Director, Skilled Trades & Professional Services

Sandhills Community College; Pinehurst (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandhills Community College seeks a Department Head to lead Engineering & Construction, Landscape Gardening, Automotive, Aviation, and Advanced Manufacturing programs. This role shapes curriculum, instructional quality, and workforce-aligned pathways while guiding budgeting, scheduling, and compliance.

The Department Head will build partnerships with employers, supervise faculty and staff, and ensure student success through program reviews, advisory boards, and innovative teaching across

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a school program discipline or closely related field.
• Minimum of two years of successful teaching experience in a community college.
• Experience in school industry related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for assigned programs.
• Align offerings with workforce needs and college priorities.
• Oversee budgets, staffing, scheduling, and facilities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Staff mentorship

Budget management

Curriculum development

Enrollment analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

LMS

Instructional technologies

Job description

Sandhills Community College seeks a Department Head to lead Engineering & Construction, Landscape Gardening, Automotive, Aviation, and Advanced Manufacturing programs. This role shapes curriculum, instructional quality, and workforce-aligned pathways while guiding budgeting, scheduling, and compliance.

The Department Head will build partnerships with employers, supervise faculty and staff, and ensure student success through program reviews, advisory boards, and innovative teaching across