Assistant Director of Trades Programs

JEVS Human Services; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Tuition assistance

Health, Dental, Vision

Paid vacation and sick time

10-12 holidays

Commuter benefits

Continuing education

Referral bonus

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

JEVS Human Services seeks an Assistant Director of Academic Affairs to support Orleans Technical College's academic programs, faculty operations, and student matters. This role ensures compliance and continuous improvement across educational offerings.

You will assist with scheduling, instructional quality, and reporting while coordinating faculty development and partnerships. A Bachelor's degree plus three years in education is required; a Master's is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Administration, or a related field; Master's preferred.
• Minimum of three years in education, post-secondary training, or academic administration; experience with faculty, students, or programs.
• Experience with compliance, reporting, or program coordination is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Academic Program Support: assist in daily operation and coordination of academic programs across day, evening, and weekend schedules.
• Faculty and Staff Support: recruit, onboard, schedule, and retain instructors and academic staff; assist with faculty development and training.
• Student Academic Support: address student concerns, attendance issues, referrals, and retention efforts; support orientation and advisement.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance: assist in maintaining accreditation, licensing, and regulatory compliance; support audits and reports.
• Scheduling and Operations: assist with class scheduling, instructor assignments, room usage, and calendars; coordinate meetings and events.
• Data and Reporting: collect enrollment, attendance, retention, completion, and outcomes data; prepare reports for leadership.
• Partnership and Communication: support articulation agreements, employer outreach, and community partnerships.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Professionalism

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/Administration

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Position Overview

Under the supervision of the Academic Affairs Director, the Assistant Director supports the coordination and administration of academic programs, faculty operations, student academic matters, and instructional quality. This role assists in ensuring compliance, consistency, and continuous improvement across all educational programs at Orleans Technical College.

Location:

Orleans Technical College

Key Responsibilities

Academic Program Support

• Assist in the daily operation and coordination of academic programs across day, evening, and weekend schedules.
• Support implementation of diploma, certificate, and degree programs.
• Help monitor program performance, student progress, and instructional delivery.

Faculty and Staff Support

• Support recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and retention of instructors and academic staff.
• Assist with faculty development, orientation, mentoring, and instructional training.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide feedback in coordination with the Academic Affairs Director.

Student Academic Support

• Assist with student academic concerns, attendance issues, grievances, and retention efforts.
• Support student orientation, academic advisement referrals, and completion tracking.
• Help promote a positive learning environment and strong student engagement.

• Compliance and Quality Assurance
• Assist in maintaining compliance with accreditation, licensing, and state regulatory requirements.
• Support preparation for audits, site visits, reports, and accreditation documentation.
• Help monitor instructional quality, program consistency, and policy compliance.
• Scheduling and Operations
• Assist with class scheduling, instructor assignments, room usage, and academic calendars.
• Coordinate logistics for staff meetings, training sessions, and academic events.
• Maintain records, reports, and documentation related to academic operations.
• Data and Reporting
• Collect and organize data related to enrollment, attendance, retention, completion, and student outcomes.
• Assist with preparing reports, summaries, and updates for leadership.
• Track academic trends and help identify areas for improvement.
• Partnership and Communication
• Support communication with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Assist with articulation agreements, employer outreach, and community partnerships as needed.
• Represent the Academic Affairs department at meetings and events when assigned.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Education, Administration, or a related field preferred. Master's degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of three years of experience in education, post-secondary training, or academic administration. Experience supporting faculty, students, or academic programs in a college or training setting. Experience with compliance, reporting, or program coordination preferred.
• Skills: Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently. Good judgment, professionalism, and problem-solving ability. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse staff and students.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the next generation of nurses, lead a committed team of educators, and make a lasting impact in healthcare education. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to the future of nursing in Pennsylvania.

What's In It For You

• 401(k), with company match
• Tuition assistance: Available to all employees with at least one year of service, for those enrolled in job-related, accredited, degree or certificate level courses
• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Ample paid vacation and sick time
• 10-12 paid holidays per year
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Continuing education, professional development opportunities, retreats, and training
• Annual holiday party and office outings
• Wellness workshops and activities and access to the Employee Assistance Program
• Dress-down Fridays
• Employee referral bonus
• Reimbursement of eligible mileage and travel expenses

The base pay for this position ranges from $70,000 to $84,000 and will vary based on factors such as skills and experience. Base pay is one part of the Total Compensation that JEVS Human Services provides to recognize employees for their work. JEVS provides competitive Benefits; we believe that benefits should support you at work and at home. Please visit the benefits page of our careers site for more details.

At JEVS, we are committed to ensuring all our employees feel included, valued, appreciated and free to be who they are at work. We cultivate a culture where differences are valued, and we are putting resources and attention towards improving employee engagement, retention, and promotion of our talented staff.

Diversity, inclusion, and equity are core principles that guide how we cultivate leaders, build our teams, and create an environment that is the right fit for JEVS Human Services' employees, our community partners, and the individuals we serve.

For more information about what it’s like to be a part of the JEVS team, visit our careers page at https://www.jevshumanservices.org/careers/

Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply; reasonable accommodations will be provided.

JEVS Human Services is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities. The Agency will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person’s gender, gender identity, age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual preference or orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, disability, or membership in any other protected group.