Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education - Connecticut State Community College

Details:

Posted: July 9, 2024
Level: Community College Professional 19, 12-month, tenure track position.
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Closing Date: The committee will begin reviewing applications immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with materials submitted by Wednesday, August 7, 2024, receiving priority consideration

Location:

CT State Quinebaug Valley 
742 Upper Maple Street, Danielson, CT 06239  
**This position is not remote** 
For more information, please visit the campus website or www.ct.edu/hr/jobs 

CT State Community College Mission:

Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves.

CT State Community College Vision:

Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.

CT State Community College Equity Statement:

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date:

October 2024

Position Summary:

The Campus Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education performs a full range of duties related to strategic development and delivery of occupational, non-credit certificates, and personal development programs to meet the varied learning needs of the populations served. Workforce Development education includes short-term courses and certificate programs that lead directly to employment and professional development training for incumbent workers. Personal Enrichment programs include youth enrichment education and adult enrichment programs for lifelong learners. This position directs part-time and full-time program coordinators, part-time faculty, and clerical support personnel conducting research. It needs assessment, program, instructional design, curriculum development, program implementation, and assessment of the quality of courses, workshops, seminars, and other forms of non-credit instruction and training at a community college.

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Executive Dean of Workforce Innovations and Partnerships, the Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education is responsible for for the development and administration of workforce development, including Business and Industry services, and continuing education programs for adult, youth, and senior citizens in the College’s service areas through effective performance in these essential duties:

• Research and analysis.
• Program design, development, and delivery.
• Training, development, and direction of staff.
• Budget and fiscal management.

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of: Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; Service on assigned committees and task forces; Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings.  These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in an appropriately related field with at least two years of related experience and up to two years of supervisory experience; or a combination of education, training, and experience, which would lead to the competencies required for the successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following: 

• Curriculum design in adult learning environment.  
• Academic administration.
• Marketing, business development, public relations, or a related field

Substitutions Allowed:

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with operational budget oversight, including determining profit margins of classes or programs.
• Experience with establishing and sustaining innovative workforce programs that meet evolving community needs.
• Experience with non-credit program curriculum development and scheduling, with emphasis on stackable credentials and certification pathways.
• Experience supervising different levels of hourly and salaried employees.

Starting Salary:

Minimum Salary; $80,901 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. The salary will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable. 

Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.  

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

For more information or to apply via our website at www.ct.edu/hr/jobs

Selection Procedure:

Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.

Background Screening:

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, (jchaisson-cardenas@commnet.edu).

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F

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