Rend Lake College seeks a full-time Community, Corporate, &Workforce Education Director. The Director of Community, Corporate andWorkforce Education provides strategic leadership and oversight for allnoncredit, workforce, and corporate training initiatives. This role focuses onbuilding partnerships with business, industry, and community organizations todeliver innovative education and training solutions that meet regionalworkforce needs. The Director ensures alignment of programs with institutionalgoals, labor market trends, and community priorities. Some of the mainfunctions of the position are as follows:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive vision for community and corporate education programs, including workforce development, professional development, and lifelong learning.
- Lead efforts to identify and respond to regional workforce needs through partnerships with employers, economic development agencies, and community organizations.
- Oversee development, marketing, and delivery of training programs for business and industry, including customized solutions, short-term certifications, and apprenticeships.
- Support and collaborate on the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of professional development and noncredit programs to meet community and industry demand.
- Supervise staff to ensure effective program management, compliance, and customer service.
- Collaborate with internal departments to integrate noncredit and credit pathways, competency-based education, and micro-credentials.
- Manage budgets, contracts, and reporting for grants and workforce initiatives.
- Represent the college at local, state, and national meetings related to workforce and community education