Job Details

Position: Workforce Development Director

Supervisor: College President

Campus: Macy Campus, South Sioux City Campus, or Santee Campus

Job Classification: Exempt

ABOUT THE COLLEGE: "The Nebraska Indian Community College provides quality higher education and lifelong educational opportunities for Umo ho" (Omaha), Isanti (Santee Dakota), and all learners. Nebraska Indian Community College is envisioned as a comprehensive Tribal College that values service through high-quality education. Institutional programs value and cultivate the creative and productive talents of learners, faculty, and staff, and seek ways to contribute to the self-sufficiency of the Nations served, the well-being of our communities, and the development of their learners, faculty, and service areas.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Director of Workforce Development provides leadership and oversees systems related to Career Services, Alumni, Internships, Non-Credit and Community Education, and Extension departments. Supervises the Project Directors of the Apex Accelerators and NICC Safe Driver Academy. Acts as a grant Program Manager for various grants, develops external partnerships, and manages division initiatives as directed by the President.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Supports and oversees internship and work-based learning programs, including monitoring and managing the Project Success Internship grant. Acts as faculty contact and supervises interns.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to identify workforce needs and develop relevant programs. Participates in advisory committees.
• Supervises and mentors staff, conducts performance evaluations, and handles hiring and disciplinary actions.
• Assists in developing non-credit and continuing education programs, including certificates and customized trainings, and oversees related grants.
• Maintains records for workshops for BIE reimbursement and reporting.
• Partners with external institutions to address workforce issues and develop solutions.
• Develops departmental goals, budgets, and resource plans.
• Provides career development resources and manages the virtual Career Services website.
• Oversees grant programs and explores additional funding opportunities.
• Represents the College professionally externally.
• Participates in college governance and assessment activities.
• Hosts transfer and career fairs.
• Engages in professional development activities.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Business, Communications, or related field required.
• Preferred: Masters Degree in Business, Organizational Communication, or related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, and ABILITIES:

• Management experience (3 years preferred).
• Proficiency in Office 365 tools.
• Cultural competence in serving Indigenous and minoritized populations.
• Skills in program development, process improvement, leadership, supervision, critical thinking, and problem solving.
• Ability to develop positive relationships, work independently, multitask, and manage time effectively.