Director of Workforce Development

Director of Workforce Development

Salary

$60,583.00 - $103,055.00 Annually

Location

Lawson - Bessemer - 1100 Ninth Avenue SW, Bessemer, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

08143

College/Division

LAWSON-205799-Dean - Workforce Technology/NC

Opening Date

07/01/2026

Closing Date

7/15/2026 11:59 PM Central

Campus Location

Lawson State Community College

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Position Summary

The Director of Workforce Development is responsible for all workforce development initiatives to include: programs, operations, administration, management and evaluation.

Salary Schedule: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule C3 01 based on experience ( $60,583 - $103,055)

This position is not on the tenure/non-probationary track pursuant to Alabama Act 2024-360 and ACCS Policy and Procedure 204.01, wherein any person who is being employed into an executive and administrative management personnel position (whether a new hire or whether a current employee who is being transferred, reorganized, or otherwise moved into such position) shall enter into an employment contract with the College's President on or after July 1, 2024.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Generate revenue streams for the College through state and federal government, and private sector contracts for workforce training.
• Assist in developing, enhancing and implementing strategic plans for the workforce development division.
• Work with state and local policy makers and economic developers to identify industry training needs and organize the sources to deliver the training sought by employers.
• Coordinate workforce development functions within the College and community to include: assessment, training and instruction; recruitment and placement; communications and public relations; strategic planning; employer relations; liaison activities with service providers; and coordination with workforce development agencies.
• Ensure ongoing programmatic excellence: oversee implementation of workforce programs, administration of program budgets, and recommend and manage timelines and resources needed to achieve program and organizational goals.
• Research, develop, and update vocational and employability curricula in accordance with best practices and evidence-based models to ensure curricula is current, relevant, and effective.
• Identify funding opportunities and develop grant proposals to support the Workforce Development Department and the college.
• Develop systems to ensure consistent, high-quality project management and evaluation to include measurement of results toward attainment of the College's workforce development goals.
• Recruit, train, develop, coach, and retain high-performance team members, empowering them to elevate to target levels of responsibility and performance.
• Assist faculty in identifying existing curricula that might be modularized for non-credit offerings.
• Provide leadership on all employer engagement and outreach activities for successful placement and retention.
• Cultivate existing relationships and develop new relationships with current and prospective employers.
• Manage relationships with current partner organizations, as well as establish new relationships to ensure effective collaboration and delivery of high quality and comprehensive program services.
• Participate on various statewide workforce development committees.
• Follow trends in workforce and economic development, and local job markets to design and implement relevant training opportunities.
• Research and apply best practices to workforce develop programs.
• Retain and submit documentation as requested to support accreditation efforts.
• Work collaboratively with Cabinet members to integrate cross program activities and functions.
• Work with management team to identify and pursue resources to support workforce programs including government and nongovernment grant opportunities, public-private partnerships, etc.
• Support fundraising activities to promote the sustainability of programs and services.
• Supervise assigned staff.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dean and Associate Dean of Career Technical Education & Workforce Development

The Director of Workforce Development will be expected to work a flexible schedule which may include day, evening, night and weekend hours. This job description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned. This job description and specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience in Workforce and Economic Development, Postsecondary Career Technical Education, Postsecondary Health Science Education, Corporate Training, or closely related field
• Minimum of two (2) years of full-time leadership experience directly supervising employees
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing instructional programs for adult learners
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing organizational budgets

PREFERRED EDUCATION, STANDARDS AND TRAINING:

• Minimum of five (5) years of full-time leadership experience directly supervising employees
• Documented experience in securing competitive grants and managing grant funds
• Demonstrated experience creating, updating, and maintaining corporate SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
• Experience in instructional design for adult learning programs

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to represent the College in a professional manner at all times; customer service orientation.
• Ability to take initiative, handle multiple priorities, meet deadlines;
• Ability to work independently, prepare accurate reports, plan, organize, coordinate, and manage;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality;
• Ability to apply computer skills in systems and software programs associated with the work;
• Ability to exercise a high degree of independent judgment, initiative, and effectively manage work-related stress;
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including day, evening, night and weekend hours;
• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of the College.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• General office environment with the ability to sit and navigate multi-campuses for prolonged periods.
• Ability to travel independently; ability to traverse campuses.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants may apply at www.lawsonstate.edu. For questions please contact the Office of Human Resources at 205-929-3408 . All application materials will become the property of the college. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration for this position.

