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College of Western Idaho

Assistant Vice President, Workforce Development

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Nampa, ID

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $105K - $131K

💻 Project Management

🗓️ November 12th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The College of Western Idaho is hiring an Assistant Vice President, Workforce Development. The role involves leading workforce innovation by developing strategic initiatives, managing workforce programs, and building employer partnerships to enhance student success and regional workforce alignment.

Highlights
  • Lead development and execution of workforce strategies aligned with institutional and economic priorities.
  • Advise senior leadership on labor market trends and employment outcomes.
  • Manage workforce development programs, staff, budgeting, and market expansion.
  • Ensure compliance with workforce regulations at federal, state, and local levels.
  • Establish and maintain strategic relationships with employers, industry groups, and economic development organizations.
  • Align academic offerings with industry needs to ensure graduate readiness.
  • Drive innovation in non-credit training, apprenticeships, and employer solutions.
  • Lead efforts to secure funding through grants and partnerships.
  • Oversee directors managing workforce development programs across multiple sectors.
  • Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree in education, business, public administration, workforce development or a related field, and over 10 years of progressive leadership experience.
  • Compensation ranges from $104,937 to $131,171 annually.
  • Experience in building and sustaining employer partnerships and a commitment to accessibility and employability are essential.

Assistant Vice President, Workforce Development Full Description

Reports To: 
Vice President, Strategy & Operations
Position Status:
FT - Full-Time
Posted Pay Range: 
$104,937 - $131,171
Lead Workforce Innovation as Assistant Vice President, Employer Partnerships & Workforce Development at CWI! 
Are you a visionary leader passionate about connecting education with industry needs? The College of Western Idaho (CWI) is seeking an Assistant Vice President of Employer Partnerships & Workforce Development to drive strategic initiatives that empower students and strengthen Idaho’s workforce. 

Why Join CWI? 
At CWI, we’re committed to accessible, affordable, and employable education. As Assistant Vice President, you’ll lead transformative workforce programs, build impactful employer partnerships, and shape the future of workforce development in southwest Idaho. 

Benefits: 
CWI offers one of the most affordable and comprehensive benefits packages in higher education, including: 
  • Premium healthcare plans 
  • 11%+ employer retirement contributions 
  • Tuition discounts 
  • Generous personal leave 
  • Professional development opportunities 

Strategic Leadership with Purpose: 
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive workforce development strategy aligned with CWI’s mission and regional economic priorities 
  • Advise the Vice President of Strategy & Operations on labor market trends and employability outcomes 
  • Lead Workforce Development operations, staff, and programs with a focus on innovation and responsiveness 
  • Oversee budgeting, enrollment growth, and market expansion 
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local workforce regulations 

Building Employer Partnerships: 
  • Cultivate strategic relationships with employers, industry groups, government agencies, and economic development organizations 
  • Align academic and technical programs with industry needs to ensure graduate readiness 
  • Represent CWI on workforce boards and regional/state initiatives 
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to coordinate employer engagement 

Driving Innovation in Workforce Programs: 
  • Lead the design and expansion of non-credit training, apprenticeships, and custom employer solutions 
  • Pursue funding opportunities through grants and partnerships 
  • Foster a culture of agility and innovation in response to evolving workforce demands 
  • Oversee Directors of Workforce Development Programs across multiple sectors 

What We’re Looking For: 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business, Public Administration, Workforce Development, or related field 
  • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in workforce development or higher education 
  • Proven success in building and sustaining industry partnerships 
  • Deep understanding of CWI’s mission and commitment to accessibility and employability 
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and change management skills 
  • Ability to foster a student-centered, equity-focused environment 
 
Additional Instructions For Applicants: 
Most positions at CWI are in-person and based on campus. While some roles may allow up to two remote workdays per week, eligibility for remote work is determined on a case-by-case basis at the hiring manager's discretion. All candidates must reside within, or be willing to relocate to, a reasonable commuting distance from CWI. Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status.

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