Job Details

Director, Strong Workforce Programs
Go to our website »

Position Number: 5617422
Location: Long Beach, CA
Position Type: Academic Vice Presidents and Provosts

Director, Strong Workforce Programs

Salary: $106,779.00 - $145,487.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: A25-04
Closing: 9/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Both Liberal Arts Campus & Pacific Coast Campus, CA
Department: Workforce Development

Description

Director, Strong Workforce Programs
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE
Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Long Beach City College currently has the privilege of serving approximately 35,000 students, the majority of whom are students of color. Long Beach City College is a Hispanic serving institution, and of our student population 53% are Hispanic/Latinx, 14% are White, 13% are African American, 11% are Asian & Filipino. An ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving the diverse academic, socio economic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and cultural backgrounds of community college student populations, including students with differing abilities (physical and/or learning). For more information on our College demographics please click here:https://www.lbcc.edu/pod/lbcc-college-facts

ABOUT THE POSITIONUnder the direction of the Vice President of Workforce and Economic Development, the director will provide the leadership for the Strong Workforce Programs and will coordinate all aspects of the programs.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Director of the Strong Workforce Program plays a pivotal role in overseeing and guiding the program's operations within the college. Reporting to the Vice President of Workforce and Economic Development, the Director is responsible for the comprehensive management of program activities, ensuring that all aspects of the Strong Workforce Program are effectively planned, organized, and executed. This includes collaborating closely with discipline faculty to implement targeted interventions and achieve the program's objectives. The Director also administers the program's funds, manages budgets, and oversees financial reporting to ensure resource allocation aligns with program goals. Acting as the primary point of contact for faculty and staff, the Director provides crucial information about the 25 Board of Governors Strong Workforce Taskforce recommendations and program objectives, facilitating clear communication and alignment across college constituencies. Additionally, the Director supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel, oversees training activities, and develops systems to enhance program efficiency. By managing these diverse responsibilities, the Director ensures that the Strong Workforce Program not only meets its strategic goals but also adapts to the evolving needs of students and the broader college community.

COLLEGE MISSIONLong Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, academic excellence, and workforce development by delivering high-quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. We are Purposeful, Focused, Nurturing, Connected and Respectful.

At Lo ng Beach City College, we celebrate equity, diversity and ensure a positive and inclusive working environment for all college students, faculty, staff, and administrators. We believe diversity fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and to hiring qualified applicants who are dedicated to student learning and success.

Duties

GENERAL DUTIES

Provides leadership in coordinating strategies related to the Strong Workforce Program for the District through effective collaboration with faculty, staff, administrators, and community stakeholders.
Spearheads, executes, and coordinates program operations to effectively address student needs. Acting as the main point of contact with Career Technical Education (CTE) program deans, department heads, and committee leads responsible for implementing the Strong Workforce Program's overarching strategies, the Director works directly with college stakeholders to put the college's Strong Workforce plan into action. Additionally, the Director provides project leadership to faculty, staff, and administrators, and collects their recommendations to develop and submit the annual program plan and budget.
Supports the efforts of all Strong Workforce supported programs designed to expand enrollment and improve key student outcomes, including increased enrollment, completion, job placement, and wage gain.
Collaborates with Institutional Effectiveness to monitor progress on key metrics and outcomes; partners with program faculty and CTE Deans to assess labor market data supplied by Center of Excellence and curated California Community College Chancellors Office (CCCCO) data sources; maintains current knowledge of local, regional, state, and national labor market needs and trends.
Shares information on best practices and effective interventions with administration and CTE faculty to identify opportunities for new or innovative strategies; provides ideas to address, plan, collaborate, and implement focus area strategies to affect all CTE students, including student support services, faculty advising, curriculum improvement, professional development, research, program orientation, marketing, industry engagement, and job development.
Manages and works with appropriate internal and external parties and stakeholders to develop outreach and marketing strategies to increase enrollment in CTE programs; represents department and college on various internal and external Career Pathways, CTE focused committees, and other applicable planning committees; attends department meetings, program advisory meetings, regional advisory meetings, and other relevant meetings in support of Strong Workforce.
Prepares reports on progress toward Strong Workforce Plan objectives for the Vice President of Workforce and Economic Development and college stakeholders. Works with internal parties in producing, and providing a variety of comprehensive, accurate and specialized program reports, which involve manipulation, analysis and interpretation of complex data and technical information for various reports.
Monitors Strong Workforce funding policies, terms, and conditions, keeping abreast of institutional planning and assessment efforts as they relate to CTE programs and Strong Workforce projects; monitors compliance for appropriate utilization of local and regional Strong Workforce funds; tracks encumbrances and expenditures with assistance from the Grants Office and Fiscal Services.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to the Vice President of Workforce and Economic Development, and supervises and evaluates assigned staff.

