Managing Director - Workforce Development

Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. CT on the day before the listed closing date.

Weekly Work Hours

40

Compensation Range

Staff Range N08

Salary Minimum

$90,038.00 Annually

FLSA

United States of America (Exempt)

Work Location

• All positions are considered on-site roles.
• After six months of employment, some positions may be eligible to apply for a hybrid work arrangement based on job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and Dallas College policy.
• Academic (Faculty) positions require an on-campus presence, even when teaching online courses, in accordance with state law.

Position Type

Staff

Shape the future of North Texas by creating pathways to opportunity, prosperity, and lifelong success.

Are you passionate about connecting talent with opportunity and helping communities thrive? As the Managing Director of Workforce Development, you will lead innovative workforce initiatives that create career pathways for learners, strengthen employer partnerships, and address critical workforce needs across the region.

In this highly visible leadership role, you'll collaborate with business, industry, government, and community leaders to develop solutions that drive economic mobility and workforce success. If you are a strategic thinker, relationship builder, and people leader who enjoys turning ideas into measurable results, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Lead the strategy, development, and growth of workforce development programs, including apprenticeships, customized training, and grant-funded initiatives.
• Build strong partnerships with employers, workforce agencies, government organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Identify workforce trends and develop innovative solutions that align talent pipelines with employer needs.
• Oversee program performance, budgets, compliance, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Champion workforce programs through community engagement, presentations, and strategic outreach.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team focused on delivering exceptional results and service.
• Drive collaboration across Dallas College departments and external partners to achieve shared goals.

What You'll Bring

• Experience leading workforce development, education, training, economic development, or related programs.
• Strong ability to build partnerships, influence stakeholders, and develop business opportunities.
• Experience managing teams, budgets, and complex initiatives with measurable outcomes.
• Strategic mindset with a passion for innovation, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to represent the organization with credibility, professionalism, and confidence.
• A results-oriented approach and commitment to serving employers, learners, and the community.

This is an opportunity to shape the future workforce of North Texas while making a meaningful difference in the lives of students, job seekers, and employers. You'll lead impactful initiatives, build influential partnerships, and help create pathways to economic success for the communities we serve.

Position Summary

Responsible for directing the activities of a specific department or organization ensuring business goals and objectives meet the vision, mission and goals of the district.

Work Location Information

• All positions are considered on-site roles.
• After six months of employment, some positions may be eligible to apply for a hybrid work arrangement based on job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and Dallas College policy.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge, skills and ability to manage the activities and productivity of a department or organization.
• Ability to think strategically and innovatively creating realistic plans and workflows.
• Ability to manage teams to achieve challenging deliverable objectives to meet the vision, mission and goals of the organization/district.
• Must be able to comply with district policies/procedures as well as applicable local, state and federal rules and regulations.  
• Must be able to implement new and/or improve existing processes that impact organizational performance and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to stay abreast of new trends and best practices in area of responsibility incorporating new facts and ideas into business processes; open to change and applies creative thinking to develop solutions based on new methods and technologies.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative work relationship with individuals internal/external to the organization.
• Ability to use independent judgement as well as the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Able to network with potential clients and/or stakeholders in order to acquire new and innovative business tactics and ideas.
• Ability to represent the organization to key stakeholders, the public and business partners.
• Must have well developed skills in prioritizing, organization, decision-making and time management.
• Must be able to use appropriate managerial skills to provide staff with the tools, resources and materials necessary to meet the goals of the organization.
• Must be results oriented in addition to having strong business-development skills and the ability to interact with clients, stakeholders and constituents, both internal and external to the district.
• Must be an effective communicator with outstanding interpersonal, written, verbal and presentation skills as well as excellent leadership and customer service skills, management experience and the ability to motivate employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates workforce development programs, including apprenticeships, grant funded initiatives, etc., for employers and individuals seeking employment, education and training services through Dallas College's workforce development programs. This will include developing innovative business services strategies and providing education, vocational training and work readiness activities.
• Keeps up to date on trends, best practices and technological changes through professional development activities. 
• Oversees development of assessment methods, curriculum, competencies for completion, business fee for service packages and program evaluation methods.
• Provide leadership to staff, college departments, employers, workforce development agencies, government agencies, and community-based organizations in the development of program services to better serve job seekers and employers of workforce development programs.
• Ensures compliance with district policies and procedures.
• Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with business and industries, governmental agencies, community organizations and workforce development partners within the Dallas College community network to ensure quality and relevance to programs.
• Represents the district and its partner agencies to the community, business and industry.
• Promotes the programs by serving on task forces and committees within the college and the community.
• Works directly with business, faculty, staff and partners to implement short and long-term goals.
• Schedules and assigns classes to serve the needs of students, partners and the community.
• Develops and manage appropriate evaluation and reporting processes to determine program success and effectiveness.
• Develops and implements the marketing of programs and activities of workforce development programs.
• Uses excellent interpersonal, presentation, oral and written communication skills when interacting with internal/external stakeholders and constituents within the Dallas College community network.
• Presents information that is clear, concise and understandable using various media formats.
• Supervise, mentor, coach and evaluate the performance of assigned employees.
• May supervisor two (2) or more full-time or full-time equivalent employees.
• Manages the program budget including developing budget proposals, justifying expenses, and monitoring expenditures of approximately $1Million depending on nature of the program.
• Provides exemplary customer service.
• Completes required Dallas College Professional Development training hours per academic year.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Normal physical job functions performed within a standard office environment.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with physical challenges to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher plus five (5) years of work related experience.
• Official transcripts required.
• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.

*** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Incumbents may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

About Us

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas.  We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do.

Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law.  In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.  

Applications Deadline

November 23, 2026