Director, Career & Technical Education (Grant Funded)
- Houston Community College
- Location: Houston, Texas
- Category: Admin-Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts
- Posting Date: 07/10/2023
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
We are looking for a Director Career & Technical Education who will advance the institution’s proud tradition of excellence in academics, student life and community service. Come be a part of the Mosaic of HCC.
Job Summary
This position will lead HCC’s comprehensive Workforce and Continuing Education curriculum development initiatives. This position will oversee all aspects of Workforce (credit) and Continuing Education (noncredit) curriculum development at the program level and provide support at the course level. This role is a high-level position that requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of curriculum design, alignment, job analysis, and the promotion of equity in educational practices.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Work closely with industry members and instructional leaders to identify current and emerging job trends. Develop accurate job profiles that reflect the skills and knowledge required for these roles.
Collaborate with industry partners to create and refine curricula that align with job profiles. Design industry credentials of value that recognize and reward the acquisition of necessary skills.
Coordinate with credit instructional leaders and CE program directors to design upskilling and reskilling credentials that enable individuals to advance their careers or transition to new roles.
Ensure credentials are industry-driven, faculty-led, and highly valued by employers by collaborating closely with industry representatives and faculty.
Conduct needs assessments to identify skill gaps and training needs. Develop and implement training programs and evaluate their effectiveness.
Stay current with the latest trends and best practices in workforce development and continuing education.
Demonstrate knowledge of rules and regulations of the THECB, PERKINS V, SACSCOC, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), and TWC related to Continuing Education, Workforce Education and training.
Assist deans and program directors in developing continuing education courses that respond to emerging community needs.
Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programs for credit and non-credit pathways.
Maintain awareness and knowledge of legislation affecting CTE requirements within the state.
Build collaborative relationships with the Curriculum and Instructional Initiatives leadership team to ensure alignment of workforce development programs with academic, industry, and public/private sector employment needs.
Develop and promote partnerships with businesses, industry partners, agencies, and community organizations for grants or other financial opportunities to support prospective and incumbent workforce skills improvement.
Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience
• Master's degree in Education, Curriculum Development, Workforce Development, or a related field.
• 5 years’ experience in program and curriculum development, preferably in a workforce/continuing education.
Licensing & Certification
• Valid Texas Driver License
Special Skills
• MS Office Programs
• Curriculum Design and Alignment
• Job Analysis
• Project Management skills
• Leadership and collaboration skills
Competencies
• Delivering High Quality Work
• Accepting Responsibility
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Acting with Integrity
• Thinking Critically
• Managing Change
• Communicating Effectively
Working Conditions
General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.
SECURITY SENSITIVE: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215
The Organization
Houston Community College (HCC) is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career development and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society. We’re proud to say that 98 percent of our graduates step into a job in their field of study immediately upon graduation. One of the largest community colleges in the nation, HCC has served the Greater Houston area for over four decades. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Schools Commission on Colleges, we offer 300+ associate degree and certificate programs to 75,000+ students across 13 Centers of Excellence and online each semester. We are proud to be No.1 among all community colleges in the nation in providing associate degrees to minorities and No.1 in educating international students, with 10.4 percent of our student population from outside the USA. Our vision is to become the Employer of Choice in support of our mission for Student Success by attracting, retaining and motivating the best employees.
The Team
Some of the brightest minds in academics and business are choosing HCC as their home. When you join our talented team, you’ll play a special role as teacher, mentor and academic advisor. We’ll support you in your professional development as you contribute your knowledge and expertise to HCC, our students and the community.
Location
Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:
- Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
- Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
- Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
- Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
- The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
- World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
- With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene.
- Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.
EEO Statement
Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
David Cross, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator
Office of Institutional Equity
PO Box 667517
Houston TX, 77266
713 718.8271 or Institutional.Equity@hccs.edu
HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages diversity, innovation and creativity, and inclusion.
Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.
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