CIRAS Workforce Services Director

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Posted: 26-Mar-24

Location: Ames, Iowa

Salary: Open

Categories:

Academic/Faculty

Internal Number: R14295

Position Title:
CIRAS Workforce Services Director

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing leadership, construction leadership, business leadership, workforce programs leadership, or human resources leadership in the public or private sector.
• Demonstrated success in leading teams to achieve operational and strategic goals. 
• 5+ years of experience leading direct reports. 
• 3+ years of experience as a C-level leader. 
• Experience managing budgets in excess of $500,000/year.  

Job Description:

Summary

The Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) at Iowa State University, is seeking qualified candidates for a Workforce Services Director.

The Workforce Services Director is responsible for leading CIRAS’ industrial outreach services related to workforce and actively collaborating as part of the CIRAS leadership team. This role is responsible for setting the strategic and operational strategy to ensure Iowa industry has access to necessary workforce resources through direct service delivery and partnerships with the public and private sector.

The Workforce Services Director will play a key role in helping Iowa businesses develop and deploy strategies to solve their workforce needs. The ideal candidate for this role should have a strong background in strategic workforce development and leadership from the manufacturing, construction, human resources, or public sector perspective.

The position requires demonstrated excellence across a broad set of strategic and operational experiences engaging people in the business sector. Critical skills include relationship building, business and manufacturing acumen, excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, exceptional critical thinking, analytic and problem-solving skills, ability to deal with ambiguity, strong time management skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. A passion for cross-functional solutions and an orientation towards the future are necessary for success. All staff members are expected to maintain the highest standards of integrity and ethical behavior.

This position can be located anywhere in Iowa, with regular travel to Ames and other locations across the state. This is a fixed term position, with expectation for renewal based on availability of funding. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Example of Duties
• Develops, implements, and leads CIRAS workforce programs and services that impact Iowa industry.

• Participates in CIRAS's development and deployment of strategy.

• Collaborates and assists companies in identification of return on investment/economic impact of projects. Prepares, presents and negotiates client proposals.

• Leads, directs and oversees employees delivering services involving employee attraction and retention, human resources, and student engagement.

• Works to establish, organize, and facilitate new and existing networks to bring value to clients.

• Identifies and implements innovative ways to address multi-disciplinary, strategic, managerial, operational, and technical problems.

• Leads complex activities to develop relationships in the state ecosystem to improve workforce services for CIRAS.
• Models exemplary program evaluation and reporting of outcomes.
• Shares best practices and lessons learned through Extension scholarship.
• Provides leadership in professional associations.
Level Guidelines
• Expert-level position possessing advanced professional and/or technical skills working under limited or no supervision
• Applies high-level professional knowledge and expertise to focus on ISU’s mission and meeting division, department or work unit goals
• Solves complex issues using highly-developed problem resolution skills
• Regularly provides recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices
• Utilizes high-level professional knowledge and expertise to provide guidance, recommendations, and set standards related to strategy, policy, and mission
• Leads projects of moderate to high scope and complexity with broad impact
• May provide supervision to other department staff (i.e., leads a small work team)

Appointment Type:
Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)

Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
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June 30, 2026

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
PS811

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Life insurance and long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program• This job may also be eligible for flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours and a hybrid working environment.

Original Posting Date:
March 25, 2024

Posting Close Date:
April 14, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R14295

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Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 36,000 students are enrolled and served by over 6,200 faculty and staff (see www.iastate.edu). Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted the best college town in the nation (see www.visitames.com). Iowa State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women, underrepresented minorities, and veterans. ISU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, is dedicated to work-life balance through an array of policies, and is an NSF ADVANCE institution. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status and will not be discriminated against.
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