Director (VI) of Training Source

Los Rios Community College District•Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

Under the general direction of the Associate Vice President of Instruction, Workforce Development, the Director of Training Source develops quality educational programming for Contract Education, the Government Training Academy, other non-credit offerings, and other high-priority Workforce Development programs. The Director is responsible for marketing, implementing, and administering Training Source programming, including contract education for private and public businesses and educational-sector partners, as well as workplace coaching opportunities. The role works with industry partners, community agencies, college administration, faculty, counselors, staff, research analysts, and instructional and student services areas to support participating students and the college’s Workforce Development programs. American River College expects employees to demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion, engage in self-reflection and continuous improvement, be accountable for their actions, regard all students as capable and worthy of care, and respect others’ perspectives and lived experiences. Applicants must have a master’s degree from an accredited institution, one year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment, and meet the minimum qualifications of a faculty discipline at the college. Applicants must also demonstrate an equity-minded focus and sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds and learning needs of community college students and foster an inclusive educational and employment environment. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment.
Meet the minimum qualifications of a faculty discipline at the college.
Demonstrate an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including students with physical or learning disabilities and differences in learning styles.
Successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
Be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, coordinate, and direct Training Source program activities.
Develop and implement revenue-generating contract education programs for the public, private, and educational sectors.
Hire, supervise, and evaluate faculty; develop instructor assignments and schedules to meet industry partners’ needs; and conduct needs assessments for industry partners.
Support the college through services that reflect its academic mission, vision, and values.
Coordinate activities that promote Training Source and support academic services, student support, retention, tutoring, and monitoring student progress.
Attend appropriate conferences, workshops, program trainings, and staff or committee meetings as directed.
Conduct orientation sessions.
Serve as a resource for industry partners, staff, students, partner organizations, and the community.
Track student contacts, monitor required services, and provide follow-up throughout program participation.
Provide data for institutional research.
Oversee qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, and evaluate programs.
Conduct follow-up studies and evaluate program services.
Develop, authorize, and monitor program expenditures and budgets in conjunction with, and subject to review and approval by, the Associate Vice President of Workforce Development.
Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with industry partners, instructional areas, and college staff.
Prepare reports and develop program goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.