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The Alamo Colleges District, one of the largest community college systems in the nation serving Bexar County, Texas, seeks a dynamic, collaborative and mission-driven leader to serve as its next vice chancellor for economic mobility and workforce development.
Alamo Colleges District (ACD) is the fourth largest community college district in Texas serving an eight-county region across the San Antonio metropolitan area. Alamo Colleges District is the largest provider of higher education in South Texas with more than 88,000 students across five colleges (Northeast Lakeview College, Northwest Vista College, Palo Alto College, St. Philip's College, and San Antonio College) and additional off-campus locations. From ACD's formation as a community college district in 1945 through decades of change and expansion, the District has worked to make higher education accessible and affordable for all. Today these five colleges fulfill their mission with a vast array of certificates, courses, and 2-year degrees as well as workforce-oriented bachelor's degrees. ACD credits transfer to four-year universities for those pursuing advanced degrees, workforce development, and continuing education programs to help individuals build new careers and meet the needs of regional businesses. As a Hispanic-Serving System that includes the nation's only college that is both a Historically Black College and a Hispanic-Serving Institution (St. Philips College), ACD and its local partners are committed to ending poverty, enhancing economic and social mobility, and meeting workforce demands by joining forces to help more student's complete college and obtain the necessary skills to hold high-wage and demanding jobs.
Reporting directly to Dr. Mike Flores, Chancellor of the Alamo Colleges District, the vice chancellor for economic mobility and workforce development serves as the chief spokesperson on workforce development policy and programmatic issues. The vice chancellor oversees the district's regional education and training centers that provide both academic and technical education to include corporate training and strategic large grant programs, along with Adult Education & Literacy (AEL), and High Schools Equivalency (HSE). The leader assists the Alamo Colleges District divisions in developing resources necessary to implement responsible, market-driven workforce education and economic mobility programs and collaborates with county, state, city and municipal governments and economic development organizations as well as chambers of commerce and business partners, to inform ACD in current and future talent needs within the district's service region.
The new vice chancellor will join ACD during a time of significant transformation and opportunity as the District is experiencing exponential growth and has recently been awarded a $987 million bond, which represents a major investment in the future of higher education, workforce training, and economic growth across Bexar County. The bond will fund facilities construction, renovation, and expansion to meet the region's rising educational and workforce needs. Projects include the development of new academic and workforce centers and upgrades across the district's five colleges. Thus, this is an exciting moment for the incoming leader to serve as a catalyst for growth with the charge of establishing a holistic and future-focused vision for workforce development, cultivate partnerships, and drive strategies that expand economic mobility for the region.
The vice chancellor will be charged with nurturing and advancing ACD's position as a central player in the regional workforce ecosystem, facilitating pathways for students into high-demand careers and ensuring that employer needs are met through responsive education and training solutions. The new leader will both support and strengthen the District's existing workforce development programs, such as continuing education and upskilling initiatives, and spearhead new and future-focused opportunities, including short-term training programs, leveraging opportunities with upcoming workforce Pell initiatives, and innovative credentials that respond to emerging labor market trends.
In advancing this charge, the ACD community seeks a leader who will champion a district-wide holistic approach to workforce development. This involves developing comprehensive strategies that reflect a unified, aligned, and strategic approach to engaging with industry across each of the District's campuses in order to maximize the District's collective impact. The role demands integrity, strategic acumen, collaborative leadership, and a passion for service. For the accomplished leader seeking to make a lasting impact, this is a unique and compelling opportunity to shape the future of workforce education and economic development at Alamo Colleges District.
The successful candidate for this position will be committed to ACD's mission as well as its moonshot milestones of partnering to end poverty through education and training. The leader will be energized by the District's rapid growth and momentum for the future. The community desires a leader who will bring a blend of local roots and national connections, leveraging relationships across the region and the country to advance ACD's workforce agenda. Experience navigating both local community needs and national workforce trends will position the vice chancellor to drive innovation and secure resources that benefit students, employers, and the broader community.
Job Requirements:
The next vice chancellor will possess at least seven years of leadership experience in workforce development, economic mobility, or related fields within higher education, government, or industry environments within a large complex urban setting. An earned master's degree in education, business or in a related field is required. A combination of relevant experience, education and training that equates to the required degree will be considered. A doctorate degree is preferred as is a National Association of Workforce Development Professional (NAWDP) certification. The successful candidate will possess experience establishing and leading workforce programs, forging relationships with key industry leaders and a clear portfolio of successful regional industry partnerships; demonstrated success with grant writing and resource development; and while ties to local industry, especially within San Antonio, are desired, demonstrable success in building industry relationships across diverse geographic areas will be considered.
Additionally, a record of accomplishment in an organization of similar scale and complexity is also preferred as well as demonstrated knowledge of the intertwined fields of workforce development and education; an understanding of the community college's pivotal role as the primary producer of workforce talent for local employers; and a proven record as an exceptional collaborator with the ability to advocate for the unique needs of a bilingual and multicultural community are required.
WittKieffer is assisting Alamo Colleges District in this search. Nominations and applications will be accepted until this position is filled, but expeditious application is encouraged. Applications should include, as two separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile. Professional references are not requested at this time.
Nominations, inquiries, and application materials can be directed to Jen Pickard, Ph.D., Sarah Palmer, and Julia Bradley at [email protected].
Compensation Information: The annual salary for this role will be $279,587.31, along with benefits.
Alamo Colleges is committed to provide equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, or persons who have opposed discrimination or participated in any complaint process on campus or before a government agency.
