Central Piedmont is currently accepting applications for the position of
Business Workforce Liaison (Bus.,Tech, & Engineering and Public Safety & Tnsp.)
Job ID: req4972
Position Closing Date: Open Until Filled

GENERAL FUNCTION AND JOB DUTIES

Two full time Business Workforce Liaison positions are available. One will be located in the Business, Technology and Engineering Department and one in the Public Safety & Transportation Department. The job will be performed on multi-campuses.

Anticipated Hire Date: April 3, 2023 or April 10, 2023

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00pm

Hours per Week: 40

General Function

Serves as primary point-of-contact for prospective and existing business clients at both the organizational and individual employee levels to connect and build partnerships across the academic divisions and the
College. Within the one college model, builds collaboration across curriculum and corporate and continuing education programs and other college areas to develop and recommend solutions meeting the needs of businesses and industries in the community.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

1. Leads client / industry prospecting initiatives to position the College as a talent pipeline and
development resource by providing input to target market strategies and implementing tactics to include market research, outreach, and marketing/sales.

2. Leads the identification, development, and implementation of comprehensive educational and student resource solutions to target organizations including goals, objectives, timelines and benchmarks.

3. Manages account activity to include the development of proposals and contracts, account
management to include the development of proposals and contracts, account management to include Customized Training Project clients (client-facing), as well as activity tracking via CRM.

4. Collaborates with internal partners to establish relationships with external business partners and their key stakeholders; communicates their strategic objectives to the college. Attends and serves on committees and advisory boards where appropriate.

5. Develops a complete understanding of product and program area base with a working knowledge of the industries to include trends and appropriate products and resources. Remains up-to-date on competitive offerings.

6. May coordinate special events as directed by the dean that could include scheduling and attending informational tours for the labs/departments, preparation of presentations, capture of meeting minutes and other support where needed.

7. May service in a grant oversight role, where applicable, by creating short-term and long-term grant and activity plans including setting targets for milestones, adhering to deadlines, tracking, and allocating resources.

8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Characteristics•Negotiation and project management skills

• Computer proficiency in desktop applications with database experience
• Strong networking / relationship building skills
• Strong oral and written language skills
• Initiative and self-starter
• Demonstrates and embodies the Central Piedmont one college philosophy

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree and two to four years of work experience in sales, marketing, and/or training programs

Preferred Qualifications

None

Working Conditions

Typical office environment. Travel between campuses and client locations. Must have reliable, personal vehicle.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• A completed Central Piedmont application must be completed on-line. During the on-line application process, applicants will be prompted to upload or build a cover letter and resume.
• College transcripts (if required for the position) must be attached on-line in the "additional documents" section of the application process.
• Applicants that do not have an electronic copy of their transcripts, or find the electronic copy is rejected on-line due to the file size, may fax their transcripts to (704) 330-6066 for attachment to the on-line application.
• All applications must be received in the Human Resources office by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date posted to be guaranteed for consideration. Applications of qualified candidates received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the hiring manager.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary for this position is $47,817. Pay grade for this position is L. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 25% percentile. Contract type is Professional. Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include off-shift hours, evening and weekend assignments may be required of any position. All positions are subject to budget approval. Central Piedmont offers an excellent benefits package to full-time employees including Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Benefits, Disability and more.

ABOUT Central Piedmont

Notice of Nondiscrimination
As a recipient of federal funds, Central Piedmont is required to comply with Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. (“Title IX”), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in educational programs or activities. Central Piedmont Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities, including in the context of admission or employment.