Director of Workforce and Continuing Education Programs

City University of New York; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

York College, part of The City University of New York, seeks a Director to oversee Workforce Development and Continuing Education Programs, guiding sponsored cohort programs and developing new partnerships with employers and community organizations.

Reporting to the Executive Chief of Staff, the role leads program design, budgets, staffing, and grants, ensuring compliance with CUNY policies and fostering growth across the college's schools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and eight years' related experience required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Five years of experience in workforce and/or continuing education training program development and management
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Technology skills: Excel and Word
• Experience in successful grant writing and management

Responsibilities

• Manage existing Workforce Development and Continuing Education Programs
• In concert with academic departments, identify opportunities for and initiate new programs and partnerships with local employers, unions, and government organizations; collaborate with employers and community stakeholders to implement workforce training.
• Lead the development and implement the strategic plan for Workforce Development and Continuing Education.
• Manage day-to-day operations of sponsored degree and non-degree programs.
• Conduct need analysis and seek funding through grants and other sources.
• Analyze current and future trends in labor market.
• Write proposals for funding for new programs (city, state, federal, private) based on the labor market analysis. Seek funding opportunities through grants and contracts.
• Develop MOU and training contracts.
• Develop customized courses for non-traditional learners. Facilitate curriculum development and implementation.
• Ensure program compliance with the CUNY policies.
• Manage and supervise staff; interview and hire faculty and staff for special programs. Plan and schedule courses and faculty assignments.
• Create program budgets; prepare billing and fee transfers.
• Prepare analytical and assessment reports for management as needed.
• Serve on college wide committees.
• May supervise staff.

Skills

Strong writing & communication skills

Excel

Word

Grant writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Director of Workforce and Continuing Education Programs

York College, founded in 1966, is a center of academic excellence in the heart of Jamaica, Queens. One of the eleven senior colleges in The City University of New York, the College’s mission is to enrich students' lives by fostering an environment where they’ll grow into passionate and engaged learners.

POSITION DETAILS

York’s academic programs are housed in three schools: The School of Arts & Sciences, The School of Business and Information Systems, and The School of Health Sciences and Professional Programs. Over sixty baccalaureate programs from across a variety of disciplines, including accounting, aviation management, business, computer science, journalism, social work, teacher education, a dual BS/MS degree in Occupational Therapy, and one of the top-ranked nursing programs in New York State, provide students with opportunities to study liberal arts, sciences, and professional programs. The College also offers six graduate programs: Aviation Management, Clinical Trials Management, Pharmaceutical Science and Business, Physician Assistant, Social Work and Nursing Education.

Located in Queens, the most ethnically diverse county in New York State, the College enrolls 7,000 students from over 95 nations. Nine out of ten students are members of a racial/ethnic minority group, and more than half of undergraduates are the first in their families to pursue higher education.

The College’s 50-acre campus encompasses seven buildings, including science and computer labs, music and television studios, a Performing Arts Center, and a Health and Physical Education Center. The College recently completed seven major construction projects, with more scheduled for the future. In addition, its neighborhood is at the center of a renaissance fueled by economic revitalization.

York College is committed to fostering integrity, diversity, intellectual discovery, and civic engagement to benefit its students, the community, and the world.

Reporting to the Executive Chief of Staff, the Director of Workforce/ Continuing Education Programs is responsible for ensuring the success of existing sponsored cohort programs and finding new projects. The Director collaborates and works closely with various internal administrative and academic departments, as well as external partners such as employers, Labor Unions, hospitals, agencies and community-based organizations.

Major responsibilities include:

• Manage existing Workforce Development and Continuing Education Programs

• In concert with academic departments, identify opportunities for and initiate new programs and partnerships with local employers, unions, and government organizations; collaborate with employers and community stakeholders to implement workforce training.

• Lead the development and implement the strategic plan for Workforce Development and Continuing Education.

• Manage day-to-day operations of sponsored degree and non-degree programs.

• Conduct need analysis and seek funding through grants and other sources.

• Analyze current and future trends in labor market.

• Write proposals for funding for new programs (city, state, federal, private) based on the labor market analysis. Seek funding opportunities through grants and contracts.

• Develop MOU and training contracts.

• Develop customized courses for non-traditional learners. Facilitate curriculum development and implementation.

• Ensure program compliance with the CUNY policies.

• Manage and supervise staff; interview and hire faculty and staff for special programs. Plan and schedule courses and faculty assignments.

• Create program budgets; prepare billing and fee transfers.

• Prepare analytical and assessment reports for management as needed.

• Serve on college wide committees.

• May supervise staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree and eight years' related experience required. Master’s Degree preferred.

• Five years of experience in workforce and/or continuing education training program development and management

• Strong writing and communication skills

• Technology skills: Excel and Word

• Experience in successful grant writing and management

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Oversees a broad range of fiscal and program responsibilities for Continuing Education and related external programs

• Provides leadership for the development and implementation of new programs of study and ensures the coordination and implementation of program components.

• Plans, markets and implements College programs in Continuing Education, developing overall programs and overseeing development of content, budgets, and marketing strategies.

• Develops funding proposals; solicits grant information and provides leadership and guidance in partnering with community and governmental agencies.

• Provide fiscal oversight and evaluation; develops strategic and operating plans; reports progress and results to management.

• Oversees a comprehensive marketing and public information program.

• Manages staff of the Continuing Education office.

• Represents Continuing Education within the College community and externally.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Continuing Education Director

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Officer

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$117,971 - $130,755 - Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

York College/CUNY is an EEO/AA/IRCA/ADA Employer.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Location

York College