PERSONNELResponsible for supervising and evaluating the performance of assigned personnel; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; coordinate subordinate work assignments and review work for accuracy, completeness and compliance with established standards, requirements and procedures.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree from an accredited institution, or possession of a valid California Community College Supervisory Credential, AND
One year of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to the administrative assignment, AND
Evidence of a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Three to five years of responsible management/supervisory experience in career and technical education and/or workforce development.
Project management experience in career technical education and/or workforce development.
Demonstrated experience interpreting and administering policies, administrative guidelines, and procedures.
Experience at state and federal levels in career technical education committees, training, and/or leadership.
Demonstrated experience supervising and evaluating CTE faculty, managers, and technical staff.
Ability to prepare and administer program budgets and experience responding to district, State, and federal audits.
Understand and independently carry out oral and written instructions; demonstrate interpersonal skills using tact, firmness and diplomacy.
Analyze situations and make decisions on procedural matters without immediate supervision.
Communicate effectively in both oral and written form; maintain security and confidentiality of records and information.
Maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies in a participatory governance environment.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

Advanced principles, practices, methods, and techniques of program, administrative, organizational analysis, planning, and management as applicable to assigned area.
Principles, practices and methods of budget development and management, grant tracking and monitoring, purchasing, and maintenance of public records.
Emerging career and technical education programs, including labor market conditions and emerging industry workforce training needs, related industry certifications; and business and industry workforce training programs.
Principles, practices and techniques of group process facilitation and consensus building.
Advanced research and presentation methods, principles, practices, and tools; and data analysis techniques.
Public sector and education institutional grants and funding sources (local, state, federal, private foundations, and corporations).
Advanced computer skills including business software, word processing, database and spreadsheet programs, web/internet, and presentation development utilizing presentation tools
Federal, state and local laws, regulations and court decisions applicable to programs and areas of responsibility, including grant funding regulations and program guidelines/requirements.
Education, government and community resources available to student/participants.
Principles and practices of sound business communication.

ABILITY TO

Provide leadership to coordinate program activities with multiple District stakeholders and facilitate development of consensus among diverse groups and individuals.
Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines.
Define complex program concepts, budget and planning issues, perform difficult analyses and research, evaluate alternatives and develop sound conclusions and recommendations.
Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials as required. Provide professional presentations to internal and external audiences.
Present information, conclusions and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively to both internal and external program stakeholders.
Work well in a team environment and handle multiple assignments.
Perform complex research using knowledge of subscription databases, publications, and search engines, and appropriate tools for market labor data.
Represent the District effectively in negotiations and other dealings on a variety of difficult and complex issues related to external funding sources.
Exercise independent judgment and initiative in the recognition and resolution of grant problems and issues within established policy guidelines, and with tact and diplomacy.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including District administrators, management, faculty, staff, state, federal agencies, and funding sources, representatives of other public agencies and others encountered in the course of work.
Effectively communicate across organizational and interpersonally with a diverse population.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Interpret, apply, explain and reach sound decisions in accordance with Federal, state and local laws and regulations related to Program administration, implementation and funding and District policies and procedures.
Track and interpret relevant legislation affecting program areas of responsibility.
Utilize databases and technology to effectively organize and efficiently manage large volume of grant information and data.
Be open to receiving constructive feedback, manage team, and program activities accordingly.
Oversees maintenance of confidential and specialized program and student/participant records and files.
Demonstrate sensitivity and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of college population.

LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE
Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate valid California Driver's License.

Additional Information

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Long Beach City College only considers complete applications for employment. All application materials must be electronically submitted and uploaded by the applicant by the application deadline. Applications are initially screened for completeness and State Minimum Qualifications. Complete applications are forwarded to the Department hiring committee for further review.

A COMPLETE APPLICATION INCLUDES

A Long Beach Community College District Online Application
A cover letter outlining your education and experience relevant to this position.
A current resume or curriculum vitae.
A list of three references, including current addresses and telephone numbers of both colleagues and supervisors.
ALL graduate and undergraduate transcripts, showing school name, all college coursework, degree title and conferral date. This includes transcripts for any and all for the following degrees BA/BS, MA/MS and above (Ed.D, Ph,D, etc.) and courses used for transfer credit. Transcripts can be official or unofficial and must be submitted as an attachment. The conferral date must be on or before the application deadline in order to meet Minimum Qualifications.
Transcripts from countries other than the United States must be evaluated by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credentials Evaluation Service (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc (AICE).
Applicants who do not meet the Statewide Minimum Qualifications for this discipline verbatim are required to submit a Supplemental Equivalency Application (Download PDF reader).

SELECTION PROCESS AND TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
Application deadline: 9/30/24
Application screening: Week of 10/01/24
Applications are initially screened for completeness and Minimum Qualifications.
Complete applications are forwarded to the Department hiring committee for further review.
First level interview: Week of 11/4/24
Final interview: tentatively planned for: Week of 11/18/24

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONSIndividuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office at least two days prior to the closing date, by calling (562) 938-4372.
LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERThe Long Beach City College is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, gender, color, language, accent, citizenship status, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTLong Beach City College acknowledges our presence on the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. This land remains unceded territory. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.

To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/lbcc/jobs/4649699/director-strong-workforce-programs