A complete application packet consists of:

A cover letter

An Online application

A current resume

A copy of relevant post-secondary transcripts identifying the applicant, institution, and date of degree conferred. (If applicable)

If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date.

Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered. Before an offer is made, the top applicants must provide the following: Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made. Applicants must submit a written request to delay submission or work experience verification from a current employer. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, AND BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.

Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employees eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must adhere to the Colleges prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding.

Sick Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teachers Retirement.

8 hours per month

(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.

0-4 years 8 hours per month

5-9 years 10 hours per month

10-14 years 12 hours per month

15-19 years 14 hours per month

20+ 16 hours per month

(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave

All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.

Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave

Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays

New Years Day

Martin Luther King/Robert E. Lee Birthday

National Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

16 (5 locally assigned)

Contracted Work Days

260

Retirement

The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit The Retirement Systems of Alabama. All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers Retirement System of Alabama.

Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Law Enforcement Officers:

Tier I-Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 14.57% (effective 10/01/25)

Tier II- Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 13.61% (effective 10/01/25)

Health Insurance

PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit http://www.rsa-al.gov/index.php/members/peehip

Premium amounts:

• Single $ 30
• Family (without Spouse but with dependents) $ 207
• Employee + Spouse (no dependents) $ 282
• Family (with Spouse and dependents*) $ 307
• Includes $100 per month spousal surcharge Note: The spousal surcharge does not apply to spouses who are independently eligible for PEEHIP.

Tobacco Usage Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

• Member $ 50
• Spouse $ 50

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the Wellness Program section to learn how you and/or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, the employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

• Cancer, Indemnity, and Vision Single or Family (cost per plan) $ 38
• Dental Single $ 38 Dental Family $ 50

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10/01/17).

Duty Hours

(hours vary by campus and needs of the student)

Tuition Assistance

This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees/Dependents at two-year colleges:

• 1/3 waived after 1st year
• 2/3 waived after 2nd year
• 3/3 waived after 3rd year

Note: Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

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Do you have a Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution?

• Yes
• No

02

Did you attach the required application materials as listed on the job bulletin, including 1) a current résumé, 2) a cover letter describing specifically how your experience and qualifications meet the required qualifications, 3) copies of appropriate transcript(s) identifying the applicant, date degree conferred, and verifying the minimum degree requirements (NOTE: COPIES OF DIPLOMAS WILL NOT BE SUFFICIENT) and 4) copies of applicable licenses and/or certifications if required by the job posting? Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. (You are encouraged to double-check your uploaded items. IF YOU CANNOT ANSWER YES, PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION UNTIL YOU HAVE ALL OF THESE MATERIALS UPLOADED.)

• Yes, all required documents are attached.
• No, I did not attach the required documents. I understand that without the required documents attached I will not be eligible for an interview or an offer of employment.

03

I understand that I will be contacted through the email I have provided on my application for updates on this position.

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience in Workforce and Economic Development, Postsecondary Career Technical Education, Postsecondary Health Science Education, Corporate Training, or closely related field?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a minimum of two (2) years of full-time leadership experience directly supervising employees?

• Yes
• No

06

Have you had success in developing and implementing instructional programs for adult learners?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience developing and managing organizational budgets ?

• Yes
• No

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Salary Acknowledgment -Staff I acknowledge that this position has an established salary range and that initial salary placement will not exceed the maximum. Initial salary placement grants full (1:1) credit for prior work experience in Alabama public schools, colleges, and adult education programs. Related full-time work experience outside of Alabama public education will be credited at one-half (2:1).

• YES - I have reviewed and understand the salary range and agree to be considered for this position under these terms.
• NO - I have reviewed the salary range, and it does not meet my compensation expectations.

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