Director – Workforce Development

Ancora Education

. Design and implement a comprehensive workforce funding and partnership strategy to secure student tuition assistance and advance Ancora’s mission .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $65,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing workforce funding strategies, securing grants, and building partnerships within the education and non-profit sectors. Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and advocate for organizational missions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Grant Writing ExperienceWorkforce Funding Strategy DevelopmentPartnership DevelopmentPublic Relations SkillsCertified Grant Professional (GPC)

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Hard Skills

Requests for Proposals (RFPs)Grant ManagementLabor Market Data AnalysisTuition Assistance StrategiesProgram Compliance

Soft Skills

Interpersonal AbilitiesNetworking SkillsWritten CommunicationPresentation SkillsAdvocacy

Tools & Technologies

InstrumentlGrants.govCandid’s Foundation Directory

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Grant Professional (GPC)

Industry Keywords

Non-Profit ManagementHigher EducationCommunity EngagementFunding SourcesStrategic Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement a comprehensive workforce funding and partnership strategy to secure student tuition assistance and advance Ancora’s mission
Identify and respond to grants and partnership opportunities from federal, state, corporate, and industry funding sources
Develop and execute workforce board and partner development strategies, including research methods, target sources, timelines, collaborators, resources, and expected outcomes
Serve as a primary community contact and advocate for Ancora schools, students, local industries, and communities
Access labor market data and monitor news feeds, social media, industry sites, grants, and requests for proposals
Cultivate, steward, and maintain relationships with government agencies, funding agencies, corporations, and industry partners
Provide partners with regular update reports on investment impact
Collaborate with Academic and Admissions Teams to track and communicate workforce agency and partner needs
Work with admissions and finance teams to understand and address student tuition assistance needs
Work with academic, campus, and compliance personnel to understand program offerings and the student body served
Ensure activities, applications, and documentation adhere to ethical and legal standards
Advocate for Ancora brands through written communications and presentations
Act as a visible ambassador for the school’s mission

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Marketing, Communications, Non-Profit Management, Business Administration, Public Relations, or a related field
3–5 years of progressive workforce agency, workforce funding or grant writing experience
Proven portfolio of identifying, writing, and securing competitive Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and institutional grants, ideally within the education and/or non-profit sector
Direct experience working within a non-profit school organization, private school, or higher education system preferred
Master’s degree in Non-Profit Management, Public Administration (MPA), or Business Administration (MBA) preferred
Certified Grant Professional (GPC) credential preferred
Demonstrated experience serving as a public-facing representative and building strategic partnerships between an organization and local industries or community leaders
Hands-on experience with grant finding and management databases such as Instrumentl, Grants.gov, Candid’s Foundation Directory, or similar
Outstanding interpersonal and networking abilities
Strong written communication and presentation skills
Ability to engage with diverse stakeholders, including corporate executives, community leaders, and private donors
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer