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**Position Title** Director for Workforce Development

**Posting Category** Executive

**Starting salary range** $76,899 - $99,969

Faculty Position (if applicable)

About Harford Community College

Harford Community College (HCC) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we’re committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges. To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website (https://www.harford.edu/about/get-to-know-harford/index.php) .

Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA/ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package, including 2 weeks paid college break, 15 days of sick leave, & 23 days paid vacation. Eligible for health, vision and dental benefits, flexible spending accounts, identity theft plan, and legal benefit plan. Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance; employee paid supplemental life insurance available **.** Participation is required in mandatory retirement plan & two optional retirement plans are available (403b with match after 1 year & 457b). Tuition waiver for HCC classes and tuition reimbursement are also available!

Job Description

The Director for Workforce Development develops, implements, and supervises corporate and professional training, contract training, government training, Dual Enrollment, Apprenticeship and open enrollment programs for the College’s Workforce and Community Education (WCE) division that meet the needs of business, industry and community. The position directs and supervises program assistant directors, coordinators, and support staff in WCE; and provides leadership for instruction, fiscal management, and community and business relations.

Duties include supervising and leading a team of full-time and part-time direct reports across multiple physical locations, adjunct and non-credit instructors; preparing and managing budgets; Profit and Loss reporting responsibilities, overseeing and coordinating special events and other projects; evaluating programs for effectiveness, meeting Maryland standards and student learning outcomes; preparing grant proposals and reporting on outcomes; and coordinating, scheduling and supervising noncredit courses and facilities. The Director collaborates with the Director of Workforce Training Center and serves as a College representative at community and business events with the goal of developing partnerships.

Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia; non-residents are expected to relocate to meet this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position

Required Education

Bachelors Degree

Required Experience

A minimum of 3 years of related workforce development/training experience and 2 years of supervisory experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

+ Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with public and private businesses, local government agencies, Chambers of Commerce, and nonprofit organizations to foster partnerships and training opportunities

+ Willingness and ability to travel regionally

+ Experience in budget oversight, including profit and loss management and revenue forecasting

+ Knowledge of grant development, implementation, and compliance

+ Skilled in analyzing market data to inform and guide strategic decisions

+ Expertise in identifying and developing workforce training programs aligned with industry and business needs

+ Experience leading and managing apprenticeship programs

+ Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with strong presentation abilities

+ Demonstrated leadership in team management, including staff supervision, performance coaching, and professional development

+ Ability to manage and interpret data to support strategic planning and operational decision-making

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

+ Knowledge of the Harford County, MD, public and private business community and APG, with an understanding of workforce needs.

+ Experience teaching in related fields such as workforce training and or career and technical education.

+ Masters degree

**Hours per Week** 40 - 100%

General Weekly Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, some evenings/weekends possible but infrequent.

Posting Detail Information

**Posting Number** 2025-044FSFA

**Number of Vacancies** 1

Open Date

**Close Date** 06/23/2025

**Open Until Filled** No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. *Are you currently a resident of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia, OR are you willing to relocate?

2. Yes

3. No

4. *Will you require sponsorship to work in the United States from Harford Community College?

5. No, I will not require sponsorship from Harford Community College

6. Yes, I will require sponsorship from Harford Community College

7. *This position involves frequent regional travel and occasional travel beyond the region. Are you able to meet this requirement?

8. Yes

9. No

10. *How many years of experience do you have in the workforce development field (e.g., job training, career advancement, wraparound services, apprenticeships, etc.)?

11. Less than 2 years of experience

12. 2–3 years of experience

13. 4 years of experience

14. 5 or more years of experience

15. *Please provide an example of your experience managing full-time staff with diverse roles and backgrounds. How did you support both team success and individual development?(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter

3. Transcript- Bachelor's

Optional Documents

1. Transcript- Doctorate

2. Transcript- Master's

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