Workforce Liason III/GEO Project Director

Title: Workforce Liason III/GEO Project Director

Salary: Salary $48,168.00

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Southeast KY Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Harlan Campus

Department: Workforce

Total Rewards

Southeast KY Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

The Workforce Liaison III – GEO Project Director serves as the primary leader for the Generating Energy Optimization (GEO) Project, fostering partnerships with industry and business leaders to address local economic needs through collaboration with program administration. This position plays a pivotal role in enhancing workforce development programs, ensuring grant objectives are met, and driving innovative solutions to meet evolving labor market demands. Grant funded for 3 years.

Job Duties:

o Collaborate with employers, community leaders, and educational stakeholders to address workforce gaps.
o Contribute to the creation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of workforce development programs.
o Gather and analyze feedback from stakeholders to align training programs with industry needs.
o Prepare reports and recommendations to guide program development and strategic planning.
o Oversee all GEO Project grant deliverables and ensure compliance with funding requirements.
o Supervise assigned staff, provide guidance, and foster a collaborative team environment.
o Manage project budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure fiscal accountability.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional Skills Requested:

• Supervisory experience.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Grant and budget management skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.