"Assistant Director of Workforce Development and Community Education"

Company Description:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York's finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York's vibrant and growing Capital Region, with easy access to Boston, NYC, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley, all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training, and workforce development in a student-centered environment, serving students from a wide range of backgrounds. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students. We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.

Job Description:

SUNY Schenectady is seeking a full-time Assistant Director of Workforce Development and Community Education to join their team. The Assistant Director of Workforce Development and Community Education is a professional, full-time, 12-month, grant-funded position. The Assistant Director supports the administration of a well-established apprenticeship grant. The Assistant Director adheres to campus-wide, SUNY and professionally recognized standards, policies, procedures and practices. This position reports to the Assistant Vice President under the Workforce Development & Community Education division.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the management and monitoring of overall progress of apprenticeship programs including grant compliance and reporting
• Develop and implement education and training programs designed to serve the needs of industry and community
• Build and maintain partnerships with employers, educational institutions, and administrators
• Manage fiscal operations of state-wide grant funding
• Oversee Group Sponsorship program including program compliance, employer support, and apprentice enrollment and completion
• Provide guidance and support to students/apprentices
• Coordinate outreach and marketing activities to promote programs
• Collaborate internally to create pathways and articulation agreements for continued education
• Engage employers to become Registered Sponsors with NYSDOL in support of apprentice program development
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date program information across communication channels
• Perform related administrative and programmatic duties as assigned

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Demonstrated experience in a training, healthcare or social service field
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail in handling complex projects
• Ability to build, sustain and nurture collaborative relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid technology skills in desktop and web-based applications
• Ability to work independently and as part of a well-established team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's preferred
• Demonstrated experience in an educational environment
• Experience working in a community college is preferred

Special Information:

• This position is subject to renewal based upon continued availability of grant funding
• VISA sponsorship is not available for this position
• Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts and/or certifications

Additional Information:

Salary: $50,000

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

As a full-time team member, you will have access to a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, professional growth, and work-life balance:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage- Medical, dental, and vision plans to ensure the well-being of you and your family.
• Flexible Retirement Plans - Options to select the retirement system that best aligns with your goals, plus access to a deferred compensation plan to enhance your long-term savings.
• Professional Growth & Development - Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement through a variety of professional development programs.
• Family-Friendly Support - Access to on-site childcare providers (subject to availability) to help ease the demands of balancing work and family life.
• Wellness Initiatives -Discounted YMCA memberships and participation in wellness events to promote physical and mental health.
• Additional Employee Perks - A range of exclusive discounts and benefits designed to enrich both your personal and professional life.

Application Instructions:

Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled.

If you need a disability-related accommodation to apply to this position, please contact the Human Resources Office at (518) 381-1218 or humanresources@sunysccc.edu.

Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Completed SUNY Schenectady Employment Application
• References: Please provide three professional references which include name, title, and contact information