Central Piedmont is in search of an Executive Director, Corporate Engagement (Grant Funded) for the Central Campus. 

This role identifies, cultivates, and stewards relationships and collaborations within the college and externally with businesses, governments, and community agencies in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area. In addition, the role provides strategic leadership of a corporate engagement team that works to position the college as a total business resource in the community.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for developing, implementing, and executing a comprehensive corporate engagement strategy and a tactical plan for the college.

2. Develops high-quality and professional partnerships with Charlotte-Mecklenburg community partners.

3. Manages the corporate engagement and applicable grant related budgets. 

4. Supervises Business Workforce Liaisons and Director of Customized Training activities.

5. Implement a business tracking and reporting database to assess corporate engagement activities and market penetration. Maintains a collegewide database of corporate partner information.

6. Collaborates with college departments to develop and execute corporate engagement activities to increase awareness of the college and college resources.

7. Develops and tracks metrics to measure community engagement activities and the effectiveness of those activities.

8. Collaborates across curriculum and non-credit program areas to recommend college resources and training suitable for business and industry needs.

9. Develops and uses post engagement surveys to assess community satisfaction measures and ways to solicit feedback for additional needs.

10. Collaborates on the development, tracks opportunities, and reports on outcomes of community engagement activities.

11. Represents the college in economic development and community engagement activities such as participation in local workforce development board meetings and events.

12. Develops and presents an annual report of corporate engagement activities and community impact.

13. Has in-depth knowledge and remains current on information related to community colleges, workforce, and economic development resources.

14. Represents the college at workforce development training and events.

15. Participates in ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

16. Provides excellent internal and external customer service and leads training for customer service of the corporate engagement team.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Characteristics

* Computer technology and application skills
* Excellent presentation skills
* Flexibility and the ability to handle multiple tasks
* Marketing/Outreach skills
* Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
* Ability to work with diverse employees and populations
* Experience in event planning and coaching
* Project management skills
* Excellent leadership and decision-making skills

Anticipated Hiring Date: June 1, 2023

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, plus evenings

Work Hours: 40

This is a Grant Funded position expected to end 6/30/2025

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a business-related field and 5 years of management and supervisory experience in a community engagement or business development capacity

Possess supervisory, leadership, sales, and marketing skills, and a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree

Business development experience in higher education

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

1. 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.
2. College transcripts (if required for the position) must be attached on-line in the "additional documents" section of the application process.
3. 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.
4. 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 $59,608 - $75,224. Pay grade for this position is N. Initial placement for new employees is customarily at entry level through 25% percentile. Contract type is Administrative. 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

Central Piedmont Community College is Mecklenburg County’s resource for academic excellence and cultural enrichment. Central Piedmont is in close proximity to the Queen City’s robust public transportation system, professional sports arenas, and a number of premiere restaurant and shopping outlets that attract visitors from Mecklenburg County and beyond. Today, close to 40,000 students call Central Piedmont home. With eight locations, it is one of the largest community colleges in the Carolinas and serves people of all ages who seek a real-world, affordable, hands-on education that will transform their lives and strengthen the economic, social, and cultural environment of Mecklenburg County.

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.