Director of Workforce Development

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Closing Date:

09/19/2025

Type of Position:

Administration - Outreach

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College at North Little Rock is an integral part of the Arkansas Technical and Community College System maintained by the State of Arkansas. The college is governed by the University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees and a seven-member Board of Visitors and derives its support largely from student tuition and fees and legislative appropriations.

UA - Pulaski Tech, a comprehensive two-year college, offers associate degree and certificate programs for students who plan to transfer to four-year colleges and universities and/or for career preparation and advancement. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

Workforce Development and BIC

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Director of Workforce Development reports to the Executive Director of Business and Industry Center. The position is located at 3303 East Roosevelt in Little Rock, Arkansas. The position is an integral role for the effective and quality coordination for workforce development activities and opportunities in the Central Arkansas region.

Summary of Job Duties:

• Network with businesses / industries, chambers, state agencies, and other entities to actively pursue training partnerships with employers and agencies in the UA-PTC service area by creating and executing a marketing plan.

• Coordinate multiple non-credit programs simultaneously including Kubota Tech, Future Fit, Skills to Launch, Avionics Tech, workforce development projects including customized and/or open-enrollment courses based on industry needs, and the Leadership Training Academy.

• Develop and initiate training agreement documents with employer partners (proposals, Office of Skills Development grants, Memorandum of Understanding, etc).

• Coordinate with businesses to complete the Office of Skills Development grants and provide appropriate documentation upon completion of the project.

• Collaborate with Institutional Research, Registrar’s Office for Workday admissions, registration, financial aid and billing for non-credit programs/courses.

• Collaborate with advancement office to research grant opportunities to leverage resources.

• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, monitor and summarize progress of projects.

• Provide direction and supervision for customized workforce faculty and staff including recruitment, mandatory training, scheduling, supplemental contracts, and evaluations.

• Serve as the point of contact for non-credit apprenticeships and internships. Coordinate with Dean of School of Technical and Professional Studies for credit apprenticeships and internships, as needed.

• Provide the Executive Director with reports on status of all projects.

• Create and maintain comprehensive project management documentation.

• Monitor project planning in a shared format to track progress and implementation.

• Research labor market data trends and develop associated training.

• Attend Chamber of Commerce, Little Rock Port Authority, and other stakeholder meetings and events.

• Recruit for non-credit training opportunities including displaced workers, incumbent workers, rehab services, grant requirements, and more.

• Schedule tours and meetings at industries including the Little Rock Port, in coordination with Executive Director.

• Manage schedules for trainings and faculty.

• Attend workforce conferences, meetings, and summits (locally and out-of-state) as requested by the Executive Director.

• Maintain a neat and clean work environment, professional appearance, communication, and attitude, including clean and safe lab along with management of equipment, inventory, and consumables.

• Be available evenings and weekends, as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, business, communications, marketing, sales, or related field.
• Three to five years of increasingly responsible experience in higher education or business leadership, including supervisory responsibilities.
• At least three years of experience in project management or related field.
• Experience in managing budgets and allocating resources effectively.
• Exceptional skills in leadership, time management, facilitation and organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders. 
• Ability to think strategically, prioritize effectively and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to make decisions in a timely, thoughtful, evidence-based manner.
• Ability to lead and motivate teams, recruit and supervise staff, and foster a positive work environment. 
• Effective verbal, and written communication skills, and a high level of professional integrity.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
• Commitment to college vision, mission, and philosophy.
• Ability to work effectively with varied internal and external constituencies to achieve the goals/objectives of the center.
• Valid Arkansas’ Driver's License and reliable transportation for travel.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in business administration or related field.
• Five to seven years of increasingly responsible experience in higher education or business leadership, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Relevant experience in workforce development or related field with familiarity with relevant regulations, best practices, and trends in workforce development and Arkansas’ workforce needs
• Experience with Workday.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$70,000

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Special Instructions to Applicants

Human Resources
[email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College is committed to providing a safe campus community. Title IX protects the college community from sexual harassment in a school's education programs and activities. This means that Title IX protects the college community in connection with all academic, educational, extracurricular, athletic, and other programs of the school, whether those programs take place in a school's facilities, in college transportation, at a class or training program sponsored by the school at another location, or elsewhere.
 

We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Pulling, Pushing, Stooping

Occasional Physical Activity:

Driving, Kneeling

Benefits Eligible:

Yes