Director of Career Technical Training

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chugach Government Solutions is seeking a Career Technical Training (CTT) Manager to lead the Career Technical Training Department, guiding staff and ensuring high-quality student outcomes. You will oversee budgeting, vendor relations, and program performance while coordinating with Work-Based Learning, Career Transition Readiness, and other Center teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with five years of management experience, strong communication, and IT proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, career technical education, business, workforce development, or a related field with five (5) years of related management or program experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating career technical training, workforce development, education, or similar programs.
• Demonstrated supervisory or management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to analyze information, develop strategies, and manage program performance.
• Proficiency with information technology, including Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record. Willingness to provide on-call support as warranted.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the activities and operations of the CTT Department and provide leadership, guidance, and development to departmental staff.
• Establish, manage, and evaluate department goals and performance objectives to meet Job Corps outcome measurement requirements and company goals.
• Conduct regular classroom and shop visits, observations, and audits to evaluate program integrity, instructional quality, and safety.
• Oversee supplies, equipment, instructional materials, work orders, purchase orders, and other resources required to support quality training.
• Develop and maintain agreements with Other Training Programs (OTPs) for off-site career technical training in collaboration with Center leadership and ensure required approvals are obtained.
• Coordinate with Records, Counseling, Residential, and other departments to ensure appropriate accountability of students participating in OTP programs.
• Oversee monitoring and auditing of student electronic Technical Achievement Records (eTAR) to ensure data integrity and appropriate student progress.
• Evaluate program quality, including equipment, curricula, credentials, and instructional practices, and implement enhancements in collaboration with Center leadership.
• Participate in the Center Workforce Council and develop employer relationships that support student training, work-based learning, and placement opportunities.
• Analyze CTT performance reports and projections and implement strategies to meet or exceed Center performance goals.
• Provide leadership in the student scheduling process and recommend adjustments based on student needs and program capacity.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to maintain an adequate roster of qualified instructor substitutes and address instructional staffing needs.
• Oversee the student performance evaluation process and ensure appropriate short- and long-term goals are established to support successful program completion.
• Collaborate with Work-Based Learning and Career Transition Services to support students' transition into verifiable employment opportunities.
• Establish and support ongoing professional development opportunities for instructors and ensure required annual training is completed in collaboration with Human Resources.
• Collaborate with the Career Management Team (CMT) to evaluate student progress, identify barriers, and project program completion.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Conflict resolution

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, career technical education, business, workforce development, or related field

Master's degree in education, workforce development, business, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Chugach Government Solutions is seeking a Career Technical Training (CTT) Manager to lead the Career Technical Training Department, guiding staff and ensuring high-quality student outcomes. You will oversee budgeting, vendor relations, and program performance while coordinating with Work-Based Learning, Career Transition Readiness, and other Center teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with five years of management experience, strong communication, and IT proficiency.