Director of Work-Based Learning & Apprenticeships

Houston Community College; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston City College seeks an experienced administrator to oversee work-based learning programs, including apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships. The role partners with academic and workforce teams and industry to expand pathways for lifelong learning.

The ideal candidate will coordinate with labor unions and trade associations, analyze market factors, and maintain strong relationships with organizations to grow internships, co-ops, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, business, or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 5 years related experience, including 2 years direct teaching apprenticeship programs required.
• Certification/accreditation serving an apprenticeship required.
• Experience working collaboratively with business/industry to align educational programs to workforce pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee collaboration with Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, unions, and trade associations to align programs with labor market needs.
• Research, monitor, and analyze financial, technological and demographic factors to determine markets for work-based learning programs.
• Maintain contact with organizations to increase access to internships, apprenticeships, co-ops, and related opportunities.
• Develop and lead advisory councils, roundtables and forums to encourage collaboration and expand student opportunities.
• Ensure program offerings meet HCC policies and current industry skill requirements.
• Monitor training contracts, sponsorships, and payroll for staff and faculty; provide monthly reports.
• Monitor and evaluate delivery of program training to ensure quality and consistency.
• Ensure curriculum aligns with national standards.

Skills

MS Office Programs

Budget Preparation and Management

Data Analytics & Reporting

Department of Labor, TradeAssociations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, business, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Certification/accreditation serving an apprenticeship required

Valid Texas Driver License

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Houston City College seeks an experienced administrator to oversee work-based learning programs, including apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeships. The role partners with academic and workforce teams and industry to expand pathways for lifelong learning.

The ideal candidate will coordinate with labor unions and trade associations, analyze market factors, and maintain strong relationships with organizations to grow internships, co-ops, and training opportunities.