Head of Workforce Development & Continuing Education

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

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.