Campus Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education

Connecticut State Community College; Killingly (CT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave policies

Retirement plan options

Health insurance options

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) invites applications for Campus Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education. This role leads strategic development and delivery of occupational and non-credit programs, and directs program coordinators and staff across multiple campus locations.

The position emphasizes research, design, and assessment of non-credit instruction, with a focus on career and personal development pathways to support diverse learners statewide.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an appropriately related field with two or more years of related experience and up to two years of supervisory experience.
• Curriculum design in an adult learning environment
• Academic administration
• Marketing, business development, public relations or a related field
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Responsibilities

• Oversight of the department including staff, non-credit lecturers, and administration of short-term career-focused training programs.
• Research and analysis to inform program design, development and delivery
• Training, development and direction of staff; budgeting and fiscal management
• Community outreach and marketing of programs; alignment with CT State curriculums
• Participation in convocations, commencements, committees and professional meetings, including evenings/weekends
• Supervision of staff and coordinating program scheduling and implementation

Skills

Curriculum design in adult learning

Academic administration

Marketing, business development, PR

Diversity and inclusion

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

Posted: November 4, 2026

Level: Community College Professional 19, 12-month, tenure track position

Employment Type: Standard

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Anticipated Start Date: January 2027

Work Location: CT State Quinebaug Valley (742 Upper Maple Street, Danielson, CT 06239)

Work Modality: On-site; Position is not remote

Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, December 2, 2026

Position Summary

The Campus Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education performs a full range of duties related to strategic development and delivery of occupational, non-credit certificates, and personal development programs to meet the varied learning needs of the populations served. Workforce Development education includes short-term courses and certificate programs that lead directly to employment and professional development training for those enrolled. Workforce Development also plays a vital role in non-credit to credit pathways, which is an important aspect of career development and economic growth. Personal Enrichment programs include youth enrichment education and adult enrichment programs for lifelong learners. This position directs part-time and full-time program coordinators, staff and clerical support personnel in conducting research and needs assessment, program and instructional design, assists with curriculum development, program implementation, and assessment of the quality of courses, workshops, seminars and other forms of non-credit instruction and training at a community college. In addition, the Campus Director may oversee courses involved in the Statewide Employee Training and Union contracts for Professional Development courses run on their assigned campus.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Campus President or their designee the Campus Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education is accountable for the oversight of the department including staff, non-credit lecturers, and the administration of short-term career focused training programs. This includes continuing education, Business and Industry, Employee Training Programs, Personal Enrichment, staff training and overall continuing education programs for adults, youth and senior individuals in the College’s service areas. The essential functional areas include:

• Research and analysis
• Program design, development and delivery
• Training, development and direction of staff
• Budgeting and fiscal management
• Community Outreach and marketing of programs
• Ensuring all programs and courses are aligned with CT State Community College aligned curriculums

Additional responsibilities include:

• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
• Service on assigned committees and task forces
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in an appropriately related field with two (2) or more years of related experience and up to two (2) years of supervisory experience; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

• Curriculum design in an adult learning environment
• Academic administration
• Marketing, business development, public relations or a related field
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing operational budgets, including analyzing program costs, determining the financial viability of courses or programs, and monitoring revenue and expenditures
• Experience developing, implementing, and sustaining workforce development programs that respond to evolving employer, industry, and community needsExperience with non-credit curriculum development and program scheduling, including the development of short-term occupational training programs, stackable credentials, and industry-recognized certification pathways
• Experience supervising staff, including assigning work, monitoring performance, providing guidance, and supporting employee development
• Experience establishing and maintaining partnerships with employers, workforce development organizations, government agencies, and community-based organizations to identify training needs and develop educational opportunities
• Experience with marketing, outreach, and business development activities to promote educational programs, expand enrollment, and establish new training opportunities

Salary and Benefits

• Salary $84,997 approximate annual

CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

For more information, visit: Human Resources - Future Employees / Human Resources -Labor Contracts

Selection Process

After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline. The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection.

Background Screening

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups.

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.