Job Title:  Director of Continuing Education & Workforce Innovation
Location:    SUNY Adirondack
Full/Part Time:     Full time

SUNY Adirondack is a teaching- and learning-centered community college, which fosters a diverse and equitable learning environment for students of all ages, backgrounds, goals, and learning styles. A member of the State University of New York, located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, one hour north of Albany and thirty minutes from Saratoga Springs.  

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
The Director of Continuing Education & Workforce Innovation will have responsibility for overseeing the planning and implementation of a slate of non-credit courses and programs for the community members of all ages, including a broad range of workforce training programs, grant-funded training and courses, programs for youth, as well as lifelong learning courses. Outreach and connections with the SUNY workforce community, in addition to the regional business community, is imperative to maintain positive relationships with business and industry and stay abreast of trends and changes.

Additional major responsibilities for the Director of Continuing Education & Workforce Innovation include:

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of non-credit and open enrollment courses to meet personal enrichment, career preparation & professional development needs;
• Develop and deliver existing and new non-credit workforce programs in a variety of modalities and settings, including the Queensbury campus, SUNY Adk Saratoga, live virtual, fully online and at community sites;
• Oversee the course development and delivery process including instructor hiring and management, addressing questions about courses, purchasing, evaluation, and assessment;
• Oversee programmatic and grant budget lines;
• Oversee online workforce training partner programs through contract and course management;
• In collaboration with the Non-Credit Support Specialist and the Marketing department, oversee the direct multi-modal marketing efforts to promote non-credit courses including email, web pages, social media, events, and print media;
• Utilize goal setting, project management, and change management skills in a dynamic, fast-paced, data-driven environment;
• Maintain timely and accurate reporting using Banner and Argos to capture and analyze course, enrollment, and revenue data;
• Assist with the research, writing and coordination, and management of grant-funded workforce training opportunities, as needed;
• Maintain contact with local businesses and organizations to keep abreast of workforce needs and trends, promote courses and programs, and applied learning opportunities for students;
• Coordinate contracted training programs for area businesses and organizations;
• Act as the primary contact for the SUNY apprenticeship program on campus;
• Supervise the Coordinator of Community Outreach, the Coordinator of Workforce Training & Innovation and the Workforce Success Coach;
• Oversee front desk operations with respect to Continuing Education student service and enrollment;
• Participate on college committees as appropriate;
• Other duties as assigned by the President.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1.      Bachelor’s degree
2.      Five to seven years of appropriate experience; preferably in a higher education environment.  
3.      Strong oral and written communication skills
4.      Project management skills
5.      Proficiency with all standard MS Office products.
6.      Demonstrated experience with workforce development or design and delivery of training programs for adults is required
7.    Embraces teamwork and collaboration.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATONS:
·         Master’s degree preferred
·         Experience with Ellucian software and social media tools is preferred
·         Experience with grants management is preferred

COMPENSATION: Salary is expected to be in the $55,000 – 59,000 range

FLSA:Exempt

HOW TO APPLY:

Persons interested in the above position should submit a resume, a letter of interest, names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three professional references.

To apply go to:   https://www.sunyacc.edu/director-continuing-education-workforce-innovation

CLOSING DATE: Full consideration will be given if received by May 9, 2022.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. SUNY Adirondack is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.