Assistant Director for Trades and Apprenticeships

Assistant Director For Trades And ApprenticeshipsHarford Community College (HCC) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we're committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges.Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA/ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status.Excellent benefits package, including 2 weeks paid college break, 15 days of sick leave, and 18 days of paid vacation. Eligible for health, vision and dental benefits, flexible spending accounts, identity theft plan, and legal benefit plan. Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance; employee paid supplemental life insurance available. Participation is required the mandatory retirement plan & two optional retirement plans are available (403b with match after 1 year & 457b). Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance. Tuition waiver for HCC classes and tuition reimbursement are also availableJob DescriptionThe Assistant Director for Trades and Apprenticeships leads the delivery of instructional programming in the area of trades and apprenticeships while supporting department leadership in the creation, delivery and support of educational programming, dual enrollment and contract training, including the development of new initiatives, and the development of new programs and apprenticeships as well as strengthening of existing programs. The Assistant Director will interface with local and national businesses and government and provide support for small business development and special events. The Assistant Director performs day-to-day management of Workforce, contract and continuing education Career and Technical programs in areas such as Manufacturing, Construction, Electrical, HVAC, and / or other based on department needs. Duties include but are not limited to:Ensure delivery of quality programmingConduct program/course evaluations and instructional observationsCreate and implement new processesMaintain databases and create course schedulesCollaborate with HR to hire instructors and staff classesMonitor course start dates and assemble course packetsPrepare reports and enter required local, state, and federal dataCoordinate with marketing on schedules, brochures, and flyersHandle communications and program inquiriesSupport Director with grant submissions and complianceMaintain budget records and review/correct online registrationsFacilitate collaboration with HCPS and prior learning assessmentsSupport instructors with course managementThis position performs work on the HCC campus, and various off-site locations, and occasionally travels to other locations across the region.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position. Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia; non-residents are expected to relocate to meet this requirement.Required QualificationsAssociates degreeMinimum of two years of experience in a workforce development setting to include program development, budget oversight, and marketing programs and eventsRequired Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesKnowledge and experience in various Career and Technical training areas and apprenticeship programsKnowledge and experience developing and delivering instructional programmingFamiliarity with machines, technology and software related to trades and industry trainingAbility to provide services to students and assist them in achieving successAbility to plan course offerings and schedulingAbility to plan and implement programs and eventsExcellent communication and relationship-building skillsPreferred QualificationsBachelor's degreeSupervisory experienceGrant writing or management experienceKnowledge of state and federal compliance requirements for apprenticeship programsKnowledge of and demonstrated experience teaching instructional programmingExperience working with or in higher educationHours Per Week40 - 100%General weekly work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; additional hours may be required based on the needs of the College. Final work schedule to be determined by the supervisor.