Business Development & Campus Manager - Chippewa Falls

The Business Development & Campus Manager plays a leading role in driving regional economic and workforce development by cultivating strong partnerships with employers and community organizations. The primary focus of this position is identifying workforce trends and training needs, securing contracts, and delivering business solutions such as customized training, technical assistance, and professional development offerings. In addition to its business development responsibilities, this role facilitates the Campus Leadership Team to support the daytoday operations and longrange success of the CVTC Chippewa Falls Campus. The position collaborates closely with campus faculty, staff, and educational and operational leadership to ensure a cohesive and effective campus environment. Meeting employer training needs, strengthening community engagement, and supporting regional economic growth are central to this position, which is based at the Chippewa Falls Campus.

Responsibilities:

Communicate Chippewa Falls Campus and Workforce Solutions & Continuing Education action plans, recommendations, and guidelines to other College teams.
• Formulate and monitor budgets and revenue goals to align with the College's fiscal plan.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of activities, processes, and procedures to guide continuous improvement efforts.
• Workforce Solutions & Continuing Education Business Development:
  • Identify training and educational needs of employers in the assigned territory of Chippewa, Clark, Taylor, Trempealeau & Jackson Counties.
  • Develop, maintain, and grow relationships with employers in the district through face-to-face visits and electronic communications to identify and provide solutions for training and education to support workforce needs of the region.
  • Secure contracts and appropriate business solutions to include customized training, technical assistance, and professional development open enrollment offerings.
  • Identify, promote, and execute grant opportunities and other outside resources to support employer training needs in collaboration with CVTC Foundation and Institutional Research & Grants.
  • In collaboration with academic areas, coordinate contracts, delivery of services, and overall management of approved grants.
  • Evaluate impact of Workforce Solutions & Continuing Education services to customers through surveys and other engagement strategies.
  • Conduct continuous needs assessment strategies to ensure product and service offerings are in alignment with employer needs, technology advancements, and industry trends through research and engagement with CVTC advisory committee members.
  • Maintain accurate reporting documentation within designated customer relationship management (CRM) system and monitor progress within the sales funnel.
  • Serve as a liaison for connecting the businesses and community to CVTC leadership and appropriate departments for educational needs.
  • Collaborate with recruitment and marketing colleagues to align prospective efforts and possible adult recruitment opportunities.
• Community Engagement:
  • Serve as CVTC representative developing and maintaining partnerships and alliances beneficial to the advancement of the CVTC strategic plan and the needs of area business and industry contacts such as chamber, EDCs, etc.
  • Participate in community leadership activities as appropriate.
  • Collaborate and serve as a liaison to the CVTC Foundation to support financial support for the College through connection to potential donors in the defined territory.
  • Serve as the liaison to the broad portfolio of services and resources of CVTC.
• Campus Management:
  • Supervise the Campus Assistant & Continuing Education Assistant.
  • Lead the Campus Leadership Team-academic, student services, public safety, and facilities representatives-to implement College goals and ensure effective oversight of campus operations by fostering a unified, positive campus community through strong communication, collaborative engagement, and coordination of campus activities and community involvement.
  • Promote facility rental at the Chippewa Falls Campus to the region, including the Conference Center.
  • Collaborate with the facilities department on management of building space, as well as lease agreements with tenants to ensure campus space is utilized and optimized to its fullest potential.
  • Serve on the College's EOC (Emergency Operations Center) committee representing Chippewa Falls as primary contact for incident command at this campus.
• Possess and maintain strong facilitation and project management skills.
• Possess and maintain academic knowledge of one- and two-year technical college programs.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to model integrity through self-awareness, personal accountability, ethical behavior, quality standards, and sustainable practices.
• Ability to think critically by applying problem solving practices, acquiring relevant information, using technology and other resources appropriately, and evaluating alternatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively by speaking and writing clearly, concisely, and professionally; practicing active listening; reading critically and adapting communication for audience.
• Ability to recognize personal biases, adapt to different cultural situations, and demonstrate a commitment to respectful interactions with persons of various ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, or educational backgrounds.
• Intermediate knowledge of and skills with technology including software programs for communication, data collection, and decision making including, but not limited to, Office 365 Suite.
• Ability to travel (i.e., access to reliable transportation) to various campuses and other sites as needed to fulfill the responsibilities of this position.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Training and Development, or related field with a minimum of two years of experience in sales, continuing education, or related preferred; OR associate's degree in business, or related field with a minimum of six years of experience in sales, continuing education, or related area preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience representing an organization in community outreach services, working with community groups, chamber of commerce, economic development, and related organizations.
• Experience in management, supervision, and budgeting.
• Experience in grant writing and grant project management.

In evaluating candidates for this position, the College may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform duties of position.

CVTC reserves the right to limit applicant consideration from specific geographic regions when differences in state-level policies, laws, or regulatory frameworks present conflicts with institutional standards and/or fiduciary responsibilities. This practice supports compliance, operational integrity, and alignment with the College's strategic objectives.

The College is seeking to attract diverse instructors and staff who can inspire our increasingly diverse student population. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Consideration will be given to equity-minded individuals committed to collaborating with faculty, staff, administration, students, and community partners who are also committed to closing equity gaps.

2026 annual benefits include:

• 4 weeks of paid vacation time
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid winter break - varies each year based on academic calendar and, at a minimum, includes days between Christmas and New Year's holidays (some exceptions may apply for essential workers)
• Paid summer break - the week of July 4th
• 4 paid personal days
• 3 weeks (15 days) paid sick time annually for absences due to illness, injury, or doctor and dentist appointments of the employee, dependent children, spouse, or parents of the employee or spouse; cumulative to 135 days (1,080 hours)
• Paid bereavement time
• Paid volunteer time
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 annually (eligibility requirements apply)
• Health insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents with attached Health Savings Account (HSA); CVTC contributes $3,400 annually for a family plan or $1,700 annually for a single plan to your HSA
• Wellness incentive of up to $600 for employees enrolled in CVTC's health insurance
• $2,500 cash-payment in lieu of CVTC health insurance coverage for employees who have credible coverage through another source
• Dental insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents
• Vision insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents
• Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid by CVTC
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), CVTC matches 7.2%, vested at 5 years of credible service
• 403(b) tax deferred annuity program
• 457(b) deferred compensation plan
• Section 125 flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development
• Certified Gold Level Family Friendly Workplace (FFW)
• Access to expansive collection of college and public library resources for personal and professional use
• Free or low-cost services offered by CVTC program students, such as computer repair, automotive repair, Shear Inspiration Salon and Spa, aesthetician services and 620 West restaurant and culinary pop ups

Benefits begin on the first date of employment (i.e., there is no waiting period).

CVTC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the college's non-discrimination policies: Tam Burgau, Vice President of Talent & Culture, 620 W. Clairemont Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701, 715-833-6334, WI Relay: 711