Joe Konopka, PhD

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DISC Type : DS

Vice President, Workforce Development and Strategic Partnerships at Ocean County College

Kendall Park, New Jersey, United States

Overview

As Vice President for Workforce Development and Strategic Partnerships at Ocean County College, Joseph Konopka, PhD, leads initiatives connecting education and economic growth. He designs innovative programs to close skills gaps for adult learners, leveraging his expertise in organizational leadership and technology transformation. Colleagues describe him as an inspiring, analytical leader with an uncanny ability to see both macro and micro perspectives.

Personality Overview

Long-Term Thinker

Dynamic But Sincere

Consummate Professional

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Workforce Innovation
His entire role is dedicated to creating innovative workforce programs, closing skill gaps, and building pathways between talent and opportunity, a central theme in his work.
AI in Higher Education
He has specific expertise in the role of Artificial Intelligence within higher education from his consulting work and has posted about AI's transformative role in upskilling workers.
White-Collar Apprenticeships
He recently shared a post highlighting the transformative potential of apprenticeships in white-collar fields like IT, finance, and healthcare to close skills gaps.

Media Appearances

Joe has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2023
Vice President, Workforce Development and Strategic Partnerships at Ocean County College
1-2019 - 11-2023
Vice President For Academic Affairs at Ocean County College
10-2017 - 1-2019
Associate Vice President For Academic Affairs at Ocean County College
Adjunct Professor at Kean University
Educational Consultant at Higher Education

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Northcentral University
MS from New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Insights For Selling To Joe

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Joe is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Joe

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Joe move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Joe take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Joe

Personality Compatibility


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