Director for the Braddock Hills Center and Community Training and Development (Reg FT)

Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) • Braddock Hills, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Develop, supervise, plan, and manage various community training and development programs based on the education and training needs of the community and local workforce. Develop, implement and supervise the educational programming, staffing, publicity and promotion, and daily operations of a center that provides an array of non-credit courses, grants - including the vocational education training programs for students needing learning supports, and apprenticeship programs. Establish strong working relationships and new partnerships with communities, community-based organizations, school districts, local and state government, foundations, human service providers, nonprofits, businesses and others to identify programs and services that will help individuals meet their educational and life enrichment goals and advance workforce development and training throughout the area.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in, higher education administration, human resources management, business, or related field and a minimum of three years’ experience; OR bachelor’s degree in, higher education administration, human resources management, business, or related field and a minimum of five years’ experience.
• Strong human relations, communications, time management, organizational, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Strong planning, program evaluation and budget management skills.
• Creative and innovative leadership, coaching, administrative and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution and negotiation.
• Foresight to prevent issues and quick reaction time to resolve issues.
• Knowledge of trends in adult and continuing education, workforce training and professional development.
• Ability to ascertain and meet community and customer needs.
• Broad knowledge, interest and understanding of a wide range of skilled trade career education and certification requirements.
• Experience in post-secondary education, industrial employment and trade union structure.
• Must have supervisory and management skills.
• Ability to build relationships in the community.

Responsibilities

• Develops partnerships, both internal and external, that lead to student enrollment. These relationships can consist of, but are not limited to, career and technical centers, local companies, service organizations and other like entities.
• Using existing data from the region, advocates and integrates either workforce training or credit programs in center, specifically based on the unique community needs.
• Increases diverse learning opportunities at the center using technology with the purpose of expanding access to Community College of Allegheny County’s student programming, common hour and campus-based meetings (SEIU and/or AFT).
• Represents CCAC on boards of professional, workforce, city, community and civic organizations.
• Researches, develops, and negotiates the management and finances of grants and contracts with local and state government leaders as well as private foundations and non-profit organizations.
• Designs and delivers presentations to local school boards, community-based organizations, non-profit advisory groups, parent groups, other secondary institutions and state agencies and liaisons with school district personnel.
• Supervises center and community training faculty, program coordinators and staff, budget management, business procedures.
• Supervises, facilitates and liaisons with Workforce Development Division admissions, advisement, registration, testing, funding sources, distance learning, while providing quality customer service.
• Meets with individuals throughout the college to discuss current and future plans of the center.
• Leads and develops innovative programming in response to the educational needs of the community.
• Works with the Executive Director of Workforce Development Division and the Center for Teaching and Learning to train new faculty and instructors.
• Performs other job duties as required or as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access to an excellent health plan with a very low out-of-pocket expense network option.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy a range of time-off benefits that are tailored to your position, along with a four-day workweek in the summer for an ideal work-life balance. These benefits vary and may include vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay, as well as options like collegial coverage for faculty.
• Retirement Planning: Options include a 403(b) retirement plan with up to 10% employer match or a state-defined benefit pension.
• Financial Peace of Mind: Employer-paid benefits include group life insurance, short/long-term disability, and access to flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Wellness Support: Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available for confidential support, with resources to address personal and professional challenges.
• Educational Support: Take advantage of tuition waivers, tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, and a variety of professional development opportunities to grow your career.
• Exclusive Employee Perks & Rewards: Save on theme parks, sporting events, electronics, and more!
• Additional Advantages: Free employee parking to make your commute easier.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director