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Anne Arundel Community College · 1 day ago

Director, Skilled Trades

Maryland, United States

Part-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$104K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

Anne Arundel Community College is focused on enhancing workforce development programs, and they are seeking a Director for Skilled Trades. The Director will lead the development and assessment of programs, oversee curriculum and staff, and collaborate with community partners to ensure effective training in skilled trades.

Higher Education

Culture & Values

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and direction for the development of program enhancement and implementation of innovative continuing education and contract training based on assessed business community and local/regional industry and labor market needs in the areas of skilled trades and transportation

Works with associations such as Associated Builders and Contractors and Independent Electrical Contractors to establish partnerships that generate revenue for the college and provide a career pathway for students

Ensures that programming is inclusive and accessible in the following areas of responsibility: apprenticeship (electrical, HVAC, low voltage, and plumbing), pre-apprenticeship (electrical, HVAC, low voltage, mechanical tech, and carpentry), welding, and diesel technician

Participates as an active member of the CEWD Director's team to implement the school's shared vision and strategic plans

Collaborates with other AACC department staff to promote a unified approach to program delivery

Serves on college-wide committees to further the goals of the institution

Liaises with related business and community organizations on behalf of AACC to build strategic partnerships for program currency and employment opportunities for students

Assumes a lead role in the planning, marketing, and execution of events designed to increase awareness in the community of the programming offered at the CCIT

Assures that courses and programs follow best practices including identifying and achieving specific measurable outcomes and college competencies

Creates strategies based on results to continuously direct course development, improvement and promote student achievement

Oversees the ongoing enrollment analysis of courses, programs and facilities using data driven reports and environmental scanning tools

Develops 3-5 year program schedules to maximize student recruitment and retention leading to credit pathways

Directs the implementation of strategies to achieve departmental and school enrollment and revenue goals

Assures instructional environments are regularly assessed and perceived as high quality

Oversees the registration of 500+ contract based apprenticeship students each fiscal year

Ensures that the instructional lab spaces at the CCIT are maintained to the highest standards of safety, cleanliness and functionality

Acts as the final point of contact for emergencies that would directly impact the safety of students, staff, and faculty

Oversees the development of a preventative maintenance plan for all equipment

Ensures that all CCIT labs comply with OSHA and state requirements for safe equipment operation

Monitors all service repair and work orders

Facilitates the acquisition and sunsetting of all lab equipment including quotes and liaising with BFRO, IIT, and Facilities

Works with the Dean and Assistant Deans to set a strategic plan for the CCIT that meets the needs of the college, students and other key stakeholders

Regularly monitors and assess the metrics set forth in the strategic plan and adjusts programming and services, as necessary to support the Center’s success

Ensures that all instructional materials comply with established accessibility standards to support equitable access for all learners

Responsibilities include verifying that digital content remains consistently accessible upon each download, ensuring all video materials feature accurate captions and audio descriptions, and confirming that PowerPoint presentations and other visual content are fully optimized with appropriate alt text and formatting for users with disabilities

Determines roles and responsibilities of departmental personnel and oversees recruitment, hiring, supervision and evaluation of faculty and staff

Fosters a collaborative and supportive work environment by establishing an annual plan to continually increase the professional knowledge, skills and abilities of departmental staff and faculty

Oversees preparation and ongoing analysis of multiple types of departmental budgets (e.g., operating, enterprise, grants, etc.) and enrollment projections to achieve department and school goals

Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Deans, Dean, or the Provost/Vice President for Learning

Qualification

Workforce development programsBudget managementStrategic partnershipsMS Office SuiteSupervisionCommunity college experienceFacilities operationsOrganizational skills

Required

Master's degree in business, education, or related field

Five years of experience managing diverse workforce development programs, budgets, staff, and faculty

Five years of experience in developing strategic partnerships among organizations including the public sector, institutions of higher education, and the business community

Three years of experience in fiscal planning, analysis and budget management to meet stated goals

Strong organizational skills, including the ability to interact effectively and tactfully with diverse populations (students, administrators, faculty/staff, professional organizations, business, and the general public)

Experience using the MS Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms such as Teams/Zoom at the intermediate level

Demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive environment and the ability to deal tactfully with all internal and external constituents

Ability to function with minimal supervision with attention to details and deadlines including the ability to work a flexible schedule (including evenings and weekends) and travel to accommodate the needs of the department