Salary: $109,324.02 - $161,519.44 Annually
Job Type: Management
Job Number: 6172-m-12/22
Closing: 1/15/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Location: Tulare, CA
Department: Contract Education
Division:
General Description
Under the direction of the Director, Training Resource Center (TRC) and the Dean, Career Technical Education (CTE), the Director of Apprenticeships manages the planning, operation and sustainability of registered traditional and non-traditional apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs. The Director also supports the workforce development training activities of the Training Resource Center.
The Director of Apprenticeship Programs pursues and manages workforce development grants and develops partnerships with business, industry, labor, and government for the purpose of promoting and implementing pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship programs and related workforce development training. This position is categorically funded.
Initial salary placement for this position will be $109,324.02
Sequoias Community College District serves a diverse community of learners and is a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. Sequoias Community College District provides a wide range of opportunities in transfer, general education, career, and technical programs for our students. We seek candidates who exhibit an understanding and commitment to the community college mission, who are dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning, and who have a passion for student success.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY
Sequoias Community College District is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion and values candidates who have the ability to serve students from diverse academic, cultural, socioeconomic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds, as well as those students who have been historically underrepresented in higher education. Sequoias Community College District seeks to promote and maintain an environment that is built on mutual respect and free from discrimination by employing faculty members who are equity-minded, collegial, and guided by their dedication to helping students achieve their educational goals. Ideal candidates will share the Sequoias Community College Districts' commitment to be knowledgeable about and implement equitable learning and teaching methods appropriate to serve students from all backgrounds, demographics and experiences.
Job Duties
Representative Duties:

• Manage the implementation of strategic plans and initiatives in support and development of apprenticeship programs.
• Ensure apprenticeship programs comply with state and federal regulations, college policies, apprenticeship requirements, and specific industry requirements.
• Assess employer's workforce needs and interests, providing assistance and direction, to connect employers to college workforce development programs, services and staff.
• Collaborate with union, non-union, college district, community, state, county, regional, and industry groups for ongoing development, implementation and sustainability of apprenticeship and workforce development programs.
• Serve as an advisor and/or administrator for registered apprenticeship programs in which College of the Sequoias acts as the designated Local Education Agency, to include the creation of memorandums of understanding (MOUs)
• Pursue and manage federal, state, and private workforce development grants relevant to the position, including completion and submission of reports detailing compliance with grant requirements.
• Prepare and administer grant budgets to maximize revenue and track expenditures; prepare budget reports and summaries of assigned grant; coordinate grant payments as timely as necessary to minimize account balances.
• Collaborate with faculty and administrators to implement established grant work plans to ensure grants objectives and timelines are met.
• Organize student paperwork processing, records maintenance, MOU's, instructor support, invoicing and data collection and reporting at the district, regional, state, and federal levels.
• Communicate with instructional deans and program directors for the scheduling of courses, and advising program administrators, committee members, staff/faculty and students of apprenticeship program responsibilities.
• Promote collaboration among stakeholders by making presentations, organizing or participating in events, conducting or hosting meetings or workshops, providing training and engaging in strategic planning or work groups regarding apprenticeship and workforce development training.
• Recommend strategies to the college regarding the implementation of outreach and marketing to industry, students, and the public for apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and workforce development training programs.
• Contribute to the compilation of online apprenticeship outreach efforts and relevant web resources.
• Communicate, present, and respond to questions about the apprenticeship programs from faculty, staff, students, the Board, media, and the public
• Serve on college committees as requested.
• Supervise, train and evaluate assigned personnel.
• Maintain a respectful and supportive environment for students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Utilize the District's integrated software in performing the required duties of the position.
• Assume other duties normally associated with management.
• Perform other CTE and TRC duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience):
Any combination equivalent to:

• A Master's degree in areas related to the position from an accredited college or university and three years of experience in education or industry or management or related field.
• A sensitivity to and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

If you do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position (in either education or experience) but feel you possess qualifications that are equivalent to the minimum qualifications, please write a one-page summary explaining your position and submit as a "Supplemental Attachment" within the "Attachment" section of the online application.
Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in apprenticeship program development, implementation and management.
• Experience in an industry sector with a high demand for skilled labor.
• Experience and/or familiarity with Career Technical Education programs.
• Experience and/or familiarity with workforce development training.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

• Valid California driver's license.
• An incumbent must be insurable at the "standard rate" by the employer's insurance carrier at all times while employed in this classification by the College of the Sequoias.
  Knowledge and Abilities
  Knowledge of:
  
  • Apprenticeships, Career Technical Education and Workforce Development programs.
  • Industry trends and technologies.
  • Federal, state, local and industry requirements related to apprenticeships and workforce development programs.
  • State, federal and private funding sources.
  • Grants and special project management.
  • Budget preparation and control.
  • Oral and written communications skills.
  • Research methods and report writing techniques.
  • Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
  • Word processing and spreadsheet software.
  • Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
  Ability to:
  
  • Provide leadership and direction to the apprenticeship and workforce development programs.
  • Establish partnerships with employers, unions, higher education, community organizations and businesses.
  • Create and establish activities, workshops and engagement opportunities in support of apprenticeship and workforce development programs.
  • Prepare and administer budgets and programs.
  • Function effectively in a setting with tight deadlines and heavy workload.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
  • Maintain records and prepare reports.
  • Learn, interpret, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
  • Provide work direction and guidance to assigned staff.
  • Accomplish objectives and work independently with minimum supervision.
  Working Conditions:
  Environment
  
  • Indoor/Outdoor environment.
  • Constant interruptions.
  • Multiple tasks.
  • Drive vehicle from site to site to conduct business of the College.
  Physical Abilities
  
  • Ability to communicate with students/employers/employees/public.
  • Ability to read documents.
  • Ability to sit and stand for extended period of time.
  • Ability to reach in all directions.
  • Ability to lift moderately heavy objects.
  • Ability to operate a computer and office equipment
  Application Procedure
  APPLICATION PROCEDURE
  To be considered, applicants must submit ALL of the following required material before or by the filing deadline:
  
  • Completed online application.
  • Equity Narrative (included in the online application).
  • Letter of interest which addresses the Desirable Qualifications. In this letter we invite applicants to expand on strengths not covered in other parts of the application.
  • Curriculum Vitae or Resume.
  • Unofficial copies of transcripts of college/university work. (If transcripts are not in English, include a summary of courses and grades). Official transcripts are required upon employment.
  • Equivalency documents (If necessary).
  To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cos/jobs/3841565/apprenticeship-director