Northern Virginia Community College
Location
Manassas, VA | United States
Job description
General Description:The Associate Director of Skilled Trades and Transportation programs will play a vital role in developing and implementing a comprehensive new portfolio of short-term workforce and industry certification preparation programs for NOVA Workforce. These programs will cover topics such as electrical, HVAC, plumbing, welding, general construction, facilities maintenance, carpentry, heavy equipment, and commercial driverâs licenses. The Associate Director will provide leadership, development, and management of skilled trades and transportation-related contract training, pre-apprenticeship, and apprenticeship activities for the department. This role requires the effective supervision of adjunct instructors, ensuring their alignment with evolving program needs.Duties and Tasks:Develops and implements short and long-term strategies for skilled trades program offerings to accomplish strategic goals and departmental objectives.This role cultivates constructive working relationships, collaborating with all divisions of the college, and fosters partnerships with local businesses, industry associations, and unions.Provides leadership, development, and management of skilled trades and transportation programs offered across multiple college locations where NOVA workforce programs are offered.Provides leadership, development, and management of contract training and apprenticeship activities.Implements and manages course schedules, ensuring effective assignment and monitoring of adjunct instructor workloads.Stays abreast of current industry trends and needs, ensuring compliance with the latest credential requirements.Evaluates the effectiveness of courses and programs; make recommendations for improvements, additions, and deletions; maintain liaison with advisory boards and credentialing agencies to ensure courses are current and up-to-date.Researches, develops, and executes special initiatives to improve student outcomes and certification pass rates; tracks the academic progress of students, including creating reports and presenting data on certification status.Attends conferences and meetings and serves on committees internal and external to the college; and maintains strong industry contacts and relationships.Builds and nurtures client relationships with regional businesses, community partners, federal, state and local government officials.Manages business partner agreements and vendor contracts as applicable.Develops, implements, and monitors an annual operating budget in collaboration with the supervisor.Directs the recruitment, selection, hiring, and development of teaching faculty (full-time and adjunct) and staff in accordance with the collegeâs procedures.Performs routine and specialized administrative and academic tasks and performs special projects as assigned.Cultivates constructive working relationships, collaborating with all divisions of the college to ensure seamless integration of skilled trades and transportation programs.Special Assignments:May be required to perform other duties as assigned.May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.*This position is restricted and is funded with non-continuous or non-recurring funding and is subject to continuation based on fiscal year funds and the needs of the College.
About Northern Virginia Community College
Begun in 1964, Northern Virginia Community College offers a quality and convenient educational experience at an affordable price. NOVA is the largest educational institution in Virginia and the second-largest community college in the United States, comprising of more than 75,000 students and 2,600 faculty and staff members. NOVA is also one of the most internationally diverse colleges in the United States, with a student body consisting of individuals from more than 180 countries. Located near Washington, D.C., the College includes six campuses. NOVA is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and offers more than 160 degrees at the associate's level and certificate programs.
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