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Vice Chancellor for Economic Mobility and Workforce Development at InsideHigherEd
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Job Description
The Alamo Colleges District, one of the largest community college systems in the nation serving Bexar County, Texas, seeks a dynamic, collaborative and mission-driven leader to serve as its next vice chancellor for economic mobility and workforce development.
Alamo Colleges District (ACD) is the fourth largest community college district in Texas serving an eight-county region across the San Antonio metropolitan area. Alamo Colleges District is the largest provider of higher education in South Texas with more than 88,000 students across five colleges (Northeast Lakeview College, Northwest Vista College, Palo Alto College, St. Philip's College, and San Antonio College) and additional off-campus locations. From ACD's formation as a community college district in 1945 through decades of change and expansion, the District has worked to make higher education accessible and affordable for all. Today these five colleges fulfill their mission with a vast array of certificates, courses, and 2-year degrees as well as workforce-oriented bachelor's degrees. ACD credits transfer to four-year universities for those pursuing advanced degrees, workforce development, and continuing education programs to help individuals build new careers and meet the needs of regional businesses. As a Hispanic-Serving System that includes the nation's only college that is both a Historically Black College and a Hispanic-Serving Institution (St. Philips College), ACD and its local partners are committed to ending poverty, enhancing economic and social mobility, and meeting workforce demands by joining forces to help more student's complete college and obtain the necessary skills to hold high-wage and demanding jobs.
Reporting directly to Dr. Mike Flores, Chancellor of the Alamo Colleges District, the vice chancellor for economic mobility and workforce development serves as the chief spokesperson on workforce development policy and programmatic issues. The vice chancellor oversees the district's regional education and training centers that provide both academic and technical education to include corporate training and strategic large grant programs, along with Adult Education & Literacy (AEL), and High Schools Equivalency (HSE). The leader assists the Alamo Colleges District divisions in developing resources necessary to implement responsible, market-driven workforce education and economic mobility programs and collaborates with county, state, city and municipal governments and economic development organizations as well as chambers of commerce and business partners, to inform ACD in current and future talent needs within the district's service region.
The new vice chancellor will join ACD during a time of significant transformation and opportunity as the District is experiencing exponential growth and has recently been awarded a $987 million bond, which represents a major investment in the future of higher education, workforce training, and economic growth across Bexar County. The bond will fund facilities construction, renovation, and expansion to meet the region's rising educational and workforce needs. Projects include the development of new academic and workforce centers and upgrades across the district's five colleges. Thus, this is an exciting moment for the incoming leader to serve as a catalyst for growth with the charge of establishing a holistic and future-focused vision for workforce development, cultivate partnerships, and drive strategies that expand economic mobility for the region.
The vice chancellor will be charged with nurturing and advancing ACD's position as a central player in the regional workforce ecosystem, facilitating pathways for students into high-demand careers and ensuring that employer needs are met through responsive education and training solutions. The new leader will both support and strengthen the District's existing workforce development programs, such as continuing education and upskilling initiatives, and spearhead new and future-focused opportunities, including short-term training programs, leveraging opportunities with upcoming workforce Pell initiatives, and innovative credentials that respond to emerging labor market trends.
In advancing this charge, the ACD community seeks a leader who will champion a district-wide holistic approach to workforce development. This involves developing comprehensive strategies that reflect a unified, aligned, and strategic approach to engaging with industry across each of the District's campuses in order to maximize the District's collective impact. The role demands integrity, strategic acumen, collaborative leadership, and a passion for service. For the accomplished leader seeking to make a lasting impact, this is a unique and compelling opportunity to shape the future of workforce education and economic development at Alamo Colleges District.
The successful candidate for this position will be committed to ACD's mission as well as its moonshot milestones of partnering to end poverty through education and training. The leader will be energized by the District's rapid growth and momentum for the future. The community desires a leader who will bring a blend of local roots and national connections, leveraging relationships across the region and the country to advance ACD's workforce agenda. Experience navigating both local community needs and national workforce trends will position the vice chancellor to drive innovation and secure resources that benefit students, employers, and the broader community.
Job Requirements:
The next vice chancellor will possess at least seven years of leadership experience in workforce development, economic mobility, or related fields within higher education, government, or industry environments within a large complex urban setting. An earned master's degree in education, business or in a related field is required. A combination of relevant experience, education and training that equates to the required degree will be considered. A doctorate degree is preferred as is a National Association of Workforce Development Professional (NAWDP) certification. The successful candidate will possess experience establishing and leading workforce programs, forging relationships with key industry leaders and a clear portfolio of successful regional industry partnerships; demonstrated success with grant writing and resource development; and while ties to local industry, especially within San Antonio, are desired, demonstrable success in building industry relationships across diverse geographic areas will be considered.
Additionally, a record of accomplishment in an organization of similar scale and complexity is also preferred as well as demonstrated knowledge of the intertwined fields of workforce development and education; an understanding of the community college's pivotal role as the primary producer of workforce talent for local employers; and a proven record as an exceptional collaborator with the ability to advocate for the unique needs of a bilingual and multicultural community are required.
WittKieffer is assisting Alamo Colleges District in this search. Nominations and applications will be accepted until this position is filled, but expeditious application is encouraged. Applications should include, as two separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile. Professional references are not requested at this time.
Nominations, inquiries, and application materials can be directed to Jen Pickard, Ph.D., Sarah Palmer, and Julia Bradley at [email protected].
Compensation Information: The annual salary for this role will be $279,587.31, along with benefits.
Alamo Colleges is committed to provide equal employment and educational opportunities for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, or persons who have opposed discrimination or participated in any complaint process on campus or before a government agency.
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