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　　Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

　　Posting Details

　　Position Information

　　Posting Number S05135P

　　Position Title Workforce Development Manager - TMAC

　　Department TMAC

　　Location Arlington

　　Job Family Research

　　Position Status Full-time

　　Work Hours Standard

　　Work Schedule

　　Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.

　　Overtime as necessary to fulfill customer requirements.

　　Remote work with travel required to support regional offices, and attend approved conferences and meetings needed to perform duties as assigned.

　　Open to External and Internal

　　Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.

　　Duration Funding expected to continue

　　Pay Basis Monthly

　　Benefits Eligible Yes

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　　University Information

　　The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution ( HSI ) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution ( AANAPISI ), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

　　Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

　　Job Summary

　　This is an exempt remote position that supports the development and delivery of workforce training and upskilling services required to meet stakeholder and organizational metrics to narrow the workforce gap in Texas. The position is a statewide leadership position with responsibilities to support regional offices across the state with a statewide team.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities

　　Design, develop, and implement comprehensive training programs that address the skills and knowledge gaps identified within the target market(s) across Texas.

　　Develop internal training programs to assure TMAC skills and capabilities are aligned with external stakeholder needs.

　　Develop and maintain strategic statewide partnerships to support workforce programs, initiatives and events that serve to narrow the workforce gap.

　　Develop and maintain up to date knowledge and understanding of local industry needs, workforce trends, resources and programs available at both the State and Federal level.

　　Lead, assist and support grant writing efforts.

　　Assure evaluative data is collected and reported according to key assessment metrics based on stakeholder and organizational needs.

　　Supervisory Responsibilities:

　　Management of third-party contractor activities.Budgetary Responsibilities:

　　Management of project specific budgets.

　　Required Qualifications

　　Bachelor’s degree in business, organizational development, human resources, engineering, or relevant degree needed to perform job requirements.

　　Eight to ten (8-10) years’ experience in a workforce related capacity performing duties aligned with this job description.

　　Familiarity of industrial, economic development, civic, philanthropic, and educational/training leadership in Texas.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Master’s degree with ten (10) or more years of experience.

　　Manufacturing Experience.

　　Project Management degree, certificate or demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects and teams.

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

　　Perform workforce development and training based on best practices.

　　Adapt industry best practices to individual project needs and circumstances.

　　Communicate regularly and effectively with a variety of constituents.

　　Maintain focus on project goals/objectives.

　　Support initiatives that involve significant changes in systems, processes, or culture.

　　Communicate effectively, both orally and in written correspondence.

　　Effectively utilize conflict resolution tactics with discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.

　　Research, compile, and summarizing a variety of information such as but not limited to financial, and statistical data and materials.

　　Apply logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks.

　　Work independently in a remote situation with the ability to multi-task and prioritize duties.

　　Identify grant or funding opportunities to support Workforce Development programs that achieve metrics aligned with stakeholder and organizational goals.

　　Lead, assist and support grant writing efforts.

　　Excellent oral and written communication skills.

　　Participate effectively in complex projects as part of a team.

　　Utilization of various applications: Salesforce, Power-BI, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.

　　Ability to build collaborations and partnerships.

　　Lead, manage, and report on multiple projects.

　　Lead, coach and direct a team.

　　Utilize data analytic platforms to research occupation data and labor market trends.

　　Ability to present TMAC and its programs professionally to an audience.

　　Other Requirements

　　Working Conditions

　　Physical Demands:

　　• Ability to stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10 – 25 pounds.

　　• May require sitting for long periods of time.

　　• Good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp.

　　• Visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read technical information.

　　Special Conditions for Eligibility

　　CBC Requirement

　　It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

　　EEO Statement

　　It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington ( UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.

　　ADA Accommodations

　　The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email [email protected].

　　Posting Detail Information

　　Number of Vacancies 1

　　Open Until Filled

　　Minimum Number of References Required 3

　　Maximum Number of References Accepted 3

　　Special Instructions to Applicants

　　Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

　　Requirement Questions

　　Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

　　How many years of experience do you have in grants or contracts? (Open Ended Question)How many years of supervisory experience do you have?

　　None/less than 2 years

　　3 to 4 years

　　4 to 5 years

　　6 or more years

　　How many years of professional experience do you have in the related field?

　　None/less than 2 years

　　2 to 3 years

　　4 to 5 years

　　6 years or more

　　Documents Needed To Apply

　　Required Documents

　　Resume or CV

　　Cover/Interest Letter

　　Optional Documents