Director, Training, Industry and Trades

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Director, Training, Industry and Trades

Status
Regular

Full Time/Part Time
Full-time

Location

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 staff 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 Director of Industry and Trades Training reports directly to the Vice President of Workforce and Continuing Education and is responsible for providing training through occupational extension and customized training programs within Guilford County for existing and prospective businesses to maintain, enhance, and improve their business success. These programs are designed for the specific purposes of training individuals for employment, upgrading the skills of individuals presently employed, and retraining others for employment in different occupational fields. This position is responsible for Workforce and Continuing Education occupational extension and customized training programs for industrial and trades companies to include the assessment of employer needs for skill building, supervision, and leadership training. This person supervises the department coordinator, full and part-time faculty and administrative support staff, and oversees departmental budgets. This position also performs other institutional assignments as required and represents the institution within the business, workforce development, and economic development communities.

Min Salary
$75,545.38

Mid Salary
$84,988.55 - We offer a competitive salary package that will be determined based on the candidate's experience level and qualifications related to the job. Compensation will be commensurate with your level of experience.

Duties/Functions

Difficult Challenges

Contacts

Education Required

Bachelor’s degree required from a regionally accredited college in a field including, but not limited to Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Organizational Development, Public Administration, Human Resources or other related fields.

Education Preferred

Master’s degree preferred from a regionally accredited college.

Experience Required

• Demonstrated success in project management required. An understanding of regional and industry needs as well as national and international needs for job skills training. Ability to collaborate with Work Force Development Board, Economic Development Councils, Chambers of Commerce and other support agencies to provide business and industry training.
• An understanding of regional and industry needs as well as national and international needs for job skills training.
• Three years of successful experience in business or industry, with supervisory or management experience

Experience Preferred

• Successful workforce training of three years minimum is required.
• Demonstrated success in project management required. An understanding of regional and industry needs as well as national and international needs for job skills training. Ability to collaborate with Work Force Development Board, Economic Development Councils, Chambers of Commerce and other support agencies to provide business and industry training.
• A proven track record in client-centered, business-to-business relationship building.
• Experience in developing and implementing business/industrial training, instructional design, employee development, or adult education.
• Experience with the NCCCS Customized Training Program.

KSA Required

• Must possess highly developed analytical skills, writing and presentational skills, business analytics, and ability to communicate with business/industry and community partners.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of operational disciplines including quality, planning, scheduling, strategic planning, project management, information management systems, budgeting, and accounting.
• Ability to work as a vital part of a team, while being self-directed on projects and sales.
• Must have experience with budgeting.
• Must have general knowledge of marketing principles.

KSA Preferred

• Strong knowledge of industrial technology and training; up to date knowledge on best practices in the classroom; excellent technical skills, including use of office and web-based software; conversant in core industrial concepts such as operations management, planning and scheduling, quality, warehousing, distribution, continuous improvement, lean, and safety; and willingness to achieve related certifications as deemed necessary.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• A successful track record in facilitation, employee training, and program development.
• Evidence of sales skills to understand client needs, develop proposed solutions and ‘close the deal’.
• Strong organization skills to manage the priorities and communications of multiple college resources, clients, and projects.

Department/Job Specific Requirements




Physical Demands

Physical Activity: Function requires sitting, standing, walking and driving; extend normal hours to include client meeting/negotiations and program management in the evenings and weekends, as appropriate; work on “non-school” days as required; travel as needed to meet program goals; travel as needed to gain information, education and training required for better performance
Campus Assignment Primary office location-Cameron; travel setting up classes on other GTCC campuses, community, and industry locations as needed.
Environmental Hazard(s): • Rare (less than 15%) exposure to hazardous chemicals, filth, fumes, adverse weather, or personal safety risks.
• Work requires carrying objects or loads weighing between 20 and 50 pounds.

Posting Type
Staff

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
2024-220-REG

Open Date
09/05/2024

Close Date
09/20/2024

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Other