TTC Internal Opportunity: Vice President of Economic Development #26105

Posting number: 26105

Department: Trident Technical College

Division: Presidents Office

Job classification: Vice President

Posting type: Open

Categories: Miscellaneous, Economic Development, Higher Education

Summary

Trident Technical College invites qualified full-time employees to apply for the position of Vice President of Economic Development.

Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President of Economic Development is a key member of the College’s executive leadership team and serves as the institution’s senior leader responsible for advancing workforce development, economic development initiatives, external partnerships, and community engagement strategies. This executive position provides vision, leadership, and strategic direction for workforce development, continuing education, employer partnerships, customized training, apprenticeships, internships, and government relations. The Vice President serves as the College’s principal representative to business and industry leaders, elected officials, public agencies, workforce organizations, and regional economic development partners. The successful candidate will play a critical role in strengthening the College’s position as a premier workforce and economic development partner by building strategic alliances, identifying emerging workforce needs, developing innovative solutions, and expanding opportunities that support regional economic growth.

Key Leadership Responsibilities:

• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for workforce and economic development initiatives.
• Develop and strengthen partnerships with business, industry, government agencies, workforce organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Lead efforts to expand customized training, continuing education, apprenticeships, internships, and employer-focused solutions.
• Collaborate with internal leaders to align workforce initiatives with institutional priorities and regional workforce demands.
• Represent the College with external partners and support advocacy efforts that advance the College’s mission and impact.

Examples of duties

Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in business, economic development, higher education, workforce development, or a closely related field. Doctorate preferred. Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible executive leadership experience in workforce development, economic development, higher education, government relations, or a related field.  Experience within a technical college or community college preferred.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Knowledge of workforce development systems, continuing education, contract training, labor market trends, and economic development strategies.
• Executive leadership skills with the ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives.
• Ability to build and sustain high-level partnerships with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to identify workforce trends and translate community and employer needs into innovative solutions.
• Ability to analyze complex information, establish priorities, and make strategic decisions.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with the ability to represent the College at the local, state, and regional levels.

Supplemental information

This internal recruitment is limited to current Trident Technical College employees occupying full-time positions. The position may be advertised externally at a later date. Applications must be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2026.

Interested candidates must submit a completed online employment application through the SC State Jobs Employment Application system, a current resume highlighting relevant executive leadership experience, and a cover letter outlining their qualifications, leadership philosophy, and vision for advancing workforce and economic development. We encourage eligible employees with a passion for workforce advancement, economic growth, and community impact to consider this opportunity to serve in a key executive leadership role at Trident Technical College.

Employment applicants may be subject to a background check. Failure to consent to a background check will remove your application from further consideration. Background checks are conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
  

Trident Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission or employment on the basis of race, gender, color, national or eth