The Champaign County Regional Planning Commission seeks candidates for the position of Workforce Development Director. Champaign County RPC is a people-focused and progressive agency made up of over 100 programs designed to generate possibilities for all within our community. A great deal of planning goes into creating opportunities where people can succeed on their own, and RPC is doing that work. From analysis to policy guidance to offering services to our communities, RPC’s people plan for people. The Workforce Development Director is responsible for leading the Local Workforce Innovation Area 17 board operating in Champaign, Piatt, Ford, Iroquois and Douglas Counties in East Central Illinois. The local board is a private sector-led board and is the federally mandated oversight body responsible for approving the expenditure of and measuring the effectiveness of WIOA-funded programs. The Workforce Development Director is also responsible for advising the local Chief Elected Officials (CEO) Consortium on the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a fully integrated and effective public workforce investment system. In partnership with the local workforce board, the CEO Consortium conducts oversight of local youth and adult workforce investment activities, local employment and training activities, apprenticeship development, and the one-stop delivery system. The Workforce Development Director has responsibility for the overall leadership and implementation of board initiatives, staff management, and operational procedures. The Director collaborates with partner organizations to identify and execute effective workforce development programs and initiatives in the region. The Director is accountable for the strategic implementation of the board’s policies and directives, as well as for the day-to-day activities and performance of program staff. The Director also provides oversight of contractual service delivery providers to ensure a maximum return on investment and achievement of corresponding productivity and outcomes.
The Workforce Development Director is responsible for providing leadership to the Local Workforce Innovation Area 17 board and Chief Elected Officials Consortium including informed development of a strategic vision; planning, implementation, and oversight of specific board initiatives; development and facilitation of community partnerships advancing the board and consortium goals; and the ongoing maintenance of relationships with federal and state funding sources. The Director assures and regularly provides analytical data, including performance indicators, to assist the board and consortium with oversight and decision-making processes. The Director is responsible for the successful management, compliant administration, skilled operational performance, and financial integrity of all procedures, programs, and activities of WIOA grants and local contracts. The Workforce Development Director must be operationally familiar with the rules and regulations of WIOA and other applicable public laws and administrative regulations.
Job Responsibilities: Operate in compliance with all applicable federal and state statutory and regulatory requirements related to WIOA-funded grants and contracts. Ensure the appointment and maintenance of an approved private sector-led workforce innovation board and CEO Consortium. Implement orientation and ongoing training of board members in order to assure that members are capable and confident in carrying out the mission and goals of the local workforce area. Review, evolve, and execute Local Workforce Innovation Area 17’s strategy; pursue, evaluate and recommend business and technology alliances and strategic partnership to the respective boards. Implement, coordinate, and maintain a comprehensive and integrated workforce development marketing strategy.Translate the Local Workforce Innovation Area 17 and CEO Consortium policies and mandates into effective operational procedures to meet the needs of local businesses and job seekers. Oversee all phases of the administration of the local workforce program including personnel selection, training and performance management; local and regional planning; budgetary oversight and development; proposal development; contract management and solicitation; monitoring and evaluation of sub-recipients; and community relations. Oversee the development and implementation of an annual operating plan for the American Job Center and one-stop delivery system including budgeting, negotiated cost sharing, and capacity building activities. Monitor information and data systems to meet programmatic goals, budgetary allocations, and negotiated performance levels. Provide oversight and monitoring of program providers and effective service delivery to targeted client populations. Provide visible leadership to the local workforce boards’ efforts to meaningfully engage the business community in developing innovative approaches to the meet the short and long-term skill demands in our area. Proactively plan and coordinate with local educational institutions, economic development agencies, public agencies, business partners, one-stop operators and partners, and community-based organizations to leverage resources and fully integrate service delivery without duplication of effort. Contribute to the local workforce boards’ mission and success in reaching targeted goals by accepting ownership of novel pilot projects, seeking innovative grant opportunities, and implementing value-added methods to achieve advanced accomplishments in the region. Ensure that all operations comply the Illinois Open Meetings Act through advanced notifications, public postings, and transparent data provision. Develop and maintain labor market information and reports to both internal and external stakeholders on a routine basis; provide analytics and interpretation of employment statistical data to produce reports related to occupational staffing, wage rates, employment and unemployment patterns, and in-demand occupations. Oversee the overall direction of course certifications, on-the-job training programs, and apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs. Represent the local workforce board at regional, state, and national meetings and conferences; make public presentations on workforce development issues, serve as an expert on WIOA. Identify and seek out new grant opportunities and pursuit of financial and other resources to optimize workforce development strategies in the local area.
Required Qualifications: Master’s degree with at least three years of relevant experience, preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Development, or Public Administration required. At least 10 years of experience in the workforce development field, including at least 5 years of experience in a leadership role in the workforce development field. Possess an in-depth working knowledge of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and associated state and federal administrative and regulatory requirements. Must possess strong leadership skills, effective written and oral communication abilities, including the ability to speak comfortably before large audiences and engage in open dialogue.
Ability to convey complex concepts accurately and succinctly to distinctly different audiences
Ability to build consensus among workforce system stakeholders; Have a strong commitment to improving employment and economic opportunities for all members of the local community.
The job description may be viewed at https://ccrpc.org/jobs/job-descriptions/.
Schedule: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., M-F (Some nights and weekends may be necessary to support program needs.)
Status: Full-Time (37.5 workweek)
Pay Grade: 10
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Starting Wage: $38.60 – 48.25 (DOQ)
Starting Annual Salary: $75,270 – $94,087 (DOQ)
Competitive benefits, health insurance, dental insurance, retirement, tuition reimbursement, high-quality programming, and great work environment!
Applicants may apply at: http://www.ccrpc.org/rpcjobs
CCRPC is EEO/AA/ADA employer
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $38.60 to $48.25 /hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
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