POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
FLSA STATUS:
Manger Economic Development
Exempt
CATEGORY:
GRADE:
Professional
G
JOB SUMMARY: Prospect with local businesses to identify and grow training opportunities for El Paso
Community College (EPCC) area of Instruction and Workforce Education. Research, network, advertise or
other means of generating training interest from local businesses. Develop, negotiate and coordinate with
internal and external entities to respond to these requests. Identify and assist in developing grants,
contracts and cooperative agreements to grow and identify region training needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
YEARLY
PERCENT OF
TIME
25%
1.
Work with local businesses within the community to strategically plan, network
and develop training opportunities to promote and support EPCC’s Instruction and
Workforce Education programs. Conduct research to identify and address
prospective customers, market and build partnerships with new clients; retain and
grow existing training opportunities. Manage appropriate EPCC teams which
include instructors to determine existing resources and develop a curriculum, work
on proposals, bid the training and coordinate bids with Purchasing and Contract
Management.
2.
Research and assist in completing funding applications/proposals for grants,
contracts, and cooperative agreements to generate new funding for the Workforce
Education area. Ensure applications and proposals are completed and submitted in
a timely manner to corresponding parties. Collaborate with the Workforce
departments to develop new programs and expand existing programs. Coordinate
with internal Instructional/Workforce departments to develop and implement a
comprehensive strategy for Adult Basic Education.
20%
3.
Monitor all externally funded projects to ensure compliance with short and long
term goals and timelines. Monitor current contract expenditure levels; work with
approved budgets and if necessary develop and submit amendments for extensions
and renewals.
15%
4.
Assist and work with the Vice President of Instruction and Workforce by
submitting weekly reports on relevant training opportunities and resources needed
to address future projects. Present updates to multiple groups including the
Workforce Team and Leadership Team. Travel to meet with business contacts and
attend meetings.
15%
5.
Develop and manage a tracking system to monitor training opportunities, grants,
contracts, and cooperative agreements. Compile research data for reporting
purposes, and develop action plans to achieve project goals. Assist Workforce in
developing procedures to streamline processes.
10%
Effective: 7/13/15
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6.
Act as EPCC liaison between the business community and instructional
departments, provide feedback when appropriate. Participate in business
organizations such as Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club and
other organizations to assist in networking and researching industry training needs.
5%
7.
Provide personnel management, direction and guidance to staff and faculty
including performance appraisal, coaching, personal and professional
development.
5%
8.
Perform other duties as assigned.
5%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Vice President of Instruction and Workforce Education
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Direct and indirect supervisory responsibility of staff.
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES: Departmental budget/grants
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Master’s Degree.
EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years related experience.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES: Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and insurable by
the district’s auto liability insurance carrier; must have a reliable vehicle.
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Skills/Abilities:
 Strong and effective communication skills; both orally and written;
 Ability to write, interpret and respond to RFP’s, RFQ’s, and Contract Opportunities;
 Ability to oversee all phases of grant development to include grant writing;
 Ability to conduct research methodology, evaluation and assessment;
 Strong project management experience;
 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the
public;
 Strong problem solving skills;
 Ability to communicate and interact with individuals at all levels of the institution;
 Strong presentation skills and public speaking;
 Effective time management to include prioritizing and planning work activities;
 Ability to understand, analyze and interpret policies and procedures;
 Ability to work in a diverse environment and be sensitive to issues of diversity and
inclusion.
2.
Equipment Used: Personal Computer, scanner, and other equipment associated with an
office environment.
3.
Software Used: A variety of spreadsheet, word-processing, database, e-mail, and presentation
software.
Effective: 7/13/15
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; or use hands to handle or feel; reach with
hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10
pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Alternative or combined skills in understanding, negotiating, selecting, developing, and
motivating people are important to the highest degree due to constant interaction with other
people, at any level within the organization or the community, position’s accountability for the
development, motivation, assessment, and reward of employees, and to deal with irrational
situations where the outcome is unpredictable.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work
environment is usually moderate.
Effective: 7/13/15
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POSITION TITLE:
Manager Economic Development
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work
environment factors described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
None
Stand
Walk
Sit
Use hands to finger, handle or feel
Reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
Talk
Hear
Taste
Smell
WEIGHT and FORCE
DEMANDS:
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
More than 100 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Wet or humid conditions(non-weather)
Work near moving mechanical parts
Work in high, precarious places
Fumes or airborne particles
Toxic or caustic chemicals
Outdoor weather conditions
Extreme cold(non-weather)
Extreme hot (non-weather)
Risk of electrical shock
Work with explosives
Risk of radiation
Vibration
Over 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
None
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
Over 2/3
X
X
X
None
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
VISION DEMANDS:
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Distance vision (Clear vision at 20 feet or more)
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus
Effective: 7/13/15
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
X
X
X
X
X
X
Amount of Time
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Required
X
X
X
X
X
X
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NOISE LEVEL:
Very quiet
Quiet
Moderate
Loud
Very Loud
Exposure Level
X
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and
responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration
of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employee may be directed
to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.
I certify that I have received a copy of this job description. I have read and understand the duties and
responsibilities of this position.
X
Employee Signature
Effective: 7/13/15
Date
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