Director – Workforce Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for workforce funding and partnerships to secure tuition assistance for students and further Ancora’s mission.

• Identify and pursue grant and partnership opportunities from federal, state, corporate, and industry funding entities.

• Formulate and implement strategies for workforce board and partner development, including research methods, target sources, timelines, collaborators, resources, and anticipated outcomes.

• Act as the primary community liaison and advocate for Ancora schools, students, local industries, and communities.

• Access labor market data and keep abreast of news feeds, social media, industry websites, grants, and requests for proposals.

• Build, nurture, and sustain relationships with government agencies, funding organizations, corporations, and industry partners.

• Provide partners with regular updates and reports on the impact of their investments.

• Collaborate with Academic and Admissions Teams to monitor and communicate the needs of workforce agencies and partners.

• Work alongside admissions and finance teams to identify and address the tuition assistance requirements of students.

• Partner with academic, campus, and compliance staff to understand program offerings and the student demographics served.

• Ensure that all activities, applications, and documentation comply with ethical and legal standards.

• Promote Ancora brands through written communications and presentations.

• Serve as a visible ambassador for the school’s mission.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Marketing, Communications, Non-Profit Management, Business Administration, Public Relations, or a related discipline.

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in workforce agencies, workforce funding, or grant writing.

• Demonstrable success in identifying, writing, and securing competitive Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and institutional grants, preferably in the education and/or non-profit sectors.

• Direct experience within a non-profit school organization, private school, or higher education system is preferred.

• A Master’s degree in Non-Profit Management, Public Administration (MPA), or Business Administration (MBA) is preferred.

• Certified Grant Professional (GPC) credential is desirable.

• Proven experience as a public-facing representative and in fostering strategic partnerships between organizations and local industries or community leaders.

• Practical experience with grant finding and management databases such as Instrumentl, Grants.gov, Candid’s Foundation Directory, or similar platforms.

• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills.

• Strong written communication and presentation abilities.

• Capability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including corporate executives, community leaders, and private donors.

• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• Extended periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer are required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• A supportive and collaborative work environment.