or contribute to a variety of activities, initiatives and committees, serving in a leadership role for faculty, staff, industry representative and community partners to raise awareness of skilled trades programs and ensure curriculum aligns with labor force needs. Other responsibilities include coordinating the development and implementation of industry-driven programs; serving as the primary contact, resource, and facilitator between skilled trades employers and the college; planning and supervising grant related program deliverables; developing, implementing and maintaining systems to track employer contracts/partnerships, advisory board goals and outcomes and collaborations with community agencies

Duties and Responsibilities:

Community outreach, partnership development and enrollment support

• Serve as primary contact for employers related to skilled trades programs 

• Strategically conduct and coordinate outreach and activities that raise awareness, elevate interest, expand  partnerships and increase enrollment for skilled trades programs 

• Establish a network and relationships with skilled trades employers; maintain regular contact; troubleshoot and repair relationships, when necessary

• Establish and/or maintain at least one formal industry partnership for each skilled trades program

• Meet with employers to identify and inventory their training needs, employment offerings and hiring gaps; determine if and where the college can help fill these gaps 

• Determine college's capacity and alignment to meet employer or community training requests 

• Oversee skilled trades advisory committees, providing support and guidance to faculty in maintaining relevant membership, developing annual goals/focus, developing agenda, leading meetings and tracking outcomes

• Develop, implement and maintain systems to track employer contracts/partnerships, advisory board goals and outcomes, and collaborations with community agencies 

• Regularly conduct industry surveys and employer interviews to support program development, grant applications, and assessment activities such as the Perkins Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment and workforce program reviews

• Coordinate and host campus tours for skilled trades program 

• Plan and coordinate employer tours for administration, faculty and other relevant stakeholders

• Assist faculty to coordinate industry tours for students, when needed

Workforce training development

• In coordination with the WCTE Director, seek opportunities to strategically add new programs or expand existing programs in areas that are beneficial to the regional workforce and cost effective for the college (non credit and credit-based) 

• Lead the development and implementation of new programs to include all components: curriculum development, delivery methods, logistics, timing, student identification and recruitment 

• Lead the development and implementation of the Battery Recycling training initiative

• Seek opportunities, coordinate the deployment and track outcomes of the mobile manufacturing lab

• Collaborate with the WCTE Director, college stakeholders, employers and community agencies to identify, develop and implement innovative methods of offering training (time, location, length, etc.)

• Work with employers and community agencies to identify and develop incumbent worker training opportunities

• Develop work-based learning opportunities, such apprenticeships, internships and job shadows, in collaboration with appropriate internal and external stakeholders

Manage skilled trades programs

• Serve as primary contact and resource for skilled trades faculty 

• Regularly review, update, restructure and/or adjust programs to ensure curriculum is relevant and industry aligned; student learning outcomes and completion are achievable; and programs are cost effective and fiscally sustainable

• Lead and coordinate curriculum development, assessment and delivery to ensure quality outcomes for students and employers 

• Lead development of annual goals and targets for each program, to include enrollment, certifications/assessment and completions

• Identify and coordinate resources, training and professional development opportunities to support faculty and staff

Conduct administrative functions

• Oversee grants associated with skilled trades areas to ensure requirements and deliverables are met

• Create and implement streamlined processes around a Plan-Do-Check/Study-Act model

• Advance the college's strategic mission, vision and goals through outreach and training

• Coordinate and ensure completion of accreditation-related activities and requirements through collaboration with faculty and the Accreditation Coordinator 

• Collect and communicate/disseminate information about skilled trades to the campus and community

• Maintain documentation relevant to the ongoing operation and success of skilled trades programs

• Maintain organized, current files of information and data to include: programs, curriculum, partnerships, advisory committees, grant activities/outcomes, outreach efforts, interinstitutional collaborations, inventory, etc.

• Plan and produce required ad hoc reports, as requested

• Prepare and present well crafted, succinct reports and presentations, as needed, to include such things as employer engagement metrics, program outcomes, internship/employment placements, and other relevant data

• Model open communication, respect and collegiality with all stakeholders 

Professional responsibilities and other duties as assigned

• Establish and maintain an appropriate network of professional contacts in other NSHE and regional institutions 

• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging labor force trends and industry best practices, equipment and certifications 

• Stay abreast of national, regional and local trends that may provide opportunities or impact programs

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and three years of professional experience in workforce, career and technical education and/or economic or workforce program development, and/or development and management of work-based learning experiences (job shadows, internships, apprenticeships, etc.) Two years of the required experience must have been in a supervisory capacity. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree (i.e., AA+4 years related professional experience). A minimum of an Associate's degree is required.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in workforce, career and technical education or economic development directly related to skilled trades 

• Experience working with employers to address hiring and training needs 

• Experience working in or with rural or frontier communities 

• Experience in or with higher education 

• Experience with local, regional or statewide workforce development initiatives

• Second language proficiency (written and oral), Spanish preferred.

Minimum Starting Salary Information:

This position is at a salary grade C. The minimum of the placement range is $66,244.64. The selected candidate will be placed at or above the minimum based on education and experience. WNC's placement range falls within the NSHE salary schedule: NSHE ADMINISTRATIVE SALARY SCHEDULE

Perks of Working at WNC

• Beautiful campus located along numerous biking and walking trails.

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

• Generous annual leave (A contract), sick leave (A & B contract), 13 paid holidays - Faculty Benefits

• The WNC Fitness Center offers free Faculty and Staff membership WNC Fitness Center

• ComPsych our Employee Assistance Program offers resources and assistance to Faculty and Staff 

• Discounted WNC Staff rates for our Child Development Center which has received Four Star Recognition from the Nevada Silver Star Quality Rating and Improvement System. 

• Voluntary benefits including accident, disability, legal services, and more - Voluntary Benefits

• An administrative faculty senate represents full-time, administrative faculty

• Free parking and plenty of it!

• No state income tax!

Remarkable Retirement
Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 17.5% contribution is generously matched by WNC. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. WNC also matches retirement contributions for Nevada PERS members at the rate of 16.75% or 17.5% depending upon the member's elected retirement plan, Employer Paid or Employee/Employer Paid.

Grants-in-aid for Faculty Employees
WNC is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee's spouse or domestic partner. More information can be found in the Board of Regents Handbook. 

HR Department Information
WNC Human Resources is committed to providing quality services in a professional, caring and consistent manner, while partnering with the WNC community to foster a work environment that attracts and inspires excellence in people.

Human Resources supports all the academic and administrative departments and programs at WNC by providing personnel, benefits, payroll, affirmative action, and legal services. For more information, please visit the WNC Human Resources page.

Exempt 

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Contact information for three professional references

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm est. the day prior to the posting close date

Posting Close Date

03/15/2024

Note to Applicant

Newly hired faculty must assure that their official transcript is sent by the degree granting institution(s) to Western Nevada College, Human Resources Office within 30 calendar days from the effective date of employment.

Academic degrees must have been awarded by regionally accredited institutions.

Employment is contingent on the completion of appropriate background verification, which may include criminal history, credit history, sex and violent offender registry, education verification, licensure, and employment history to be administered by the Western Nevada College Human Resources office.

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