Vice President of Economic & Workforce Development

Cleveland Community College$107K — $161K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Five plus years of management and leadership experience.
  • Background in workforce development, economic development, or continuing education.
  • Evidence of innovative strategies for program development and market increase.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate and supervise activities within the Continuing Education Department.
  • Participate in President's Cabinet for policy development and implementation.
  • Provide leadership in training program development for economic growth.
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and accrediting agencies.
  • Engage in strategic planning for the College.
  • Monitor operational budgets and prioritize spending.
  • Establish partnerships with employers and agencies to enhance program visibility.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Flexible schedule to manage projects and balance work-life.
Full Job Description
Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Vice President of Economic & Workforce Development

Job Description

Coordinate, assist, and supervise all the roles and activities of programs administrated in the Continuing Education Department with the overall mission of the College; provide recommendations to the President dealing with budget preparation, staff selection, approval processes, purchasing and administration of any other operational procedures.

Essential Duties Summary
  • Participate in the President's Cabinet in policy and procedure development and be responsible for implementation of policies and procedures.
  • Provide vision and leadership in the development of training programs that support economic and workforce development in the college's service area.
  • Provide vision, leadership, and supervision of continuing education program areas including Occupational Extension, Community & Personal Interest, Customized Industry Training, Workforce Development, College & Career Readiness, Prison IMPACT Programs, and the Small Business Center.
  • Responsible for the oversight and compliance of all programs with the regulations/laws of the NCCCS, State, Federal, local jurisdictions, and accrediting agencies.
  • Participate in annual and strategic planning for the College.
  • Monitor spending within assigned operational budgets and prioritize capital spending requests.
  • Develop appropriate partnerships with employers, non-profits, and government agencies to promote the College and Continuing Education.
  • Make recommendations to the President concerning the employment of Continuing Education personnel.
  • Coordinate and supervise the Internal Continuing Education Audit of the College.
  • Approve the Continuing Education course schedule.
  • Attend Board meetings as required. Make reports when requested.
  • Serve on committees assigned.
  • Performs other duties as assigned and other related duties incident to the work described herein.


Salary Range
Salary range $107,464 to $161,196.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution required.
  • Five plus years of successful and progressively responsible experience in management and leadership required.
  • Background in workforce development, economic development, training, and/or continuing education required.
  • Evidence of leadership in developing innovative strategies to support program development, success, and increased market share required.


Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to work effectively and collegially with others
  • Skill in the use of computers and commitment to use of technology
  • Experience with current version of MS Office or similar programs
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills to ensure strong rapport and collaborative relationships with industry customers
  • Ability to provide leadership in anticipating and responding to change.
  • Provide exceptional customer service with people internal and external to the institution
  • Familiarity with and appreciation for the mission of a comprehensive community college
  • Effectiveness in the following College organizational competencies:

- Translating College purpose, values, and vision into organizational action
- Collaborating and facilitating
- Creating and innovating
- Anticipating and responding to change
- Providing vision and leadership
  • Flexible and adapts to change
  • Ability to multi-task with multiple departments and activities of others


Preferred Qualifications
  • Community college experience preferred.
  • Ten plus years' experience in management and leadership preferred.


Physical Demands

ADA requirements for this position include critical thinking skills with the ability to process information, analyze data, make assessments, and exercise good judgment to make decisions; possess ease of mobility within the work environment and other areas of campus; and effective use of all forms of communication (oral, visual, auditory), including use of computers. Be able to lift weights up to 10 pounds on a regular basis.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S182P

Open Date
07/01/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

About Cleveland Community College

Cleveland Community College is a community college located in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was established in 1965 as the Cleveland County Industrial and Adult Education Center with its first classes consisting of a Licensed Practical Nurse program, two extension classes, and adult basic education classes for adults who had not completed high school. The school's name was changed first to Cleveland County Industrial Center and later to Cleveland County Technical Institute. The Cleveland County Technical Institute moved into the old county home buildings in 1969. That site serves as the location of today's campus. The college took on its current name in 1980. It now provides Associate degrees, diploma and certificate programs, as well as other vocational and general courses. The college holds accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is a member of the North Carolina Community College System. The current president is Dr. Jason Hurst.
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