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**Position Title** Assistant Director for Trades and Apprenticeships

**Posting Category** Full-Time Staff/Management

**Starting salary range** $61,382-$79,797

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, and 18 days of 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 the mandatory retirement plan & two optional retirement plans are available (403b with match after 1 year & 457b). Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance. Tuition waiver for HCC classes and tuition reimbursement are also available!

Job Description

The Assistant Director for Trades and Apprenticeships leads the delivery of instructional programming in the area of trades and apprenticeships while supporting department leadership in the creation, delivery and support of educational programming, dual enrollment and contract training, including the development of new initiatives, and the development of new programs and apprenticeships as well as strengthening of existing programs. The Assistant Director will interface with local and national businesses and government and provide support for small business development and special events.

The Assistant Director performs day-to-day management of Workforce, contract and continuing education Career and Technical programs in areas such as Manufacturing, Construction, Electrical, HVAC, and / or other based on department needs.

Duties include but are not limited to:

+ Ensure delivery of quality programming

+ Conduct program/course evaluations and instructional observations

+ Create and implement new processes

+ Maintain databases and create course schedules

+ Collaborate with HR to hire instructors and staff classes

+ Monitor course start dates and assemble course packets

+ Prepare reports and enter required local, state, and federal data

+ Coordinate with marketing on schedules, brochures, and flyers

+ Handle communications and program inquiries

+ Support Director with grant submissions and compliance

+ Maintain budget records and review/correct online registrations

+ Facilitate collaboration with HCPS and prior learning assessments

+ Support instructors with course management

This position performs work on the HCC campus, and various off-site locations, and occasionally travels to other locations across the region.

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

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.

Required Education

Associates degree

Required Experience

Minimum of two years of experience in a workforce development setting to include program development, budget oversight, and marketing programs and events

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

+ Knowledge and experience in various Career and Technical training areas and apprenticeship programs

+ Knowledge and experience developing and delivering instructional programming

+ Familiarity with machines, technology and software related to trades and industry training

+ Ability to provide services to students and assist them in achieving success

+ Ability to plan course offerings and scheduling

+ Ability to plan and implement programs and events

+ Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree

+ Supervisory experience

+ Grant writing or management experience

+ Knowledge of state and federal compliance requirements for apprenticeship programs

+ Knowledge of and demonstrated experience teaching instructional programming

+ Experience working with or in higher education

**Hours per Week** 40 - 100%

General Weekly Work Schedule

General work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; additional hours may be required based on the needs of the College. Final work schedule to be determined by the supervisor.

Posting Detail Information

**Posting Number** 2025-076FSFA

**Number of Vacancies** 1

Open Date

**Close Date** 12/01/2025

**Open Until Filled** No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. *What is your highest level of education completed?

2. High school or GED

3. Associate's degree

4. Bachelor's degree

5. Master's degree

6. Doctorate

7. *How many years of experience do you have in a workforce development setting performing program development, budget oversight, and marketing?

8. No experience or less than 1

9. 1 year of experience

10. 2 years of experience

11. 3 years of experience

12. 4 years of experience

13. 5-6 years of experience

14. 7 or more years of experience

15. *Do you have experience supervising staff?

16. No experience

17. Yes

18. *Please select any skilled trades areas in which you have work experience (you may choose more than one):

19. Electrical

20. HVAC

21. Construction

22. Manufacturing

23. Auto

24. Other

25. None

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

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

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

29. *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?

30. Yes

31. No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter

3. Transcript- Associate

Optional Documents

1. Letter of Recommendation

2. Transcript- Bachelor's

3. Transcript- Doctorate

4. Transcript- Master's

5. Certificate/Licensure

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