Director, Biohealth Career Pathways

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. MATC's diverse team members - 42% of whom are employees of color--work with a purpose to serve the students who make us one of the most diverse two-year institutions in the Midwest. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we shared and committed to eliminating equity gaps in higher education for both students and employees. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.

This is a grant-funded position. Funding for this position is contingent upon the terms of the grant. This position is funded through 09/30/2029.

This position is designed for a leader ready to shape the future of Wisconsin's biohealth economy. Under the direction of the Dean, STEM Pathway, the Director, Biohealth Career Pathways will lead ABC (Actualizing Biohealth Career) Pathways, the workforce training innovation arm of the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub. ABC Pathways is designed to align education and training with industry need in Wisconsin's rapidly growing Biohealth sector; the Director will work closely and collaboratively with ABC Pathways leaders, team members, and stakeholders, including a regional governance board that includes leaders from Madison College, the Universities of Wisconsin, Employ Milwaukee, the Workforce Development Board of South Central Wisconsin, and leading Biohealth employers in the region. A successful applicant will need to demonstrate a commitment to systems change, cross-sector collaboration, and leadership, as well as a passion for Biohealth workforce development and an ability to explain the value and potential of the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub to stakeholders and potential partners.

• Promotes Strategic Engagement: The Director is the ABC Pathways Chief Culture officer responsible for identifying emerging stakeholder challenges and strategic solutions. Responsibilities include strategies for 1) promoting collaborative communication among stakeholders, including leading governance board activities; 2) identifying emerging stakeholder challenges and strategic solutions including pathways for new collaborative funding; and 3) developing positive stakeholder engagement in the ABC Pathways project.
  
• Advances the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub's Workforce Education Vision: As an MATC leader, the Director promotes the College's Mission and Vision to provide a positive learning environment that leads to students who complete relevant degree programs and enter the workforce in the field related to biohealth, including: 1) directing activities related to the biotechnology, Radiography, and CNC programs; 2) engaging with project partners to identify emerging talent and training pathways to promote Biohealth opportunities; and 3) collaborate with project partners to assess labor market needs for improved student outcomes.
• Leadership and Supervision: As an MATC leader, the ABC Pathways director will be responsible for leadership and supervision including roles in hiring, coaching/mentoring, performance management, and progressive discipline as needed. The position requires continuous learning and professional development to maintain current knowledge of best practices and standards in higher education with an emphasis on biohealth and workforce development-related fields.
• Cross Functional Relationships and Collaborative Teamwork: As an MATC and ABC Pathways leader, the Director promotes and nurtures collaborative relationships with colleges, universities, workforce boards, and other stakeholders connected to ABC Pathways.
• ABC Pathways Fiscal Sustainability: The Director is responsible for working with the ABC Pathways team to provide leadership in regard to current funding and potential new funding opportunities within the Biohealth Tech Hub related to ABC Pathways.
• Other duties: Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirement, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.

Required Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Health, or related field and five (5) years of related work experience with three (3) years of supervisory experience or one (1) year of staff supervision combined with an Emerging Leaders equivalency.

Preferred Education & Experience: Master's degree in Biology, Health, or related field and more than five (5) years of experience with a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Required Licensure/Certification: None

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Delegation of Work:

Supervision Given:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Direct or indirect supervisory roles, especially in education, health sciences, or workforce development.
• Hiring, coaching, performance evaluation, or managing disciplinary processes.

• Leading multi-stakeholder initiatives, particularly those focused on academic programs, community partnerships, or technical workforce development.
• Oversight of operations, budgets, and logistics in an educational or healthcare related environment.

• Building partnerships with external entities like industry leaders, government agencies, or academic institutions.
• Chairing or co-chairing committees and working groups, particularly across institutions.

• Writing successful grant proposals for federal, state, or private funding-especially in education, healthcare, STEM, or workforce training.
• Collaborating on complex, multi-partner grant applications.

• Developing and managing budgets tied to grant-funded programs.
• Reconciliation and reporting of grant expenditures in compliance with funder requirements.

• Monitoring program outcomes, KPIs, and ensuring alignment with grant objectives.
• Preparing and submitting performance and financial reports to funders.

• Identifying new funding opportunities and building a funding pipeline.
• Strategic planning to align programs with available or potential grants.

• Demonstrates integrity and deals effectively, fairly and in a timely fashion with all stakeholders.

Start Date: This position supports the STEM Pathway and is available to start as soon as possible. This is a grant-funded position. Funding for this position is contingent upon the terms of the grant. This position is funded through 09/30/2029.

Hours: This position is full-time, 1.0 FTE/40+ hours per week. Hours are varied but are generally between 8am and 5pm Monday through Friday. Some evenings and weekends are required based on student programs and initiatives. Hours vary based on departmental needs. Employees will conduct all work hours in the State of Wisconsin, performing work outside the state is strictly prohibited.

Interviews: Selected qualified candidates will be invited to virtually interview for this position on a date to be determined.

EEO/AA: Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law. Milwaukee Area Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator/Employer. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email jobs@matc.edu.