Director of Workforce and Apprenticeship Pathways

Undisclosed; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent fringe benefits

Job summary

Wor-Wic Community College seeks a director to build the Center for Workforce and Apprenticeship Pathways, providing strategic leadership for healthcare apprenticeships and partnerships with employers and educational institutions.

The role oversees program operations, grant management, recruitment, and pathway expansion to address regional workforce needs; requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of leadership; may involve evenings/weekends; full-time with benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; five years of relevant experience.
• Experience with data analysis, grants, budgets, and partnerships.
• Strong leadership, communication, planning, and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel and occasional evenings/weekends.
• Preference for master’s degree and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and administration of registered apprenticeship programs.
• Direct healthcare apprenticeship initiatives and establish sustainable models.
• Expand apprenticeship pathways into new industries via labor market analysis.
• Build and manage employer, community, and education partnerships.
• Oversee grant-funded initiatives, budgets, compliance, and reporting.
• Supervise staff and optimize apprenticeship operations and participant tracking.
• Recruit, onboard, retain and support apprentices; coordinate outreach.
• Lead assessment processes and drive continuous quality improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Public speaking

Facilitation

Planning

Organization

Analytical skills

Relationship building

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wor-Wic Community College is accepting applications for a director of workforce and apprenticeship pathways. This position is responsible for building a Center for Workforce and Apprenticeship Pathways by providing strategic leadership and oversight for the development, implementation, expansion, and continuous improvement of registered apprenticeship and workforce development initiatives, with the first year focused 100% on healthcare apprenticeships. Primary responsibilities include building employer and community partnerships; developing workforce pathways; overseeing program operations; and expanding career and training opportunities that address regional workforce needs. This position may be required to periodically work evenings and weekends.

Essential Duties

The following list is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position.

• Leads the development, implementation, and administration of registered apprenticeship programs, including developing apprenticeship standards, work processes, on-the-job learning plans, related technical instruction, wage progression schedules, related policies, procedures and program agreements, and coordinating state registration and approval processes
• Directs healthcare apprenticeship initiatives by identifying workforce needs; engaging healthcare employers and instructional departments; developing career pathways; and establishing sustainable apprenticeship models that address regional workforce shortages
• Leads expansion of apprenticeship pathways into additional industry sectors by analyzing labor market data and employer needs, evaluating growth opportunities, and developing long-range plans for workforce pathway expansion
• Cultivates and manages partnerships with employers, workforce, economic development and community organizations, industry associations, government agencies and educational institutions; convenes advisory committees, employer roundtables and stakeholder meetings; and provides technical assistance related to apprenticeship development and implementation
• Oversees grant-funded workforce initiatives, including budgets, performance measures, compliance and reporting; maintaining audit-ready records; and developing sustainability plans and funding opportunities
• Supervises assigned personnel; establishes operational procedures and workflows; oversees apprenticeship management, employer communications and participant tracking processes; and ensures efficient and effective operation of the Center for Workforce and Apprenticeship Pathways
• Directs apprentice recruitment, onboarding, retention, and support efforts; coordinates outreach activities; promotes workforce opportunities; and facilitates access to academic and support services
• Manages and/or contributes to annual and multi-year assessment processes; analyzes performance data and stakeholder feedback; and implements continuous quality improvement strategies
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in a relevant field
• Experience with data analysis, grant and budget administration, workforce partnerships, strategic planning, assessment, and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong leadership, communication, public speaking, facilitation, planning, organizational, analytical, relationship-building and project management skills
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Ability to travel throughout the college service area and attend occasional regional, state or national meetings
• Preference will be given to applicants with a master's degree and supervisory and project management experience

Supplemental Information

This is a full-time conditional (grant-funded) administrative position with excellent fringe benefits. Days and Hours of work are Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (1 hour lunch) with occasional evening and weekend work required.

The starting salary for this position will likely range from $66,400 to approximately $81,500, depending on qualifications and grant specifications.

The right candidate will represent our commitment to access, community, diversity, learning, integrity, innovation and heart; collaborate and cooperate with others to accomplish the goals of the college; and support new and creative ideas to enhance institutional effectiveness.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The college reserves the right to change or reassign job duties, or combine and/or eliminate positions at any time.

Applications received by Nov. 18 will be given first consideration; the position will remain open until filled.

This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by contacting disability services at [e-mail] 410-334-2899 or TTY 410-767-6960. Wor-Wic Community College is an equal opportunity educator and employer. Visit www.worwic.edu/Services-Support/Disability-Services to learn more.

Salary/Compensation: $66,400 - $81,500 per year