MORENO VALLEY, California
Riverside, California
Redwood City, California
Seattle, Washington
New York, New York
Posted: 28-Nov-24
Location: Youngstown
Internal Number: 4745520
Serves as part of the strategic partnerships team with the Vice President of Government Affairs, Deans, and administration to create and maintain a strategic plan to market Youngstown State University as the choice provider and partner for Education Service Centers and the public and private school systems within YSU?s catchment area. Works with divisional leadership to determine vision, strategy, short and long-range goals that align with the mission, core values, and purposes of the university. Acts as the outreach arm when marketing internship partnerships and training programs to school districts. Develops public/private partnerships to advance the workforce education and training needs and outcomes for degree and non-degree pathways through an interdisciplinary approach involving all five colleges within the university. Fosters and maintains relationships with area superintendents and education service centers. Responsible for establishing a strong corporate sales pipeline for the Excellence Training Center?s programs and strategic offerings by prospecting, qualifying, and closing leads. Creates effective business development strategy in support of the university?s objectives. Works collaboratively with the Cabinet and Deans to effectively develop and manage high level strategic partnerships for YSU.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Works with staff, partners, agencies, volunteers and vendors to identify, develop, direct, and implement workforce education programs, projects, products and services that offer educational opportunities to students and workforce. Develops and engages external industry partnerships, non-profit, and other local, state, and federal organizations to expand workforce training initiatives.
Works with staff, partners, agencies, and schools to identify and implement College Credit Plus programs at schools in the University?s catchment area.
Promotes education programs, projects, products, and services.
Develops relationships with industry, government, non-profit agencies, and economic development organizations that help to advance the mission and business objectives of the University.
Champions new opportunities across the region, working collaboratively to execute plans for developing new business, maintaining existing client relationships, and developing new business products and models in concert with University objectives.
Coordinates and attends trade shows in targeted markets to generate new leads. Coordinates special events and promotional opportunities to market corporate education and continual learning programs.
Stays current on subject matter relevant to departments and programs within the university and communicates with supervisor. Prepares reports and other information/documentation for review related to the departments and programs regarding effectiveness and future needs.
Communicates with external entities, develops positive working relationships to further the University?s objectives. Attends meetings or seminars to obtain or share information for use in education programs or to inform management of training programs status. Develops presentations and/or speeches and delivers for both internal and external purposes.
Supervises staff; assigns and reviews work; establishes timeframes for the completion of assigned tasks; trains and orients new employees; approves/disapproves requests for paid leaves; interviews candidates for employment and makes recommendations for hire; evaluates employee work performance; receives and responds to grievances; provides assistance with the development of unit work procedures and policies.
Reviews recommendations by lower-level staff regarding the assigned area?s policies and procedures as it relates to completion of work and/or provision of services; prepares recommendations to supervisor regarding the assigned area?s policies and procedures as it relates to completion of work and/or provision of services.
Utilizes reports and other information/documentation in strategic, and regular, planning of the assigned area; prepares reports, recommendations, and other information/documentation to assist in strategic planning of the assigned area. Gathers data and prepares reports and other information/documentation for review?related to the department?s/division?s programs and/or services, or one or more assigned components thereof.
Supervises the day-to-day functionality and assumes general oversight of the assigned area?s operations and services as related to any assigned program, initiative, or objective. Directs daily tasks related to the full scope of a department?s/division?s overall programs and/or services.
Regularly communicates with supervisor and other staff, including student workers, as required or needed in the completion of daily tasks in support of the department?s/division?s overall goals and objectives.
Reviews and/or monitors records of daily tasks in accordance with the department?s/division?s (or University?s) policies and procedures and assures timely communication with supervisor, staff, and students where appropriate.
Other Functions and Responsibilities: Assists with training new hires.
Performs other duties as assigned and/or required that are within the level of responsibility for this classification at the discretion of the supervisor.
Equipment Operated: Computer and all other standard office equipment.
Work Schedule: Typically, Monday through Friday, available to work morning, evening and weekend hours as needed.
Supervision Exercised: Supervision is exercised over staff and students.
Reports to: Vice President, Government Affairs
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of: supervisory principles and practices; long term/strategic planning practices; public relations; applicable laws pertinent to the division*; University policies and procedures*; office practices and procedures; department/division goals and objectives*; department/division policies and procedures*; workplace safety practices and procedures*; English grammar and spelling; records management; office management; project management.
Skill in: presenting information and summary reports internally and to the public; written, interpersonal, and oral communication; budget and financial management; use of office equipment; typing, data entry; computer operation; use of computer software and other programs applicable to the assigned department/division*.
Ability to: prioritize resources and create or enhance revenue streams to support organizational initiatives; collaborate with faculty on creating and implementing credit and noncredit blended educational opportunities; deal with problems involving several variables within familiar context; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; determine material and equipment needs; calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages; compile and prepare reports; use proper research methods to gather data; maintain a personal commitment to equity; prepare accurate documentation; prepare and deliver speeches and presentations; conduct effective interviews; maintain records according to established procedures; travel to and gain access to work site; effectively interact with personnel and public to answer routine questions; handle sensitive inquiries from and contacts with officials and general public; use independent judgment and discretion; understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, or regulations to specific situations; develop and maintain effective working relationships.
(*) Developed after employment.
Minimum Qualifications: At least a bachelor?s degree in business administration, communications, or a related field. Experience in promoting workforce development and/ or education programs to industry, not-for-profits, workforce intermediaries, K-12 schools, and other community partners. Demonstrated experience in building public/private partnerships. At least five years of experience in the public sector.
Preferred Qualifications: A master?s degree in business administration, communications, or a related field. Experience in developing, budgeting, financial managing, and administering education curriculum and grants.