Salary: $66,400.00 - $119,500.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 177937
Agency: Commission on Higher Education
Opening Date: 07/21/2025
Closing Date: 8/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AH45
Position Number:: 60021443
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN11
Hiring Range - Min.: $66,400.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $92,900.00
Opening Date: 07/15/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online. A complete state application, resume and cover letter explaining your interest in the position and how your qualifications align with position expectations and requirements are required for consideration.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities
Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.
Responsibilities of the Workforce Development Manager:
The Workforce Development Manager will serve as the agency specialist on state-level postsecondary education and workforce development. This position will serve as primary staff point of contact between the Commission on Higher Education (CHE) and SC Department of Workforce Development, SC Department of Chamber of Commerce, South Carolina Technical College System, Institutions of Higher Learning, SC Department of Education, Businesses, and other entities and associations as it relates to workforce needs and postsecondary education in South Carolina spanning P-20. This position will analyze workforce trends and projections, liaise with external stakeholders, serve on related committees around workforce development and will provide ongoing updates to agency management and Commissioners. This position will work closely with other CHE offices to help ensure postsecondary education is aligned with workforce needs and requirements such as course offerings.

The Workforce Development Manager will work closely with the Director of Academic Affairs and Licensing (DAAL). The Manager will also prioritize and manage responsibilities independently, consulting the DAAL as needed. The Manager will also collaborate often with other Academic Affairs and Licensing colleagues.

• Serve as the agency subject matter expert on workforce development in the state, including evolving policies and strategies throughout the state. Develop staff recommendations to the Committee of Academic Affairs and Licensing (CAAL) and the Advisory Committee on Academic Programs (ACAP), including postsecondary course offerings, academic pathways, issue prioritization and strategies to address issues. Identify developing issues and provide timely, substantive briefings to CAAL, ACAP, agency staff, and leadership. This position will also contribute to the review of new academic programs relative to workforce alignment and facilitate employer and university/college partnerships to develop professional learning, academic curriculum, experiential learning, and research opportunities for existing and future workforce.
• Manage and facilitate agency representation and relevant deliverables for statewide, regional, and national higher education and workforce development initiatives and funding opportunities. Work with the DAAL to coordinate agency representation and participation for state efforts relevant to higher education and workforce, including but not limited to, SC Department of Employment and Workforce, Coordinating Council for Workforce Development, SC Department of Commerce, South Carolina Technical College System, colleges and universities, SC Department of Education, philanthropic and private sectors.
• As subject matter expert, work with other agency staff, such as the Office of Information and Technology and Data Analysis, to collect, analyze and communicate workforce trend data for data-driven decision making by staff, agency leadership, Board of Commissioners, state leaders, and external stakeholders (colleges, universities, state agency partners, public, private and philanthropic sector).
• Lead and manage special projects related to postsecondary education and workforce development, including, but not limited to, the nursing educator initiative.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Given the complexity of the work an earned master's degree in a relevant field from an accredited U.S. institution (or foreign equivalent) plus four years of relevant experience is required. In lieu of the degree requirements, a bachelor's degree will be accepted with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Must have and maintain a valid South Carolina driver's license.
• Work is performed primarily in an office environment, but travel and field work will be required in areas where there are some risks and hazards that are known, predictable and controllable.
• Must be proactive, strategic, solution-oriented, and outcome-driven.
• Must be adept at working independently and with discretion.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with stakeholders and build consensus.
• Must be able to develop, strengthen, and navigate complex relationships among senior and state leaders.
• Must have excellent judgment, sound problem solving skills with an aptitude for continuous improvement.
• Must have the ability to extract and organize data from various sources, prepare analysis and recommendations, and effectively communicate.

Additional Comments
The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
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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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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I understand that a resume or curriculum vitae, and a cover letter are required by the agency to be considered for this position. By selecting "yes" I am confirming that I have attached all of the required documents to this application.

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Please select the option below that best reflects your education and experience.

• Master's degree in a relevant field from an accredited U.S. institution (or foreign equivalent) plus four years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Other, please explain below.

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If you answered "other" to the question above, please explain.
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Do you possess a valid Class D driver's license, or if you do not already have one, do you have the ability to obtain a Class D driver's license?

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Please briefly describe your experience as it relates to this position.
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Do you have the ability to communicate effectively?

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How did you hear about this position?

• SC State Jobs Website - jobs.sc.gov
• Indeed.com
• LinkedIn.com
• A current employee
• A former employee
• Other (please specify below)

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