Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Charleston County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 26105
Agency: Trident Technical College
Division: Presidents Office
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Residency Requirement: Yes
Class Code:: UC04
Position Number::
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Grade: Unclassified

Job Responsibilities
Trident Technical College invites qualified full-time employees to apply for the position of Vice President of Economic Development.
Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President of Economic Development is a key member of the College's executive leadership team and serves as the institution's senior leader responsible for advancing workforce development, economic development initiatives, external partnerships, and community engagement strategies. This executive position provides vision, leadership, and strategic direction for workforce development, continuing education, employer partnerships, customized training, apprenticeships, internships, and government relations. The Vice President serves as the College's principal representative to business and industry leaders, elected officials, public agencies, workforce organizations, and regional economic development partners. The successful candidate will play a critical role in strengthening the College's position as a premier workforce and economic development partner by building strategic alliances, identifying emerging workforce needs, developing innovative solutions, and expanding opportunities that support regional economic growth.
Key Leadership Responsibilities:

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for workforce and economic development initiatives.
• Develop and strengthen partnerships with business, industry, government agencies, workforce organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Lead efforts to expand customized training, continuing education, apprenticeships, internships, and employer-focused solutions.
• Collaborate with internal leaders to align workforce initiatives with institutional priorities and regional workforce demands.
• Represent the College with external partners and support advocacy efforts that advance the College's mission and impact.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in business, economic development, higher education, workforce development, or a closely related field. Doctorate preferred. Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible executive leadership experience in workforce development, economic development, higher education, government relations, or a related field. Experience within a technical college or community college preferred.

Preferred Qualifications
Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Knowledge of workforce development systems, continuing education, contract training, labor market trends, and economic development strategies.
• Executive leadership skills with the ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives.
• Ability to build and sustain high-level partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to identify workforce trends and translate community and employer needs into innovative solutions.
• Ability to analyze complex information, establish priorities, and make strategic decisions.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with the ability to represent the College at the local, state, and regional levels.

Additional Comments
This internal recruitment is limited to current Trident Technical College employees occupying full-time positions. The position may be advertised externally at a later date. Applications must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2026.
Interested candidates must submit a completed online employment application through the SC State Jobs Employment Application system, a current resume highlighting relevant executive leadership experience, and a cover letter outlining their qualifications, leadership philosophy, and vision for advancing workforce and economic development. We encourage eligible employees with a passion for workforce advancement, economic growth, and community impact to consider this opportunity to serve in a key executive leadership role at Trident Technical College.

Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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TTC: Please note that applicants must submit transcripts (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable) to be considered for this position. International transcripts must be evaluated through the World Education Services (WES).Are graduate transcripts attached for review? Please include transcripts to ensure consideration for adjunct opportunities. Unofficial transcripts may be attached, mailed to (Human Resources, PO Box 118067 Charleston, SC 29423), or faxed to 843.574.6682 to the Human Resources Office.

• Yes
• No
• Current TTC employee/Transcripts are on File

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TTC: Are you currently employed with Trident Technical College?

• Yes: Full-Time Faculty
• Yes: Full-Time Staff
• Yes: Part-time Adjunct Faculty
• Yes: Part-time Staff
• Yes: Other
• No: Not currently employed with TTC

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TTC: Applicants must complete the SC State Jobs Employment Application online. Resumes are NOT reviewed for qualifications. A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing salary and work history or education and reference sections of the employment application.Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Is your application complete and reflects the minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

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