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Director of ACE Technology & Apprenticeship Programs

POSITION DETAILS

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to students' intellectual and personal growth. The College bridges the economic and educational opportunity gap for students, more than half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Working to strengthen a culture of care inside and outside the classroom, we share a passion for learning with students from around the world. Strategically located in downtown Manhattan, the College is in close proximity to the artistic communities of Tribeca and SoHo, the dynamic downtown financial district, and the center of New York City government at City Hall. BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member's ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, among other personal characteristics. BMCC's motto speaks to this shared sense of purpose and possibility: Start Here, Go Anywhere. We strive to increase degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, and service and leadership within our community, New York City, and beyond.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Workforce Development and Continuing Education, the Director of ACE Technology & Apprenticeship Programs is responsible for the development, facilitation, assessment, monitoring, evaluation, growth, and management of grant funded and tuition-based technology programs in workforce development, as well as the management and expansion of Registered Apprenticeships. They ensure that the division meets its technology training program performance goals and financial growth targets, oversee administrative services, supervise staff, hire instructors, and evaluate the curriculum of individual programs. Additionally, the Director of ACE Technology & Apprenticeship Programs will drive programmatic improvement of current certificate programs, as well as innovation of new certificate programs using stakeholder feedback from relevant industry partners and job sector recommendations.

As the Principal Investigator (PI) of multiple grants, the Director of ACE Technology Programs is responsible for all compliance and accurate reporting to grant stakeholders including the College, CUNY, and Research Foundation of CUNY.

Finally, the Director of ACE Technology Programs will lead the department’s Technology Advisory Board and engage industry to form new employer partnerships to advance apprenticeship and internship opportunities for students with a focus on job placement upon completion. This will require a thorough understanding of the Department of Labor, trade associations, and union procedures and protocols.

This position is grant-funded and annual appointment is contingent upon continued funding.

The Director of ACE Technology & Apprenticeship Programs also performs other related duties as delegated by the AVP.

In addition to the CUNY Title Overview information, other key duties include, but will not be limited to the following:

+ Lead BMCC’s ACE Technology and Apprenticeship department ensuring all courses and programs meet performance milestones and current labor market standards.

+ Engage with technology business leaders to ensure courses and training programs are aligned with current and future labor market needs including certifications and establish meaningful partnerships that provide ongoing apprenticeships and work experiences for students.

+ Serve as liaison from BMCC between the Adult Continuing Education (ACE) department, NYS Department of Labor, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, unions, and trade associations regarding apprenticeship matters.

+ Drive programmatic improvement using employer feedback, student feedback, programmatic learnings, and grow the program team’s industry expertise and content-specific knowledge.

+ Collaborate with college departments to generate articulation agreements, credit for prior learning, and co-listing courses.

+ Create new technology training programs that result in industry-recognized credentials.

+ Ensure all programming is in compliance with industry, state, and CUNY standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's Degree and eight years' related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Proven success in managing and scaling grant-funded workforce development or education programs, including meeting key performance indicators and achieving financial targets.

+ Knowledge of and direct experience with NYS Registered Apprenticeship programs.

+ Demonstrated deep knowledge of current technology landscape, including essential certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, CISSP, PMP, or equivalent high-level technical credentials) and demonstrable proficiency in relevant programming languages and platforms (e.g., Python, Java, cloud environments like Azure/GCP, or modern DevOps toolchains)."

+ Must have established employer relationships in the tech field in NYC

+ Experience with managing budgets and grants.

+ A bachelor’s degree in a technology related field.

+ A master’s degree in management or STEM field.

+ 5 years of direct experience teaching technology or apprenticeship programs.

+ Proven ability to increase enrollments in tuition-based certificate programs.

+ Proven ability to receive awarded grants for continuing education or workforce programs.

+ Proven ability to work collaboratively with business/industry partners for student apprenticeship and internship opportunities.

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Oversees a broad range of fiscal and program responsibilities for Continuing Education and related external programs

- Provides leadership for the development and implementation of new programs of study and ensures the coordination and implementation of program components.

- Plans, markets and implements College programs in Continuing Education, developing overall programs and overseeing development of content, budgets, and marketing strategies.

- Develops funding proposals; solicits grant information and provides leadership and guidance in partnering with community and governmental agencies.

- Provide fiscal oversight and evaluation; develops strategic and operating plans; reports progress and results to management.

- Oversees a comprehensive marketing and public information program.

- Manages staff of the Continuing Education office.

- Represents Continuing Education within the College community and externally.

- Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Continuing Education Director

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Officer

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary range is $91,878 - $122,201;Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials fulfill the responsibilities and qualifications outlined. The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:

https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_JBPST\_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=31362&PostingSeq=1

Current CUNY employees must apply through CUNYfirst Employee Self Service using your login credentials. After you login to CUNYfirst, navigate to job openings by following the path from the Main Menu: Employee Self Service–>Careers

CLOSING DATE

December 5, 2025

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

31362

Location

Borough of Manhattan CC