The Role
Lead and expand dual enrollment and high school workforce programs by aligning offerings with regional needs, building K-12 and industry partnerships, managing MOUs, supervising dual enrollment and workforce training staff, overseeing curriculum for healthcare and commercial driving pathways, and representing the institution at community and workforce events.
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Director of Workforce and K-12 Partnerships
Highlands College
Full-Time-MUS Fiscal Year Contract
Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program.
Applications received by 8/9/2026 will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Are you a strategic leader passionate about bridging the gap between education and career success? As the Director of Workforce Development and K-12 Partnerships, you will spearhead the growth, alignment, and implementation of our dual enrollment and high school workforce programs. You will cultivate vital relationships with industry leaders and K-12 educational partners to build robust school-to-work pipelines. Additionally, you will provide strategic oversight to curriculum development and directly supervise our dedicated dual enrollment and workforce training staff.
Duties:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Physical Demands:
For full consideration application materials must be complete.
Please include:
Highlands College
Full-Time-MUS Fiscal Year Contract
Montana Technological University provides a comprehensive benefits package for all eligible positions that includes health, dental and vision insurance, mandatory retirement plan with employer contribution, partial tuition waiver, and a wellness program.
Applications received by 8/9/2026 will be guaranteed full review and consideration. Applications received after that date may be considered until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
Are you a strategic leader passionate about bridging the gap between education and career success? As the Director of Workforce Development and K-12 Partnerships, you will spearhead the growth, alignment, and implementation of our dual enrollment and high school workforce programs. You will cultivate vital relationships with industry leaders and K-12 educational partners to build robust school-to-work pipelines. Additionally, you will provide strategic oversight to curriculum development and directly supervise our dedicated dual enrollment and workforce training staff.
Duties:
- Drive Strategy: Align dual enrollment and workforce offerings with institutional priorities and regional economic demands.
- Build Partnerships: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with industry leaders, public school districts, charter schools, and homeschool networks.
- Manage Agreements: Draft, execute, and oversee Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with all partner entities.
- Oversee Programs: Lead the implementation and growth of high school workforce initiatives, including The Foundations of Healthcare and Commercial Truck Driving school-to-work programs.
- Lead Teams: Supervise, mentor, and evaluate the Dual Enrollment Coordinator and workforce training staff (including CNA and CDL instructors).
- Represent the Organization: Act as the primary institutional representative at community meetings, conferences, and workforce development initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- 5+ years working with High School/K-12 partners
- A clear understanding of dual enrollment, the STARS Act, and workforce pathways
- 5+ years working in Higher Education
- A proven history of workforce initiatives with High Schools including but not limited to pathways in Healthcare and Commercial Driving
- Experience with workforce and academic platforms including but not limited to CDL PowerSuite, Banner, TMU (training site- Headmaster), and Canvas
- Experience supervising staff.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master of Science in Management/Leadership
Physical Demands:
- Ability to move across various event locations and transport recruitment materials weighing up to 20 pounds for career fairs and school visits, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
For full consideration application materials must be complete.
Please include:
- Cover letter addressing qualifications,
- Resume
- Contact information for 3 professional references.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- 5+ years working with High School/K-12 partners
- Clear understanding of dual enrollment, the STARS Act, and workforce pathways
- 5+ years working in Higher Education
- Proven history of workforce initiatives with High Schools including pathways in Healthcare and Commercial Driving
- Experience with workforce and academic platforms including CDL PowerSuite, Banner, TMU (Headmaster), and Canvas
- Experience supervising staff
- Master of Science in Management/Leadership
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The Company
What We Do
Montana Technological University, founded in 1900 as the Montana State School of Mines, is a leading STEM institution in the Rocky Mountain West, established to meet the demand for engineers and resource managers.
