Strategic Director, Skilled Trades & Industry Partnerships

Lehigh Carbon Community College; North Whitehall Township (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Carbon Community College seeks a Director of Skilled Trades and Industry Partnerships to provide operational leadership for technical workforce programs and employer partnerships. You will align academic offerings with industry needs, supervise instructors, and drive revenue through partnerships and grants.

The role requires strategic oversight, strong communication, and the ability to manage diverse facilities and programs across multiple counties; occasional travel is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–7 years of administrative or leadership experience in higher education, vocational/technical training, or industry workforce development.
• Proven ability to manage technical education programs, trade labs, and industry-aligned training facilities.
• Experience building and maintaining strategic partnerships with regional employers, unions, universities, and economic development agencies.
• Experience executing and maintaining compliance for state, federal, and private workforce grants.
• Experience recruiting, evaluating, and supporting full-time and adjunct technical faculty.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and mentor instructional staff and adjunct faculty across technical disciplines.
• Identify, target, and secure new employer clients for workforce training programs and meet revenue goals.
• Develop and deliver customized training solutions and manage a robust sales pipeline; negotiate pricing with leadership.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with employers across key industry sectors; act as primary external contact for partnerships.
• Represent Workforce Development at industry events and networking opportunities; promote programs to increase visibility.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Partnership development

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree + advanced degree or certifications

Job description

Lehigh Carbon Community College seeks a Director of Skilled Trades and Industry Partnerships to provide operational leadership for technical workforce programs and employer partnerships. You will align academic offerings with industry needs, supervise instructors, and drive revenue through partnerships and grants.

The role requires strategic oversight, strong communication, and the ability to manage diverse facilities and programs across multiple counties; occasional travel is required.