Campus Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education

Connecticut State Community College•Winsted, CT

1d•$80,901 - $86,320•Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education performs a full range of duties related to strategic development and delivery of occupational, non-credit certificates, and personal development programs in order to meet the varied learning needs of the populations served. Workforce Development education includes short-term courses and certificate programs that lead directly to employment and professional development training for incumbent workers. Personal Enrichment programs include youth enrichment education and adult enrichment programs for lifelong learners. This position directs part-time and full-time program coordinators, part-time faculty and clerical support personnel in conducting research and needs assessment, program and instructional design, curriculum development, program implementation, and assessment of the quality of courses, workshops, seminars and other forms of non-credit instruction and training at a community college.

Requirements

Master’s degree in an appropriately related field with at least two (2) or more years of related experience and up to two (2) years of supervisory experience; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.
Curriculum design in an adult learning environment.
Academic administration.
Marketing, business development, public relations or a related field.
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Nice To Haves

Experience with operational budget oversight, including determining profit margins of classes or programs.
Experience with establishing and sustaining innovative workforce programs that meet evolving community needs.
Experience with non-credit program curriculum development and scheduling, with emphasis on stackable credentials and certification pathways.
Experience supervising different levels of hourly and salaried employees.

Responsibilities

Research and analysis.
Accountable for researching and analyzing the workforce development, incumbent worker and continuing education needs of learners in the College’s service area.
Program design, development and delivery.
Accountable for designing, developing and marketing workforce development and continuing education programs which meet the workforce, educational, recreational and training needs and interests of the communities served by the College within the realm of appropriateness and capabilities of the College.
Training, development and direction of staff.
Accountable for providing an appropriately qualified staff and part-time faculty and for assuring their effective performance.
Budget and fiscal management.
Accountable for management of financial resources and for the value of services provided with those resources.
Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
Service on assigned committees and task forces
Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends.