Position: Highland County ACCESS/Workforce Development Director 

Location: Hopewell Center/Highland County | Southern Ohio Educational Service Center

General Description: Under administrative direction, the ACCESS (Alignment of Community Connections for Employers and Student Success)/Workforce Development Director will work with the Highland County Workforce Leadership Council, the Southern Ohio ESC Business Advisory Council, and partnering school districts, businesses, and community partners to:

1. Develop the talent pipeline;

2. Engage with the current workforce, local employers, and education providers;

3. Coordinate the efforts of the Highland County Workforce Leadership Council and Highland County Business Advisory Council;

4. Marshal community resources;

5. Provide a wide view of the current workforce development landscape for community agencies, organizations, businesses, and schools;

6. See beyond the existing network to think about who else should be involved, and how;

7. Increase the Workforce Leadership Council's capacity for the number of students reached and the impact on businesses and the local workforce; and,

8. Expand funding opportunities through grant applications and other sources to allow the program to continue to grow.

For the strength, sustainability, and credibility of the program, it is vital that this position be accountable to stakeholders in both the education and business communities.  Reference the job description linked below for additional information.

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Salary Range: $50,000 to $57,000 (full-time, 12-month contract)

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in education or a business-related field.

2. Possess and maintain required valid Ohio State Board of Education license or permit.

3. Three to five years of workforce development and project management experience preferred.

4. K-16 education and business experience preferred.

5. Possess proven success in working with educators, businesses, local government officials, service providers, and community development organizations.

6. Must pass a criminal background check.

7. Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Application Deadline: September 13, 2024

Anticipated Start Date: September 2024

Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, three professional references, and a copy of any credentials to: Casey Enochs, Assistant Superintendent

Southern Ohio Educational Service Center

3321 Airborne Road, Wilmington, Ohio 45177

Email: [cenochs@soesc.org]{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}

Phone: 937-382-6921, ext. 1039

Southern Ohio Educational Service Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientati