Director, Accelerated Training

Are you someone who strives for excellence, values accountability, provides the best service, all while reflecting unwavering integrity? Our talented team members across the state follow the behaviors, beliefs and outcomes of these core values to ensure that our vision is met. If you're ready to join the TSTC family and make great memories please complete our application process.

• Demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service, and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students, and members of the community.

• Provide high-level leadership and full P&L responsibility for all regional accelerated training operations.

• Oversee regional deployment of training programs, including supervision of instructional and administrative staff, ensuring alignment with performance metrics and quality standards.

• Develop and manage the regional training budget, ensuring profitability and adherence to financial targets.

• Build and maintain partnerships with local employers, chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, and workforce boards to identify training opportunities and workforce needs.

• Drive regional growth through strategic client engagement, program innovation, and marketing collaboration.

• Ensure compliance with institutional and external agency policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.

• Analyze performance data, prepare reports, and make data-driven decisions to improve training outcomes and efficiency.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of operational systems, curriculum alignment, and learner outcomes.

• Collaborate across TSTC divisions to ensure coordinated and consistent service delivery.

• Develop individual product goals for grant, cash training, and profitability while capitalizing on growth opportunities within the Texas State Technical College footprint.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field from an accredited college or university.

• Four plus years of management experience in business or industry. Demonstrated successful ability in business, education, and/or training with knowledge of workforce development and instructional programs.

• Experience with managing budgets, P&L responsibility, and project management, along with knowledge of evaluation methods.

• Extensive knowledge and expertise in business development and consultative selling techniques.

• Ability to work with federal and state government, education, business, and industry association people at all levels and with varied backgrounds and expertise.

• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare meaningful reports.

• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short and long-range goals.

• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

• Skill in conducting needs analysis and working with business and industry to determine training needs.

• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to provide strategic guidance, inspire teams, and drive results in the area of external relations.

• Relationship Building: Proven track record in establishing and nurturing relationships with key stakeholders to advance organizational goals.

• Workforce Alignment: Knowledge of workforce trends, credentialing pathways, and employer training needs.

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think critically, analyze data and trends, and develop innovative strategies for external relations.

• Effective Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate TSTC's value proposition and engage stakeholders.

• Collaboration: Strong aptitude for collaborating across departments and functions to achieve shared goals and maximize impact.

• Ethical Conduct: Commitment to upholding ethical standards and promoting integrity in all external relations activities.

• Innovation: Ability to identify emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in external relations and apply them strategically to advance TSTC's objectives.

• This is a Flexible/Hybrid position that works from an off-campus location, but must be available for on-campus meetings and support as required by business needs.

• This role may require occasional travel to different office locations and events

• Ability to perform essential physical tasks such as sitting, standing, walking, lifting, or other job-specific movements as needed.

• Flexibility to work outside regular business hours as needed

• This position is full time, requiring a standard 40-hour work week

• This role is classified as salaried, exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

• This position is not ORP eligible

Note: This job description is intended to provide an overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and requirements. This role may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary by the supervisor or institution.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at TSTC.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.