The individual selected will be responsible for building cross-agency partnerships by engaging potential stakeholders, primarily educational partners, at the regional and local level, promoting a shared vision, goals and plans that define the roles and responsibilities of all partners. Will act as a convener and intermediary to coordinate day-to-day collaboration and clarify the working relationship between partners around specific industries to address the workforce needs of employers and the training, employment, and career advancement needs of workers.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop, cultivate and nurture a robust blend of collaborative educational partnerships to find efficient, innovative and realistic strategies to address common workforce development needs.
• Initiate and oversee the development of career and workforce programs by working with stakeholders and supporting the implementation of the initiatives sponsored by WSNCT or partners to promote workforce development.
• Serve as WSNCT liaison to career and technical education groups and develop partnerships with external agencies, including business and industry, high schools and post-secondary instruction and other appropriate organizations by conducting outreach activities and serving as liaison with educational partners to increase awareness of WSNCT tools, programs, and offerings available to educational partners and community-based organizations.
• Develop fact sheets, legislative summaries, and talking points, contribute to reports and publications and draft other stakeholder correspondence and communications by monitoring legislative affairs that may have institutional impact on the delivery of workforce education, and develop engagement strategies as appropriate.
• Assist in the development and submission of funding proposals, assuring proper completion of grant funding requirements and completion of required documentation through technical assistance, and fundraising efforts.
• Facilitate/participate in joint initiatives between various governmental and private industry training, educational partners, and community-based organizations to secure funding and serve the needs of WSNCT priorities. Recommend new engagement opportunities and implement best practices for future partnerships and activities.
• Serve as an alternative resource to provide economic analysis, technical information and synthesize research finding into best practices as well as assist in the development and management of internal policies, reports, nominations, grant proposals, etc.

Desired Skills:

• Proficiency in MicrosoftOffice Software
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and quickly react to changing business needs while meeting firm deadlines
• Ability to time manage effectively and keep on top of education and workforce trends
• Personal pride in producing output at high quality
• Ability to be a good team player with a collaborative approach
• Ability to work independently and with minimal direction
• Strong communication skills to articulate persuasively and clearly about the organization's mission, value and initiatives

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree and 3 years of related work experience.

Preferred Experience:

• Established network within the workforce and/or higher ed ecosystems
• Experience in establishing relationships and developing collaborative efforts with higher education officials
• Experience in grant development
• Working knowledge of data research and analysis
• Deep understanding of the career and technical and post-secondary educational systems
• Excellent writing skills

FLSA: Exempt

Benefits:

• Flexible work schedules- Based on performance, job duties, and business requirements, hybrid work environment, may include remote work opportunities
• Health- We provide an outstanding package of health and life benefits for employees, with coverage availablefor their families. We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as basic and optional life, long term disability,and flexible spending accounts. Our Full-Time employee health coverage is paid for 100%.
• Retirement- Full Time employees participate in the (401a) Retirement Plan offered through MissionSquare by payroll deduction with employer match at 12%.
• Work-Life Balance- At NCTCOG we want you to achieve a balance between your work and your home life. You'll receive vacation days, holidays, and personal days to use as you choose.
• Professional Development- We view employees as our most valuable resource and promote the professional development of each individual. At NCTCOG employees receive the support and resources to reach their full potential. Opportunities includetuition reimbursement, paid membership in professional organizations, anda wide range of t

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other classifications covered under federal, state, or local laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Background Check & Drug Testing:
All selected candidates must undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Background checks include national criminal background check, employment history, motor vehicle record check, social security verification, education verification, and other elements as needed. NCTCOG is committed to a safe and drug free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping NCTCOG safe and drug free. In order to receive an offer of employment from NCTCOG, selected candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background check and drug screening.

E-Verify:
The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager.