The Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology Northwest invite applications for the position of Vice President of Workforce Development and Special Projects. The Vice President shall be responsible for executing a range of duties to expand workforce development initiatives throughout our service delivery area. The applicant must be a dynamic individual with excellent communication and computer skills. The Vice President reports directly to the President.
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience and according to salary guidelines established by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
Application Process: Applications can be downloaded from www.tcatnorthwest.edu. Send completed application, resume, three professional letters of recommendation, and transcripts to: Teresa Yates, TCAT Northwest, 340 Washington Street, Newbern, TN 38059, teresa.yates@tcatnorthwest.edu.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience in post-secondary career and technical education or related business experience with supervisory responsibility required.
• Possess a proven track record of establishing productive external relationships with business and industry, experience negotiating agreements, and knowledge of instructional techniques and processes.
• Demonstrated abilities in leadership, human relations, communication skills (written and verbal), and organizational skills.
• Evidence of strong work ethic as it relates to decision-making, timeliness of reporting, oversight of multiple ongoing projects, and the ability to work with industry/employers.
• Evidence of successful administrative experience with accounting procedures, financials/budgets, capital maintenance, capital budget processes, accreditation, grant preparation, reporting, and oversight in an educational environment.
• Curriculum and technical program development experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel to schools, businesses, and industries within the service delivery areas of Northwest.
Responsibilities
• Work closely with business and industry to develop special industry training and partnering opportunities.
• Establish relationships with industries and supervise special industry and special interest programs.
• Assist the President in planning, organizing, coordinating, and supervising the activities related to campus operations, including, but not limited to, procurement, security, grounds, and facilities.
• Active in workforce development and operations of Northwest, institutional program, and accreditation.
• Serve as liaison with workforce development agencies, TBR, industry, and others.
• Assist with accreditation efforts of the college and its programs.
• Write and submit grant proposals and oversight of grant projects, including management of grant funds.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct instructional programs, and curriculum development and serve as a program advisory board liaison.
• Performs all other duties assigned by the President.