Director, Continuing Education - Trades & Industry - FT
Under the general direction of the Senior Director of Continuing Education, the Director of Continuing Education – Trades & Industry is responsible for the strategic planning, development, and oversight of both credit and non-credit trades and industry programs offered through the Continuing Education Division. This position ensures that all programs are responsive to current and emerging workforce needs through effective program design, implementation, promotion, and evaluation.
Key responsibilities include recruiting, hiring, and supervising instructors; developing training proposals and pricing models; managing program budgets; and marketing courses to the public. The Director actively monitors industry trends, participates in Workforce Leadership Team meetings, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure programs remain relevant and aligned with regional workforce priorities. Additionally, the Director plays a key role in creating pathways that support transitions from non-credit to credit-bearing programs. This is a full-time, regular position.
Essential Functions
Supervision
- Leads, supervises, evaluates, and hires staff, faculty, and speakers as required for the operation of the program. Establishes salaries and initiates payroll.
- Ensures completion of required personnel records.
Develop, Improve, and Administer Education Offerings
- Responsible for the development, implementation, promotion, evaluation, and continuous improvement of continuing education open-to-the-public and some contract training for trades and industry courses that cover awareness and credentialing requirements for manufacturing, construction, electronic and electrical, and other related trades occupational areas relative to state and federal regulations, local employment conditions, and community needs. This includes but is not limited to ensuring course content and activities comply with regulatory agencies, including the Nebraska State Electrical Division (NSED) and the Nebraska Water Environment Association.
- Attend Workforce Leadership Teams related to SCC’s trades programs, and also represent the division at Southeast Nebraska Manufacturing Alliance and Lincoln Manufacturing Council meetings.
- Assesses program and course needs through collaboration with college divisions, educational institutions, local businesses, community and professional organizations, and governmental agencies. Maintains all pertinent records for courses.
- Responsible for the development of program goals and objectives.
Manage Program Budgets
- Prepares, justifies, and controls the program budget with oversight of cost centers.
- Maintains program records and metrics to support financial activities.
- Provides year-end reports and budget information as needed.
Market Program Activities
- Coordinates and cooperates with the College’s Public Information, Continuing Education Division, and Career & Technical Division Program Directors and administrators to develop promotional materials, including brochures, flyers, a schedule of classes, web pages, social media announcements, and any special promotional materials.
Participate in the Division Management Team
- Participates with the Senior Director, Continuing Education Directors, and Dean of Continuing Education to develop division goals and objectives, plan in-service programs for the division, evaluate and formulate division operating procedures and policies, and assess the overall performance of the division.
- Supervise division operations during assigned evening and weekend hours.
- Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with all divisions and programs.
Professional Growth
- Participates in professional conferences and meetings, relevant local, state, or national educational activities, and maintains relationships with professional counterparts and other institutions.
- Serve as an educational adviser for individuals and training and development personnel for community and business organizations as requested.
Maintain Relationships with Professional Counterparts and Other Institutions.
- Serve as an educational advisor for training and workforce development for community and business organizations, as requested.
Promote a Culture of Belonging
Support and promote an environment of belonging where all students, faculty members, and college employees feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to contribute. Foster a community where each individual and their varied perspectives enrich the educational experience and create a safe and respectful environment. Support the College’s policies and programming related to access, fair employment, and equal opportunities for all.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree plus two years of relevant full-time experience OR
- Associate’s Degree plus four years of relevant full-time experience, and two (2) years of experience in supervision or management.
Salary
$55,267 per year
Benefits
SCC BEN Dollars – Eligible Employees: Full-time status. Regular employees with an FTE of 0.75 or greater will be eligible for SCC Ben Dollars. All employees will be required to elect a health insurance option. If the cost of insurance coverage selected by an employee exceeds the SCC Ben Dollars available, all additional costs will be withheld from the employee’s paycheck. Any SCC Ben Dollars that the employee does not elect to use for the purchase of dependent health and dental insurance will be paid to the employee in cash at $0.93 per $1.00 benefit dollar. All amounts paid are subject to withholding for income and employment taxes, but not subject to the College’s contribution toward the Retirement Savings Plan – Group Retirement Account (GRA).
Schedule
Normal working hours for this full-time regular position are scheduled between 7:30 a.m.and 7:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Friday, requiring a minimum of a 40-hour work week, based on a 260-day work calendar. Scheduled special activities, emergencies, or temporary schedule changes may require hours outside of the regular workday or workweek.