Director of Workforce, Career, and Experiential Learning (PA)

Finger Lakes Community College•Canandaigua, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Workforce, Career, and Experiential Learning provides leadership and operational oversight for workforce development, career services, and career-connected experiential learning at Finger Lakes Community College. The Director works with faculty, staff, employers, and community partners to develop programs that prepare students for high-demand careers and address regional economic and workforce needs. In this role, experiential learning refers to career-connected experiences such as internships, cooperative education, apprenticeships, and other work-based learning. The position advances integrated learning pathways, experiential education, student success, community engagement, and regional vitality. The Director develops a strategic vision for workforce training and career development; oversees workforce and career training programs responsive to labor market needs; leads applied learning initiatives; and aligns workforce initiatives with academic programs and regional economic priorities. The role collaborates with industry and college partners to identify workforce needs, develop customized and non-credit training, analyze labor markets, and establish industry advisory councils and public-private partnerships. The Director expands career-connected learning and employer partnerships, leads comprehensive career services, and monitors outcomes and student satisfaction. The position supervises staff, supports events and employer engagement, pursues grants and external funding, manages budgets and operations, ensures regulatory compliance, and uses program data to guide continuous improvement. Occasional travel may be required, and evening or weekend work may be required for programs and events. The position follows a hybrid model combining on-site and remote work. A flexible work schedule is available after successful completion of training. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the position is not eligible for employment under a Section 211 waiver.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Demonstrated progressively responsible leadership experience.
Knowledge of career and technical education (CTE), career services, and applied learning best practices.
Experience managing budgets and financial resources.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, including the ability to build and sustain effective partnerships.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in education, workforce development, business administration, or a related field.
Experience developing workforce training programs in collaboration with industry partners.
Familiarity with workforce funding models, apprenticeship programs, and employer partnerships.
Knowledge of labor market trends, emerging workforce needs, and industry-recognized credentials.
Experience in curriculum and/or academic program development.
Knowledge of student retention best practices and strategies that promote engagement and academic success.
Experience aligning workforce initiatives with strategic enrollment and student success goals.
Experience in a community college setting.
Experience working within shared governance structures.
Experience with grant implementation, compliance, reporting, and fiscal management.
Experience managing external or grant-funded resources.
Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and adjust budgets across a fiscal year and/or the life cycle of a grant.
Experience preparing, interpreting, and analyzing statistical and performance reports.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive vision for workforce training and career development aligned with the College’s mission and strategic goals.
Oversee workforce and career training programs that respond to labor market needs, emerging industries, and employer demand.
Provide leadership for applied learning initiatives, including internships, cooperative education, service learning, undergraduate research, work-based learning, apprenticeships, and project-based learning.
Align workforce initiatives with academic programs and regional economic development priorities, and support student success, retention, completion, and career outcomes.
Collaborate with business and industry leaders to identify workforce needs and create customized training programs.
Work with the Associate Provost, faculty, and staff to develop non-credit workforce training aligned with industry-recognized certifications and pathways to credit-bearing programs.
Conduct labor market analysis to assess workforce trends, employer demand, and regional skills gaps.
Develop industry advisory councils and public-private partnerships to expand workforce training opportunities and align programs with employer needs.
Support regional economic development initiatives promoting workforce growth and job creation.
Expand career-connected experiential learning and strengthen employer and community partnerships that provide internship, apprenticeship, and work-based learning opportunities.
Lead career services, including career exploration, resume development, interview preparation, and job placement support.
Establish and maintain regional employer partnerships that create employment opportunities aligned with students’ academic programs and career goals.
Monitor career services outcomes and student satisfaction using data collection and assessment tools.
Supervise staff responsible for workforce development, applied learning, and career services.
Work with Applied Learning and Career Services offices to organize networking events, career fairs, and employer engagement opportunities.
Seek grants and external funding to expand workforce development and experiential learning initiatives.
Manage budgets, resources, and operational processes to support program effectiveness and fiscal sustainability.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to workforce and career programs.
Collect and analyze program data to assess effectiveness and inform continuous improvement.
Travel occasionally for industry engagement, workforce development meetings, and employer partnership development; work evenings or weekends when required to support programs and events.