Director of Career and Technical Education and Workforce Development

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Position Summary

Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Leads the strategic planning and execution for all CTE, Workforce Development, and Community Education initiatives, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and community needs.
• Oversees comprehensive academic program management within CTE, including curriculum development and maintenance, effective classroom instruction and evaluation, faculty qualifications, development, and syllabus preparation.
• Develops and expands innovative non-credit workforce development programs and community education offerings, identifying and fostering opportunities for apprenticeships and internships that meet critical industry and community demands.
• Directs the implementation and optimization of new technologies and software platforms to enhance program registration, management, and outreach for workforce development and community education programs.
• Supervises, mentors, and evaluates staff and full- and part-time faculty members across CTE, Workforce Development incorporating Community Education programs into Workforce Development.
• Conducts comprehensive budget management and development for all assigned departments.
• Prepares institutional and external reports, including those related to workforce development outcomes and community impact.
• Participates in programs supporting academic planning, career planning, recruiting, student retention, and student completion.
• Builds and maintains strong community, industry, and other stakeholder relationships to identify workforce needs and opportunities.
• Works to develop and expand work-based learning opportunities for students across all programs.
• Collaborates with other Directors and the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services to support institutional strategic goals.
• Collaborates with the Grants Office to secure additional funding for the division's initiatives.
• Ensures the CTE and Workforce Development divisions remain in compliance with required policies and practices, including accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Organizes CTE and Workforce Development related career fairs working with other Luna departments as needed.
• Acts as a primary workforce liaison across all academic departments to enhance student professional development and career readiness opportunities
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Experience in developing partnerships with employers, workforce agencies, and community organizations to enhance career pathways and economic development.
• Strong data-informed decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze workforce trends and student outcomes to drive continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire, lead, and develop diverse teams within an educational or workforce development setting.
• Expertise in accreditation, compliance, and regulatory frameworks related to both CTE and workforce training programs.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build relationships with faculty, students, industry partners, and community stakeholders.
• Project management expertise, including the ability to oversee multiple initiatives, manage risks, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to implement and master educational instructional and workforce technology with an emphasis on implementing innovative solutions.
• Ability to foster a culture of transparency, teamwork, and professional development within your CTE and Workforce Development.
• Proven fiscal acumen, including experience with budget development, management, and resource allocation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL FACTORS

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sits most of the time.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection.
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES

• Associate's Degree and 7+ years of relevant professional experience (e.g., in career and technical education, workforce development, or a skilled/craft trade) OR Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of relevant professional experience OR Master's Degree in Education, Business, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Administrative, Vocational, Academic, personnel management, or project management experience is preferred.
• Teaching experience is preferred.
• Experience with non-credit program development and community outreach is highly desirable.

As a part of your application, upload letter of interest, current resume, and official documentation confirming education.

EEO STATEMENT: LCC is an equal opportunity employer.