Workforce Development Director

POSITION TITLE : Workforce Development Director (full-time, exempt, salaried position)

PRIMARY WORK LOCATION : South Sioux City Site

STARTING WAGE : $50,000-$60,000

CLOSING DATE : 09 / 23 / 2025

ABOUT THE COLLEGE :

“The Nebraska Indian Community College provides quality higher education and lifelong educational opportunities for Umonhon (Omaha) Isanti (Santee Dakota) and all learners.” Nebraska Indian Community College is envisioned as a comprehensive Tribal College which values service through high quality education. Institutional programs value and cultivate the creative and productive talents of learners, faculty, and staff, and seek ways to contribute to the self-sufficiency of the Nations served, the wellbeing of our communities, and the quality of life and development of its learners, faculty, and service areas.

Summary of Duties :

The Director of Workforce Development provides leadership and directs, develops, implements, and oversees systems and processes related to the Career Services, Alumni, Non-Credit and Community Education, and Extension departments of the College. Provides supervisory support for the Project Manager of the Apex Accelerators division of the College. Develops and oversees relationships with external partners and businesses. Provides grant management and division initiatives as directed by the President.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

• Direct and supervise the activities of the Career Services, Alumni, Non-Credit and Community Education, and Extension departments of the College. Plans, manages, and evaluates projects and services impacting the College. Provides supervisory support for the Project Manager of the Apex Accelerator Program.
• Supports and oversees the College’s internship and work-based learning program areas through the development of both internal and external programs, implementation guidelines, advertisement, monitoring, and reporting to funding partners, as required. Acts as the faculty point of contact and oversees the Student Representative students.
• Collaborate with staff, faculty, students, community, and business to identify workplace needs, trends, skills, job placement, etc., to aid in the development of work-ready programs for students. Be an active member in Advisory Committees for each program area.
• Supervise and mentor employees; prioritize, assign work, and provide performance expectations; Meet regularly with employees to ensure work is completed in a timely and accurate manner, to provide guidance and support, to conduct performance evaluations, to receive and share feedback on program goals and directions, and to ensure staff is trained; Makes hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations; Follow NICC policy to utilize disciplinary procedures, as needed.
• Provide assistance and support to the Non-Credit and Community Education Coordinator to develop noncredit and continuing education programs, certificate of completion courses, and customized training for business, including working with professional organizations / groups to become a provider of CE units.
• Partner with college departments, external institutions, and / or agencies to address workforce issues impacting assigned programs, services, or operations and assist in problem-solving strategies.
• Develop, plan, implement, and administer departmental goals and objectives, including recommendations for budget and equipment needs.
• Provide opportunities for the career development of students by offering resources in career assessment, job search and application, resume and cover letter development, interview tips, and mock interviews, etc., both virtually and in person, as well as offer a for-credit course in Career Survival each semester.
• Develops and maintains Career Services website to include Job Boards, Internships, Career Resources, etc.
• Oversee grant programs as designated by the President.
• Actively research options for non-credit and community education funding opportunities, make recommendations, follow up, and monitor as needed.
• Represent the College in all external interactions in a professional manner.
• Serve as a member of the NICC Cabinet, Executive Committee, Administrative Council, Institutional Assessment (to include chair of the Co-Curricular Assessment Team), and Strategic Planning Committee.
• Support the collection, data analysis, and dissemination of assessments related to the Career Services, Non-Credit and Community Education, Extension, and Alumni departments; Use information to process and implement data into workshop offerings, community / business discussions, etc.
• Host transfer and career fairs / tables for students as needed.
• Participate in professional organizations, appropriate workshops, and training as requested by the supervisor / administration.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. These duties and responsibilities are a general representation rather than an all-inclusive list and are subject to change based on organizational needs and / or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, and ABILITIES :

Preferred candidates will have proven success in the following :

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS :

Nebraska Indian Community College gives preference to eligible and qualified applicants in accordance with the Indian preference in employment act and veterans’ preference.  In the absence of qualified Indian applicants, consideration will be given to applicants without regards to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, the presence of non-related medical condition or handicap, or other legally protected status. NICC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY :

You can visit us on the web at http : / / www.thenicc.edu. Applications are also available at any of our three campuses. FACULTY : Include the following : (1) a letter of intent outlining how you are qualified for the position based upon the qualifications and responsibilities, (2) a resume / CV, (3) a copy of official transcripts, and (4) an NICC Application. Please send your application materials to the Human Resources office at hr@thenicc.edu .  NICC (South Campus)  111 Hwy 75  Macy, NE 68039  Phone : 402-837-4183  NICC (West Campus)  North River Road  Niobrara, NE 68760  Phone : 402-494-2311  NICC North Campus  2605 ½ Dakota Ave.  South Sioux City, NE 68776  Phone : 402-494-2311  .

About Nebraska Indian Community College :

For the past 40 years, the Nebraska Indian Community College has been and remains dedicated to planting the seeds of knowledge through unique and culturally relevant educational experiences. These experiences are geared toward all Umonhon(Omaha), Isanti (Santee Dakota), and other learners attending classes at one of our three campuses. NICC is open to all who are willing to enhance and improve their lives.

In order to create a more perfect setting for learning, we are actively pursuing new and improved educational facilities. Further, the college has recently received excellent marks, with the next site visit scheduled in seven years. The college is dedicated to bringing state-of-the-art facilities and programs to our learners, and it is our intention to encourage students to take advantage of a quality, culturally-based education.

Our aim is to provide you with a quality learning experience and to equip you with the skills and knowledge that you will need in the profession of your choice. We invite you to become a part of our learning community. We welcome learners, visitors, and especially family members of present and past students. I would like to personally invite you to learn about us so that we can learn about you to better serve you to prepare for your aspirations, hopes, and dreams. Our campuses are constantly sponsoring programs, activities, and events in the community – thus showing our enthusiastic spirit of reaching out and making out environment a better place to work, communicate, play, learn, and live.