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Assistant Director for Trades and Apprenticeships

Assistant Director for Trades and Apprenticeships

Harford Community CollegeBel Air, MD, US
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Harford Community College is seeking an Assistant Director for Trades and Apprenticeships to lead instructional programming in skilled trades and apprenticeships. This role supports departmental leadership in developing, delivering, and expanding educational programs including dual enrollment, contract training, and new initiatives and plays a key part in strengthening existing programs.

The Assistant Director will collaborate closely with local and national businesses, government partners, and community organizations, while also supporting small business development and special events.

The Assistant Director oversees day-to-day management of Workforce, Contract, and Continuing Education Career & Technical programs in areas such as Manufacturing, Construction, Electrical, HVAC, and others based on departmental needs.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) :

  • Ensuring the delivery of high-quality instructional programming
  • Conducting program and course evaluations along with instructional observations
  • Creating and implementing new processes to improve operations
  • Managing databases and building course schedules
  • Collaborating with HR to hire instructors and staff classes
  • Monitoring course start dates and assembling course packets
  • Preparing reports and submitting required local, state, and federal data
  • Coordinating with Marketing on schedules, brochures, and promotional materials
  • Managing communications and responding to program inquiries
  • Assisting the Director with grant submissions and compliance requirements
  • Maintaining budget records and reviewing online registrations
  • Supporting collaboration with HCPS and prior learning assessment activities
  • Providing instructors with course management support

This position works primarily on the HCC campus, with assignments at off-site locations and occasional travel throughout the region.

Required Education

  • Associate degree
  • Required Experience

  • Minimum of two years of experience in a workforce development setting, including program development, budget oversight, and marketing programs or events
  • Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of Career & Technical training areas and apprenticeship programs
  • Experience developing and delivering instructional programming
  • Familiarity with machinery, technology, and software relevant to trades and industry training
  • Ability to provide student support and guide learners toward success
  • Strong skills in course planning, scheduling, and program implementation
  • Ability to coordinate programs and events effectively
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships
  • Applications due 12 / 1 / 2025 at 11 : 59 PM

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