"Program Director, Industrial/Construction Health & Safety Training"

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title: Program Director, Industrial/Construction Health & Safety Training

Status: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Location: Cameron Campus

Job Description

At Guilford Technical Community College (GTCC), we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and creating a lasting impact on our community. We invite passionate and innovative educators to join our mission-driven team, where you can enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance and competitive benefits, including a robust pension plan. Our beautiful, well-maintained campuses provide an inspiring environment for both teaching and learning, within an atmosphere of collaboration and excellence. At GTCC, you’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic, and inclusive culture committed to delivering exceptional results, making it a truly amazing place to work and thrive.

The Program Director in collaboration with the Director provides the vision and leadership required to realize the mission of the Continuing Education and Customized Training Program and the college at large. Primary administrative responsibilities include program development/management, budget management, developing/maintaining external industry partnerships and providing operational supervision to part time faculty in the department. Instructional responsibilities require a strong environmental, health and safety skill set and the ability to teach students effectively in an instructional environment. The Program Director is a member of the full-time faculty and maintains a teaching load with some administrative release time to carry out duties. Additional responsibilities include maintaining GTCC’s accreditation as an ATS (Accredited Training Sponsor) with the NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research).

Duties/Functions

(Detailed duties not fully listed in text, but includes program development, budget management, teaching, partnerships, supervision.)

Difficult Challenges

• Managing/coordinating multiple client requests/programs, teaching and developing classes with limited delivery resources.
• Managing conflicting process timelines...
• Class scheduling...
• Discerning best training solutions...
• Managing multiple customized training programs...
• Understanding administrative timelines...
• Managing the paperwork process...

Contacts

Daily interactions with industry trades, director, instructors, clients, registrar, accounting, etc.

Education Required

• Associate’s degree in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, or related field.
• OSHA 30 Authorized Trainer (Construction)
• OSHA Authorized Trainer for General Industry and Construction (OSHA 500) or attain within 6 months.
• NCCER Instructor Certification or attain within 6 months.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or attain within 6 months.

Education Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• OSHA Specialized certifications (e.g., Fall Protection, etc.).

Experience Required

• Three years delivering classroom-based construction/workplace safety training.
• Experience developing training content.
• Experience in construction or manufacturing environment.

Experience Preferred

• >3 years delivering training.
• Project management experience.
• NC Edge Customized Training Program experience.

KSA Required

Multi-task, support college mission, adapt, learner-centered, communicate effectively.

Department/Job Specific Requirements

Frequent travel, physical abilities, various trainings required (Safety/Shooter, PIP, Ethics, eLearning, etc.).

Physical Demands

Mostly standing/walking, rare hazards, lifting 20-50 lbs.

Criminal history checks required.

Posting Type

Faculty

Posting Number: 2025-175-REG

Open Date: 12/08/2025

Close Date: 01/07/2026

Open Until Filled: No