Union County College is a public comprehensive community college providing quality, affordable, accessible educational programs that serve the greater Union County region. It is the oldest of New Jerseys 19 Associate Degree Colleges, serving both career-minded and transfer-oriented students since 1933. The College enrolls almost 30,000 credit, non-credit and continuing education students and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many programs lead to the Associate in Arts, Science and Applied Science degrees. Campus: Elizabeth General Description: Develop and manage technical occupational training programs offered by Continuing Education and Workforce Development. Programs include grant funded initiatives and tuition-based programs. Lead the development, scheduling, and logistics of occupational training programs, recruit instructors, and work with vendors as required. Monitor student participation and progress. Provide funders with appropriate information and reports. Characteristics, Duties and Responsibilities: • Responsible for developing and maintaining technical occupational training programs and continuing education programs that meet the demand of local businesses and result in the attainment of industry-valued credentials for students. Industry sectors include, but are not limited to IT, Manufacturing, Transportation, Logistics and Distribution, and Finance. • Assist in making recommendations resulting from diagnostic activities; implement the scheduling and orientation of new students. • Set program educational standards and goals and establish the policies and procedures required to achieve them. • Implement all programmatic operations and fiscal oversight. • Coordinate the activities of all p/t and f/t staff assigned to the program and advise staff on program structure and activities to support program objectives. • Coordinate referral process with management and referring agencies to meet contractual obligations. • Compile and submit all required program information to MIS staff. • Schedule all on and off campus activities related to program implementation. • In conjunction with staff, monitor student attendance, punctuality, barrier reduction and needed support services. Participate in individual student conferences as necessary. • Prepare monthly reports on staffing, recruitment, student progress, placement, and program completion, as required. • Liaison with funders regarding program monitoring and program reports. Prepare program reports using required reporting systems • Outreach to employers in program industry sector for job development opportunities and coordinate student job search activities with other college Job Development staff • At all times exercise professionalism and confidentiality with staff and students. • Other duties as required. Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required. Experience: Minimum requirement of 5 – 10 years’ experience with development and implementation of workforce development and/or technical training programs, and local, state, or federal programs. Proposal writing experience preferred. Competencies and Skills Required: Minimum requirement of 5 – 10 years’ experience with development and implementation of workforce development and/or technical training programs, and local, state, or federal programs. Proposal writing experience preferred. Physical Demands and Work Environment: • This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled. • Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. • No or very limited exposure to physical risk. • Some travel required. Union County College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, religion, age, disability, handicap or other legally protected status in its provision of employment, education, and activities, or other services. Union County College is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons. Union County College offers a competitive compensation package and salaries that are commensurate with experience and qualifications. The following benefits are also provided: Medical benefits and pension plan offered through the State of NJ; Dental and vision benefits; Vacation days based on accrual system; Ten paid holidays and three floating holidays that are determined by the College; Tuition remission for employee, spouse, and eligible children for credit and non-credit courses; and Tuition reimbursement for approved degree programs at an accredited college or university.