Category: Administration
Department: Instruction & Learning and Workforce Education & Development
Locations: Poughkeepsie, NY
Posted:
Closes:
Type: Full Time
Position ID: 177163
SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Associate Dean for Instruction & Learning/Curriculum, Assessment, & Compliance, the Director of Workforce Education and Development is responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring the effective delivery of workforce-specific education for Dutchess Community College, in compliance with all federal, state, and college guidelines, and in collaboration with program leads. The Director of Workforce Education ensures the relevance, quality, and financial viability of DCC's Workforce Education through ongoing assessment and continuous improvement. The Director also supervises the planning and management of employer contract trainings and customized education services offered by the College to businesses, industry, government sectors, and/or non-profit agencies. The Director is responsible for the successful supervision of full and part-time support staff in the unit, including Workforce instructional staff.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In collaboration with the Associate Dean, the Director is responsible for the strategic programmatic planning and implementation of workforce-related credit-free trainings and educational offerings. This includes course descriptions, schedules, appropriate staffing, and ongoing evaluation leading to continuous improvement of all program offerings.

The Director provides oversight and direction to Workforce Education and Development, including:

• Work closely with faculty and industry partners to develop, implement, and promote new program and course proposals, corporate training solutions, as well as credit-free-to-credit pathways in response to local, regional, and national trends;
• Ensure that agency reporting, state licensure, and certification programs have all required documentation and approvals as required, and ensure that all related contracts are accurately maintained and current;
• Coordinate activities with funding agencies, including but not limited to: Dutchess One-Stop, ACCES-VR, Path Stone, etc.;
• Supervise and work to develop individuals holding staff positions in the unit, including the part-time Workforce Development Liaison, the Workforce Pathways Coordinator, the Mechatronics Programming Coordinator, the Workforce Program Assistant, the part-time CNA program coordinator, the part-time CASAC program coordinator, the part-time IDP program director and program assistant, the EMS Coordinator, part-time grant funded positions, and all instructional staff;
• Recruit, interview, hire, and supervise instructors;
• Work closely with the Office of Human Resources to ensure that all documentation for instructors and support personnel, including any required certifications or licenses, are part of the official records;
• Work with the Director of Grants to monitor, track, and report on grants, and stand up or offer support for programming attached to grants;
• Supervise all support personnel, ensuring timely evaluations and guidance on any necessary improvement or professional development;
• Collaborate with the Scheduling Office and Program Chairs as needed to develop the schedule of Workforce Education offerings for each term;
• Collaborate with the Academic, Career, and Transfer (ACT) Center, Admissions, and other appropriate units to track, monitor, and optimize student enrollment and success;
• Collaborate with the Associate Dean and the Office of Marketing and Communications to proactively plan and implement marketing and advertising strategies with an aim to increase enrollment in all workforce educational offerings;
• Approve or deny student refunds in collaboration with Student Financial Services, as well as assist in monitoring student finances and payment compliance
• Create and track budgets for expenditures and annual review;
• Work closely with the Transition Coach to provide guidance to current students and potential students entering workforce educational pathways;
• Oversee work-based applied learning opportunities connected to internships and service learning in collaboration with the Workforce Pathways Coordinator;
• Collaborate with the Workforce Development Liaison and other appropriate units, to provide coaching and set up enrollment for registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs (Department of Labor, SUNY);
• Investigate, document, and resolve student grievances and complaints with the guidance of the Associate Dean;
• Coordinate with the Office of Accommodative Services to support students with disabilities who register for credit-free classes;
• Serve on internal committees, as needed, such as Curriculum, Administrative Staff Council (CC), Data Standards, etc.;
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proven ability in supervising and leading teams and staff development initiatives;
• Demonstrated understanding of the knowledge, skills, and processes needed to select and evaluate curriculum, as well as instructional methods in workforce programs for adult learners;
• Experience supervising instructional staff;
• Excellent computer skills, including a high level of proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation applications;
• Concern for student needs in a demanding academic context, as well as flexibility, patience, and professional integrity;
• Demonstrated ability to work with and support a diverse population of students, instructors, and staff;
• Success at managing a wide array of projects and initiatives and ability to work in a fast-paced work environment;
• Excellent interpersonal communication and project management skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Education or related field;
• 6+ years working in workforce development and/or adult and continuing education.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working at a community college;
• A commitment to diversity and an understanding how diversity impacts learning and instruction;
• Experience and familiarity with a learning management system (LMS), such as Brightspace, Blackboard, Canvas, or Moodle;
• Experience and familiarity with higher education enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, such as Banner or PeopleSoft.

Additional Information:
The Director of Workforce Education and Development is a full-time, permanent position.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The performance of this work is primarily in-person and on-site.
• Flexible hours are required.
• Some travel will be necessary.

CLASSIFICATION / SALARY

Class: DUE/Administration

Salary: $61,816 - $86,233

All applicants are subject to a background check to include criminal, employment, and education.

Dutchess Community College is an AA/EOE employer. As part of the State University of New York (SUNY), in its continuing effort to seek equity in education and employment, and in support of federal and state anti-discrimination legislation, has adopted a policy to provide an educational and employment environment free from unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction.

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