Director of Workforce and Apprenticeship Pathways [Grant-Funded]

Wor-Wic Community College•Salisbury, MD

About The Position

Wor-Wic Community College is hiring a director to build and lead its Center for Workforce and Apprenticeship Pathways. The role provides strategic leadership and oversight for the development, implementation, expansion, and continuous improvement of registered apprenticeship and workforce development initiatives. During the first year, the work will focus entirely on healthcare apprenticeships. The director builds employer and community partnerships, develops workforce pathways, oversees program operations, and expands career and training opportunities that address regional workforce needs. This is a full-time, grant-funded administrative position. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a one-hour lunch; occasional evening and weekend work is required. The role involves travel throughout the college service area and occasional regional, state, or national meetings. The starting salary is expected to range from $66,400 to approximately $81,500, depending on qualifications and grant specifications. The position offers excellent fringe benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in a relevant field.
Experience with data analysis, grant and budget administration, workforce partnerships, strategic planning, assessment, and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong leadership, communication, public speaking, facilitation, planning, organizational, analytical, relationship-building, and project management skills.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Ability to travel throughout the college service area and attend occasional regional, state, or national meetings.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Supervisory experience.
Project management experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and administration of registered apprenticeship programs, including apprenticeship standards, work processes, on-the-job learning plans, related technical instruction, wage progression schedules, policies, procedures, program agreements, and state registration and approval coordination.
Direct healthcare apprenticeship initiatives by identifying workforce needs, engaging healthcare employers and instructional departments, developing career pathways, and establishing sustainable apprenticeship models addressing regional workforce shortages.
Expand apprenticeship pathways into additional industry sectors by analyzing labor market data and employer needs, evaluating growth opportunities, and developing long-range workforce pathway plans.
Cultivate and manage partnerships with employers, workforce, economic development and community organizations, industry associations, government agencies, and educational institutions.
Convene advisory committees, employer roundtables, and stakeholder meetings; provide technical assistance related to apprenticeship development and implementation.
Oversee grant-funded workforce initiatives, including budgets, performance measures, compliance, reporting, audit-ready records, sustainability plans, and funding opportunities.
Supervise assigned personnel; establish operational procedures and workflows; oversee apprenticeship management, employer communications, and participant tracking; and ensure efficient operation of the Center for Workforce and Apprenticeship Pathways.
Direct apprentice recruitment, onboarding, retention, and support; coordinate outreach; promote workforce opportunities; and facilitate access to academic and support services.
Manage and/or contribute to annual and multi-year assessment processes, analyze performance data and stakeholder feedback, and implement continuous quality improvement strategies.
Perform other duties as assigned.