Full-Time Permanent Director for Skilled and Technical Trades

NC Community Colleges; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Carolina Community College is seeking a Full-Time Permanent Director for Skilled and Technical Trades to lead the college’s Continuing Education division. The role oversees program development, scheduling, and staffing across multiple trades to meet community workforce needs.

The Director will manage budgets, supervise instructors, and ensure high-quality, relevant offerings while coordinating with military and civilian workforce partners.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Associate degree in a skilled or technical trade or related field required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Supervisory experience and strong interpersonal/communication skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word; experience with budgets and workforce interfaces preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise all skills, trades, computer, and related training programs.
• Provide leadership to ensure high-quality programs addressing the changing needs of the college’s service area.
• Schedule classes; hire and supervise instructors and staff; evaluate and improve program quality; advertise courses; budget for supplies, travel, and professional development; advise students.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Excel

Word

Budgeting

Adult education

Workforce interfaces

Skilled trades knowledge

Education

Diploma

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Full-Time Permanent Director for Skilled and Technical Trades

Coastal Carolina Community College

Job Location

444 Western Blvd, Jacksonville, North Carolina 28546

Job Reports To

Division Chair for Continuing Education

Job Category

Professional

Application Period

Opens: 11/13/2026

Closes: 11/29/2026

Target Start Date

01/19/2027

Expected Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (occasional nights and weekends)

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Diploma or Associate degree in a skilled or technical trade, Business Administration, or a related field required. Bachelor's degree preferred. Supervisory experience, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and proficiency with Excel and Word required. Prior experience teaching and/or supervising adult education training programs, working with budgets, interfacing with the military and civilian workforce, and an understanding of the skilled trades preferred.

Supplemental Information:

Official transcripts, including other documentation verifying all reported educational qualifications, are required. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for application purposes. The successful candidate must provide official transcripts at his or her expense within thirty (30) days of being notified of selection.

Position Description

This is a 12-month full-time position which may involve day and some evening and weekend work. The Director will manage, plan, implement, evaluate and supervise all skills, trades, computer, and related training programs and classes for the Continuing Education Division. Provide leadership to ensure high quality and relevant programs that addresses the changing needs of our college’s service area. Schedule classes; hire and supervise Continuing Education instructors and staff; evaluate and improve program quality; advertise courses; budget for supplies, travel, and professional development; advise students; and complete all required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.

Salary: Minimum monthly salary is $4,935 with final salary determination based upon education and experience.
Start Date: January 19, 2027.
Closing Date: November 29, 2026, or open until filled.
Standard Working Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (occasional nights and weekends)