Primary Purpose
PRIMARY PURPOSE Under the direction of a college Vice President or designee this position is responsible for performing a variety of administrative and management duties related to the functions and activities of college Career Technical Education programs. POSITION IS GRANT FUNDED
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION Provide leadership in the administration of CTE programs including resource development and personnel management in accordance with laws regulations District policy and collective bargaining agreements. Design execute and manage recruitment marketing and outreach strategies to promote CTE programs and communicate career pathway programs and services to both internal and external stakeholders. Promote and facilitate the growth development marketing and administration of campus-wide CTE programs including the development of advertising promotional materials and publications; conduct presentations; respond to constituents in a timely manner. Design develop and implement program plans goals and objectives including staffing facilities curriculum and educational philosophy; assure consistency of plans with other colleges and District plans. Develop and prepare the annual preliminary budgets for assigned programs; monitor and control budget expenditures; direct the preparation and maintenance of detailed and comprehensive reports records and files regarding programs operations and activities. Direct the preparation and maintenance of detailed and comprehensive records reports and files related to program employees facilities and activities; ensure the collection recording and reporting of required student and program data. Design plan and conduct outreach activities and serve as a liaison with local high schools business/industry chambers of commerce and community agencies to promote CTE program enrollment and effectiveness. Establish and maintain working partnerships with regional trade associations workforce development agencies and business/industry to identify emerging skills and hiring trends in CTE programs; work collaboratively with CTE programs and faculty to develop partnerships and a nexus with business/industry and community-based organizations in the procurement of internship opportunities. Establish and maintain effective communication with District and college administrators faculty and staff to communicate and disseminate CTE information and coordinate program activities. Direct and facilitate coordination and alignment of CTE and workforce development programs with local partners adult education programs district staff and other colleges in order to enhance educational and career opportunities for students. Train supervise evaluate and direct the work of employees as assigned; participate in selection and hiring processes. Collaborate with CTE faculty and deans to assess labor market data. Establish and maintain strong cooperative and effective relationships with Student Services faculty counselors academic deans and other staff as required. Organize attend or chair a variety of administrative and staff meetings as required; serve on committees and special projects as assigned; coordinate programs and services as appropriate with other District and college personnel. Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to assigned programs; learn and apply emerging technologies and advances (e.g. computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient organized and timely manner. Maintain an understanding of current ideas research and practices pertaining to the areas of responsibility for this position through continued study and participation in professional organizations. Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the disabilities and diverse academic socioeconomic cultural and ethnic backgrounds of students. Provide leadership in District/College efforts to increase the diversity of faculty and staff to address student achievement gaps and in the creation of a welcoming and inclusive work and educational environment. Assist and promote the growth and success of a diverse population of students and employees through the development of interculturally competent and equity-minded management and leadership abilities. The ideal candidate should have experience in this area with African Americans Latinx Native Americans Pacific Islanders and other disproportionately impacted students and employees. Perform related duties as assigned. In addition to the essential functions the Director Career Technical Education may participate in the development and administration of supplemental grants related to assigned programs.
Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Examples of essential functions are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature.
Desirable Qualifications
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Masters degree in education or a vocational field. Management experience in postsecondary education. Experience in developing implementing and managing Career Technical Education programs or any educational program development and administration in postsecondary education. Experience with Career Technical Education programs. Experience working with K-12 administrators faculty staff and students. Demonstrated experience managing CTE or workforce development grants or projects and monitoring grant outcomes. Experience in marketing public relations and outreach. Demonstrated successful experience linking CTE programs and services to workforce development needs of business and industry. Demonstrated successful experience using data surveys and student/community input to develop new and existing curriculum. Demonstrated successful experience acquiring program or institutional resources and facilitating partnerships between local and regional business and industry groups and the campus community. Effective writing oral and research skills with experience in leading presentations and workshops. Experience in shared governance in an educational setting. High level of critical thinking problem solving and analytical skills. High professional standards and strong interpersonal skills. Effective oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated experience ensuring equity in the duties and areas of responsibility for this position and the ability to address the needs of diverse student and/or employee populations. Prior experience in approaching work and interactions with colleagues and/or students in an equity-minded manner. Ability to provide an inclusive and welcoming work/educational environment.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution. Minimum three (3) years of formal training internship or leadership experience reasonably related to the assignment. Commitment to diversity. All applicants must have demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students faculty and staff. The applicant must be able to demonstrate how their experience with these factors relates to successfully achieving the goals of the position.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm (However some flexibility such as evenings and weekends will be required to meet the needs of the department.)
Required Experience:
Director