Director, Applied Technical Programs

Employer

South Piedmont Community College

Job Location

Located primarily at the Tyson Family Center for Technology in Monroe, NC

Salary Grade

Commensurate with education and experience

Benefits

Full-Time Benefits

Job Reports To

Dean of Continuing Education

Job Category

Professional

Application Period

Opens: 09/23/2024
Closes: 11/30/2024

Target Start Date

12/02/2024

Expected Work Hours

40 hours per week

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Qualifications

· A minimum of:
o An Associate’s degree in a skilled trades related discipline aligned with the candidate’s credentialed experience and expertise, and
o 10 years of full-time equivalent work experience in a skilled trades related discipline aligned with the candidate’s credentialed experience and expertise
o Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in an industrial trade, educational, workforce development, or related field
o Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
· Working knowledge/utilization of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software applications.
· Prior teaching experience, either in credit-bearing programs, continuing education courses or an apprenticeship program.

Preferred Qualifications

· 15 or more years of full-time equivalent work experience in either the construction, engineering, manufacturing, or transportation/distribution/logistics fields
· 5 or more years of teaching experience
· 10 or more years of supervisory experience
· Prior experience teaching technical course content to adult learners
· Familiarity with a course management system such as Canvas
· Budgeting experience
· Experience developing and implementing faculty professional development opportunities
· Experience working with Advisory Boards
· Experience with goal setting and strategic planning
· Evidence of effective problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
· Evidence of a career that includes a strong work ethic with a proven track record of project completion, multi-tasking, and the ability to handle high-pressure environments
· Evidence of teaching experience with high school-age populations
· Experience with class scheduling, and evidence of the ability to create proactive and innovative class scheduling options

Position Description

Job Description
The Director of Applied Technical Programs is a 12-month, full-time Instructional Staff position located primarily at the Tyson Family Center for Technology in Monroe, NC. The position teaches 30 hours over an academic year, distributed among fall, spring, and summer semesters.
Under the direct supervision of the Dean of Continuing Education, and under the general supervision of the Vice President of Business and Workforce Solutions, the Director of Applied Technical Programs acts as a mentor, coordinator, and facilitator for the faculty as they carry out the vision, mission, and goals of the Applied Technical Programs Department and the College.
 
The Director maintains a climate of open communication, collegiality, and teamwork, and actively supports the professional growth and development of faculty and staff. The Director ensures the availability of quality learning opportunities for students. The Director has responsibility for teaching assigned courses within a skilled trade related discipline aligned with their credentialed experience and expertise, curriculum development, faculty and staff assignment, course scheduling, program review, student learning outcomes assessment, student advising and scheduling, professional development, institutional service, community service, and community awareness.
In addition to instructional responsibilities, the Director has supervisory, administrative and strategic authority over the full-time and adjunct faculty and staff in the Applied Technical Programs Department who teach courses within the department of Skilled Trades and Advanced Manufacturing.
The new colleague will serve as a liaison among students, faculty, staff, administration, and the community at large, and is the first line of support for student complaints and grievances. The position will collaborate across college functions to facilitate strategic conversations among business, industry, community, and academic partners in Union and Anson counties, with the goal of developing and delivering both curriculum and non-credit programs of study designed to meet the workforce development needs of the college service area.

Job Duties
· Exhibit an uncompromising commitment to SPCC as a learning-centered college through the College’s mission, vision, values, core skills and learning outcomes, and delivery of instruction and services
· Promote quality in learning and instruction by using student-centered principles in leadership, management, hiring, scheduling, evaluation, and professional development.
· Supervise, mentor, and evaluate faculty. Coordinate professional development for faculty.
· Coordinate and oversee the recruitment, selection, contracting, and evaluation of part-time faculty.
· Coordinate the development of a student-centered course schedule, ensuring appropriate availability and sequencing of existing courses.
· Actively support pedagogical innovation in seated and distance instruction; encourage the use of technology within the learning environment.
· Provide leadership in program review and student learning outcomes assessment. Annually update and assess program improvement plans.
· Coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of new courses, ensuring appropriate availability and sequencing of new courses.
· Participate in developing recommendations for program budgets, including forecasting anticipated budgetary needs for staffing, equipment, and supplies, monitor program expenditures.
· Actively participate in School and College committees and activities, including (but not limited to), Planning Councils, Advisory Boards, other School or College committees, activities and events, and participate in School or College-related community activities and events.
· Actively participate in student recruitment and retention activities, admissions, advising, and registration activities.
· Stay current with developments in the discipline by earning additional industry-recognized credentials as assigned by the supervisor
· Actively participate in grant prospecting, authoring, editing, evaluation, and reporting.
· Cultivate and maintain strong partnerships with appropriate community stakeholders in support of programmatic and institutional advancement.
· Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, innovation, collaboration, and institutional commitment in all actions.
· Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Continuing Education and the Vice President of Business and Workforce Solutions.

How to Apply

Apply online at https://jobs.spcc.edu/postings/3165. Position is open until filled. 

Contact Info

employment@spcc.edu or 704-272-5335

200 West Jones Street Raleigh, North Carolina 27603

(919) 807-7100