Area Director

Job Title

Job Responsibilities

Manage all tasks associated with multiple small or large-scale workforce development projects that result from a business location or expansion in the state and that involves new employment opportunities for the State's citizens. Deploy the organizations project management approach and methodologies of discovery, design, and delivery of projects and key components of the organizations core competencies in business development, training and project execution to delivery state incentive services to client companies in the most effective manner; managing the human, capital and equipment resources required to successfully execute the project. Coordinate and manage workforce projects using the prescribed methodologies designed by the organization based on project level complexity and specific client company requirements. Develop final scope of work, budget, and schedules for multiple small or large-scale projects to ensure project deliverables are met on time and within budget. Manages the business development efforts that lead to the attraction and retention of workforce projects in the local college service area, and represents the SC Technical College System, readySC and the State of South Carolina in attending meetings of local, state, national and international organizations involved in the project management of economic development activities to enhance competence and awareness in technology, training techniques, methods and innovations.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a related area and experience in marketing, economic development, sales, or customer service. Experience in project management. Candidates must have strong presentation and communication skills. Must be able to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities to include, but not limited to problem solving, flexible work scheduling, adapting to a changing environment and working with a wide variety of people at all levels. Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) is highly desirable but not required. Must possess ability to manage project budgets in designated area, ranging from $5,000 to over $2,000,000.

Additional Comments

This position is located at Central Carolina Technical College - Advanced Manufacturing Technology Training Center - 853 Broad Street Sumter, SC 29150.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.