"Director, Workforce Development"

Job Description

The Director for Workforce Development develops, implements, and supervises corporate and professional training, contract training, government training, Dual Enrollment, Apprenticeship and open enrollment programs for the College's Workforce and Community Education (WCE) division that meet the needs of business, industry and community. The position directs and supervises program assistant directors, coordinators, and support staff in WCE; and provides leadership for instruction, fiscal management, and community and business relations.

Duties include supervising and leading a team of full-time and part-time direct reports across multiple physical locations, adjunct and non-credit instructors; preparing and managing budgets; Profit and Loss reporting responsibilities, overseeing and coordinating special events and other projects; evaluating programs for effectiveness, meeting Maryland standards and student learning outcomes; preparing grant proposals and reporting on outcomes; and coordinating, scheduling and supervising noncredit courses and facilities. The Director collaborates with the Director of Workforce Training Center and serves as a College representative at community and business events with the goal of developing partnerships.

Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia; non-residents are expected to relocate to meet this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position

Required Education:

Bachelors Degree

Required Experience:

A minimum of 3 years of related workforce development/training experience and 2 years of supervisory experience

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with public and private businesses, local government agencies, Chambers of Commerce, and nonprofit organizations to foster partnerships and training opportunities
• Willingness and ability to travel regionally
• Experience in budget oversight, including profit and loss management and revenue forecasting
• Knowledge of grant development, implementation, and compliance
• Skilled in analyzing market data to inform and guide strategic decisions
• Expertise in identifying and developing workforce training programs aligned with industry and business needs
• Experience leading and managing apprenticeship programs
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with strong presentation abilities
• Demonstrated leadership in team management, including staff supervision, performance coaching, and professional development
• Ability to manage and interpret data to support strategic planning and operational decision-making
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite