Director of Customized Training - MnSCU Academic Supervisor 3

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Working Title:
Director of Customized Training - MnSCU Academic Supervisor 3

Institution:
Ridgewater College

Classification Title:

MnSCU Academic Supervisor 3

Bargaining Unit / Union:
216: Middle Management Association

City:
WillmarHutchinson

FLSA:
Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:
Full time

Employment Condition:
Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:
$38.83 - $57.94

Job Description

This position reports to the Vice President of Finance & Operations and provides strategic college-wide leadership and direction for the Customized Training and Continuing Education (CTCE) department at Ridgewater College. This position provides administrative leadership, direction, and oversight, including but not limited to short-term training programs, micro-credentials, contract customized training, open enrollment continuing education, and non-credit courses, programs, and certificates. The position shapes the direction of the department and advances career and technical education at the colleges by building industry and community partnerships, interpreting labor market trends, and identifying revenue generation opportunities that support program growth and sustainability. In addition to developing and evaluating programming, this role manages budgets, supervises staff and faculty, and leads outreach efforts that enhance the colleges' visibility and relevance in regional workforce ecosystems. The position collaborates across departments to ensure non-credit programs are integrated with academic pathways and student support services.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

-- Providing strategic leadership and direction of Continuing Education and Customized Training program development, delivery, and evaluation. Plan new programs that respond to workforce needs, support and enhance non-credit programs, and generate revenue for the department and the college.

--Provide leadership for external outreach, building partnerships and workforce development for the CTCE department.

--Operational Management and Team Development for the Customized Training department.

The candidate selected for this position will be able to choose a campus of Hutchinson or Willmar.

Salary Range:

$38.83 - $55.93 ($81,077 - $116,782)

Minimum Qualifications

• At least three years of progressively responsible experience in workforce development, training, sales management, or a related field, including a minimum of three years in a supervisory role managing professional-level staff. An associate's degree may substitute for six months of experience, a bachelor's degree may substitute for one year of experience, and a master's degree may substitute for eighteen months of experience.

• Demonstrated history of sales growth, budget management, and continuous improvement

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across all divisions of an institution, with specific strength in partnering with Academic Affairs

• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining partnerships and relationships across various industries and community stakeholder groups

• Outstanding organizational and communication skills (both verbal and written)

• Knowledge of State and Federal workforce development systems and related programs

Preferred Qualification

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution

• 5 years' experience in managing and supervising professional-level personnel

• Experience with the development of traditional and non-traditional career pathways that reflect local workforce needs and align with educational pathways

• Experience with grant writing and/or grant management experience

• Experience with administering union contracts

To be considered for this position, applications must include:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Telework (Yes/No)

Yes (current telework model is one day per week on Friday otherwise, an on campus presents is required)

Desired Start Date:
01-06-2027

Position End Date:

Open Date:
11-12-2026

Close Date:
12-02-2026

Posting Contact Name:
Natalie Jo Bye

Posting Contact Email: