Schenectady County Community College Hiring for Director of Workfoce Development Mobile Labs at Schenectady, New York Full Time

About SUNY Schenectady County Community College:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College (SUNY Schenectady) is one of the State University of New York’s finest two-year colleges located in upstate New York’s vibrant and growing Capital Region, with easy access to Boston, NYC, the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains, Montreal and scenic Hudson Valley, all of which are just a few hours away. SUNY Schenectady is a premier college that provides quality, comprehensive education for transfer, career, training and workforce development to a diverse population in a student centered environment. The College offers more than 50 transfer and career programs in science, aviation, culinary, music, and liberal arts, and serves more than 5,000 students. SUNY Schenectady County Community College offers an excellent benefit package including health care with dental and vision coverage, a choice of retirement systems, a deferred compensation benefit, an on-site child care program and Montessori School, professional development opportunities, and health club membership. We take pride in being an urban campus with a small town feel.

SUNY Schenectady is dedicated to cultivating an environment that celebrates diversity, prioritizes inclusion, and insists on equitable access. Diversity, equity, and inclusion is central to our vision and mission; we know that to foster a sense of belonging and preserve connectedness, we must create and maintain working and learning spaces that welcome, respect, and appreciate difference. SUNY Schenectady provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law. Applications from minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged. 

Job Description:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a full-time Director of Workforce Development Mobile Labs to join their team. Reporting to the Vice President of Workforce Development & Community Education, the Director of Workforce Development: Mobile Training Labs is responsible for the overall management of the Mobile Training Lab project. This is a professional (unrepresented), full-time, 12-month position. The Director is part of the Workforce Development & Community Education (WFD&CE) team promoting and delivering training via the SUNY Schenectady Mobile Training Labs. The Director adheres to campus-wide, SUNY and professionally recognized standards, policies, procedures, and practices. Given the nature of this unique project, the Director will be required to have a clean driving record and a Class A CDL license.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, schedule, operate and supervise the Mobile unit program in collaboration with the other members of the college including but not limited to Division of Workforce Development and Community Education
• Manage partnership development, marketing, networking, and community relation efforts to promote the use of the Mobile Training Labs across the region
• Positively represent the college and maintain the continuation of collaborative working relationships with funding agencies, expand partnerships with employers;
• Assist in the development and implementation of education and training programs designed to serve the needs of business and industry
• Shares technical expertise in the development and implementation of new courses and programming
• Assist on programmatic design that facilitates sustainability of the program and solicit additional revenue streams and funding opportunities to enhance project goals and outcomes
• Connect students with college resources should they wish to pursue further education into micro-credential, certificate, and/or degree programs upon completion of credit free
• Assist in the development of programming between the College and other education and community agencies serving targeted populations within the College’s service area
• Assist in the development, maintenance and implementation of a marketing campaign to promote the initiatives and recruit students by participating in job fair, career days etc.
• Represent the College and conducts outreach within the community and the region by attending meetings and networking activities
• Manage training calendar when Mobile Labs are available for training and ensure that proper routing to different destinations is cognizant of Mobile Lab height and width restrictions
• Oversee and manages proper maintenance of Mobile Labs and trucks (i.e.: inspections, insurance, gas, oil changes, repairs, cleaning, etc.) to ensure mechanical and safety baselines are maintained and in good working order
• Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting goods and equipment
• Maintain logs of mileage and working hours of vehicle service and repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations
• Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chains, binders, or covers
• Set up and breakdown equipment in trucks and mobile units
• Inspect locations for accessibility, space and power availability, security and stability of trucks and mobile units
• Oversee cleaning and sanitizing of Mobile Labs after each training session using the equipment (sanitizing UV lights) provided by the college
• Additional programmatic/financial/administrative duties as assigned

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in a technical field or specialized certification in industrial areas (green energy, mechatronics, industrial electrical wiring, CAD design, mechanical drawing, machine operator, Commercial driver/mechanic) and a minimum of three years’ experience driving commercial rigs or equivalent or a combination of education and experience
• Class A Commercial Drivers’ License
• Demonstrated experience in a training, manufacturing or social service field
• Knowledge of principles and methods of moving goods by road, including relative costs and benefits
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, statutes and strategies for operating commercial vehicles in the State Of New York
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, machines, tools including design, uses and maintenance
• Demonstrate ability to resolve problems, adjust to changing circumstances, managing one’s own time and time of others with limited supervision
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail to handle complex projects
• Ability to build, sustain and nurture collaborative relationships while providing great customer service
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Office software
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Demonstrated experience in working in a community college or technical education school

Special Information:

• VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts.

Additional Information:

Salary: $60,000

Application Instructions:

Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled.

Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Completed SUNY Schenectady Employment Application
• Diversity Statement: Please include a diversity statement that addresses your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and highlights how your prior experience will support your contributions to the goals outlined by pillar one of the current SUNY Schenectady Strategic Plan.
• References: Please provide three professional references which include name, title, and contact information

CAMPUS SAFETY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the College’s crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the College’s current campus security policies. SUNY Schenectady County Community College’s Annual Security Report is available here.

SUNY Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Stated and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.