Assistant Director Economic Development

Assistant Director Economic Development

Salary

$54,511.73 - $59,962.90 Annually

Location

Fort Dodge, IA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202200638

Department

Instruction

Division

Economic, Workforce and Continuing Education

Opening Date

08/06/2026

FLSA

Exempt

• Description
• Benefits

Description Summary

Assist businesses in identifying and fulfilling their training needs through tailored programs that enhance workforce capabilities, both industrial and non-industrial. Promote, implement, and oversee various state programs, including the Iowa New Jobs Training Program (260E), the Iowa Jobs Training Program (260F), and the Accelerated Career Education Program (260G).

Examples of Duties

Constant (67-100%)

• Support initiatives working with Business and Industry.
• Recruit and hire trainers as needed to conduct classes.
• Coordinate training activities.
• Coordinate, monitor, and maintain records for the Iowa New Jobs Training Program (260E) and the Iowa Jobs Training Program (260F).
• Effectively communicate with Business and Industry on programs for which they are eligible.
• Work with and provide customer service to internal and external customers.
• Responsible for selling, implementing, and tracking customized training.
• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of prospective company, existing company and personnel information.
• Utilizing maximum 260F funds. Optimize ACE (260G) funding.
• Perform detailed tracking of multiple projects, which involves data entry. Work as a team player with fellow employees

Frequent (34-66%)

• Establish job assignments for trainers.
• Work with area community and economic development individuals.
• Be willing to travel
• Sell training to industry.
• Track withholding submissions.
• Reconcile & balance Excel spreadsheets and general ledger accounts on a regular basis.

Occasional (10-33%)

• Make recommendations concerning curriculum and development.
• Assist with the development of new courses and revisions of existing courses within the department.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Be able and willing to represent Iowa Central Community College in a positive manner with prospective, former, and current trainees, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.
• Will maintain accurate training records.
• Regular communications with all college areas.
• Be creative, energetic, self-motivated individual with strong attention to detail, professional appearance, positive attitude and demonstrate leadership and organization skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, logically, and coherently orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain good working relationship with top management (or their designees) of business and industry, training managers, training participants and the general public.
• Working knowledge of personal computers, general office equipment and educational media equipment.
• Possess strong human relations skills, and ability to get along with diverse populations.
• Assume responsibility, deal effectively with problems and exercise independent judgement when making decisions.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or any combination of experience, education and demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) needed to perform the job is required. Ability to independently manage the details associated with multiple projects, to track activities, and to meet deadlines.

Supplemental Information

GENERAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH OR WITHOUT A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Position involves constant (67-100%) talking to or listening to persons over the telephone and in person. Frequent (34-66%) traveling, sitting, visual activity and repetitive motion while utilizing computer equipment. Occasional (10-33%) stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling and carrying/lifting up to 25 pounds.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individual may perform other duties as assigned.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, retirement (IPERS or TIAA), life insurance (2x base salary up to $300,000), and long-term disability.

Our paid time off package includes holidays (7), vacation (15 days), personal days (16 hours), volunteer leave (8 hours) and sick leave (120) hours. The leaves listed are annual and some of the leave benefits may be prorated based on date of hire.

In addition, we offer several voluntary benefits including: vision, supplemental employee, spouse and children life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and 403b retirement savings.

Employer Iowa Central Community College

Address 1 Triton Circle

Fort Dodge, Iowa, 50501

Website http://iowacentral.edu