Head of Trades & Experiential Learning

Lehigh Carbon Community College; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 59,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Professional development

On-site role with travel

Job summary

Lehigh Carbon Community College seeks a Director of Trades and Experiential Learning to provide leadership for core trade programs and work‑based learning initiatives. You will oversee apprenticeships, instructor recruitment, and facilities management while driving partnerships with regional employers to align training with workforce needs.

The role emphasizes program quality, regulatory compliance, and strategic engagement with industry partners, unions, and grant programs to expand

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical trade field with an advanced degree or certifications.
• Act 153 Clearances (Act 34 PA Criminal Background, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History, Act 114 FBI Clearance Fingerprinting)
• 5–7 years of administrative or leadership experience in higher education, vocational/technical training, or industry workforce development.
• Experience managing technical education programs, trade lab environments, and industry‑aligned training facilities (e.g., Electrical, Facilities Maintenance, Fiber Optics, or Advanced Manufacturing).
• Demonstrated experience designing, coordinating, and documenting registered Apprenticeships, Pre‑Apprenticeships, Internships, and MC3 TradesFutures or School‑to‑Work programs.

Responsibilities

• Direct planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of core trade programs.
• Oversee the administrative documentation of Apprenticeship, Pre‑Apprenticeship, and Internship programs.
• Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and mentor instructional staff across technical disciplines.
• Oversee trade labs, equipment, and learning spaces to support hands‑on instruction.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers and industry partners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Leadership

Budgeting

Partnership development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Advanced degree or certifications

Job description

Lehigh Carbon Community College seeks a Director of Trades and Experiential Learning to provide leadership for core trade programs and work‑based learning initiatives. You will oversee apprenticeships, instructor recruitment, and facilities management while driving partnerships with regional employers to align training with workforce needs.

The role emphasizes program quality, regulatory compliance, and strategic engagement with industry partners, unions, and grant programs to expand