Union County College-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Elizabeth, NJ
Educational Services

The Program Director for Career and Technical Programs is responsible for developing and managing technical occupational training programs offered by Continuing Education and Workforce Development. These programs include grant-funded initiatives and tuition-based programs. The director will lead the development, scheduling, and logistics of occupational training programs, recruit instructors, and work with vendors as required. Additionally, the director will monitor student participation and progress and provide funders with appropriate information and reports.

  • Develop and maintain technical occupational training programs and continuing education programs that meet the demand of local businesses.
  • Assist in making recommendations resulting from diagnostic activities; implement the scheduling and orientation of new students.
  • Set program educational standards and goals and establish the policies and procedures required to achieve them.
  • Implement all programmatic operations and fiscal oversight.
  • Coordinate the activities of all part-time and full-time staff assigned to the program.
  • Advise staff on program structure and activities to support program objectives.
  • Coordinate referral process with management and referring agencies to meet contractual obligations.
  • Compile and submit all required program information to MIS staff.
  • Schedule all on and off-campus activities related to program implementation.
  • Monitor student attendance, punctuality, barrier reduction, and needed support services.
  • Prepare monthly reports on staffing, recruitment, student progress, placement, and program completion.
  • Liaison with funders regarding program monitoring and program reports.
  • Outreach to employers in program industry sector for job development opportunities.
  • Coordinate student job search activities with other college Job Development staff.
  • Exercise professionalism and confidentiality with staff and students.
  • Perform other duties as required.
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • Minimum of 5 - 10 years' experience with development and implementation of workforce development and/or technical training programs.
  • Experience with local, state, or federal programs.
  • Proposal writing experience preferred.
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits.
  • Twenty vacation days.
  • Ten paid holidays.
  • Ten-week summer work schedule allowing the college to close on Fridays.
  • Gym privileges.
  • Tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ.
  • Tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.
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