Description

The Director, Career & Technical Education will be responsible for the leadership and administration of career and technical education programming. The Director will also provide leadership for developing new relationships with the local and regional business communities, and for maintaining and deepening existing relationships with businesses and organizations serving the unemployed and under-employed.

Examples of Duties

Participates in the development of strategic plans, long-term objectives, and short-term objectives associated with Workforce Development programs and projects.

Oversees course development for appropriate courses and programs for CTE initiatives.

Recruits, screens, and makes hiring recommendations of trainers for CTE programs.

Works with the instructional staff in textbook adoption and curriculum development.

Coordinates specialized training initiatives and oversees delivery of the programs including applying for grant funding, coordinating scheduling, and maintaining communication and relationships with appropriate state and local agencies. Ensuring contract compliance in regard to training agreements (i.e. student attendance tracking, and progress report submissions).

Maintains and updates Department of Labor ETPL including inputting enrollment and exit of student records.

Manages and implements programs and services associated with the New Jersey Community College Workforce Consortium and NJLWD grant-funded programs.

Assists with cultivating business partnerships in the region.

Coordinates quarterly information sessions for Career Training Programming.

Prepares weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual reports associated with enrollment, performance outcomes and financial reports including state and county reports.

Analyzes statistical data for CTE programs to identify trends, program changes, etc.

Responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly financial reconciliation for the department including cash deposits, billing, and credit card payments.

Prepares personal service contracts for department.

Manages online courses/programs offered through external vendors.

Assists with the development of marketing strategies and materials for publication in collaboration with the RCSJ Communications and Marketing department.

Manages, supervises, and evaluates CTE Team Coordinator and contracted instructors/vendors.

Manages program budgets, including revenue and expenses, to meet financial targets

Provides staff development support for all instructional personnel associated with Workforce Development

Represents the CTE unit at internal and external events Participate in community groups such as the Chambers of Commerce, the American Job Centers, and the Workforce Development Board.

Performs other duties, as assigned.

SUPERVISION

Support Staff

Instructional Staff

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree in business or related field required.

3-5 years’ experience in the business sector including writing business plans, entrepreneurship, contract training responsibilities, etc.

Experience with academic and career technical education, and student services operations required, community college setting preferred

Demonstrated ability to communicate RCSJ’s programs in an articulate and effective manner to individual students and large groups.

Experience with a Higher Education Software, Ellucian Banner Student Module preferred.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Access.

Ability to work a flexible schedule with varied hours to meet department and College needs

Ability to work with discretion, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound independent judgment

Possess the ability to work well and communicate effectively with prospective and current students, staff, faculty, administration, and colleagues and community partners in large and small settings.

Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff and a commitment to a student-centered environment.

If certain conditions exist, this position requires you to have access to personal technological equipment and capabilities to perform your duties.

Supplemental Information

COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at Rowan College of South Jersey. New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the College. For more information about RCSJ’s vaccine requirements, visit the RCSJ Coronavirus Updates website for the latest information.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical activity of the position:

ReachingStandingWalkingPushingTalkingHearingRepetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers such as picking, pinching, typing

Visual acuity requirements of the position:

The worker is required to have close visual acuity Women and Minorities Encouraged to Apply
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.