"Director, Construction Trades Institute"

Job Details

Job Title: Director, Construction Trades Institute
Location: North Campus
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 1007034
Job Family: ADMIN - Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC)
Grade: 16
Salary: $71,171 - $88,963
Department: CEPD - Grant Florida Job Growth
Reports To: Department Chairperson
Closing Date: December 17, 2025
FLSA Status: Exempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation

First Review Date: June 19, 2024
Next Review Date: October 2, 2025

Position Overview

The Director of Construction Trades Institute is responsible for the planning, organization, management, implementation, continuous review, and analysis of the project. This includes ensuring that the project complies with funder’s requirements, achieves objectives and outcomes, and is implemented successfully. This is a Professional Exempt Contractual (PEC) position for which an annual contract reflecting the base salary within the fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) will be issued after ratification by Miami Dade College’s District Board of Trustees.

This grant position will be eligible for participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) after 6 consecutive months of continuous employment.

This is a temporary grant funded position through June 30, 2028, contingent upon grant or funding and grant extensions.

What you will be doing

• Oversees the development of construction trades programs, ensuring alignment with industry standards
• Collaborates on curriculum development, job placement initiatives, and advisory board activities
• Develops and implements initiatives to support student success, retention, and completion within construction trades programs
• Oversees the maintenance and enhancement of facilities, labs, and equipment used for construction trades education
• Represents the department and institution at community events, industry conferences, and networking opportunities
• Prepares and submits reports to grantors, detailing project progress, outcomes, and overall status
• Ensures compliance with College and funding agency policies, procedures, and regulations
• Identifies opportunities for program growth, innovation, and expansion to meet the evolving needs of the construction industry
• Reviews and prepares materials for dissemination via articles, reports, presentations, etc
• Hires, supervises, and evaluates project staff
• Performs other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed

• Master’s degree and three (3) years of related experience; or Bachelor’s degree and seven (7) years of related experience including three (3) years of professional experience in the construction industry
• All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
• Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures
• Strong knowledge of construction industry practices, technologies, and workforce trends
• Familiarity with relevant software and technology tools used in construction trades education
• Experience with accreditation processes and standards for technical education programs
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written and oral communications skills
• Experience planning, coordinating and organizing complex, multi-activity projects (preferable in education setting)
• Knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft office software and specific computer programs related to area of responsibility
• Strong leadership skills that promote dedication, creativity, innovation, and growth
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions for reporting purposes
• Ability to effectively present information to groups of managers, clients, customers, students, and the public
• Ability to develop cooperative relationships among faculty, staff, administration, and College leadership
• Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with students, faculty, and staff

Additional Requirements

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.

Organization

Since we opened our doors in 1960, the educators at Miami Dade College have focused on providing quality and innovative educational opportunities to every member of our community desiring a higher education. Our goal is a simple one, to ensure the success of our students and increase the strength of our communities.

Today, Miami Dade College is the largest, most diverse and highly regarded college in the nation. We operate eight campuses with over 6,000 employees who educate over 170,000 students from around the world. The College offers over 300 programs of study and several degree options, including vocational, associate, and baccalaureate degrees. We also offer numerous Community Education classes as well as online credit classes through the Virtual College. Specialized and advanced educational opportunities include the prestigious New World School of the Arts, The Honors College and our Dual Enrollment Program.

With such a large organization, our employment needs are very diverse. From full-time professional faculty to part-time adjunct faculty and support staff, the people who comprise the MDC workforce are the innovators who help the College maintain our reputation as one of the most highly regarded colleges in the country.