Schenectady County Community College Hiring for Director of Workforce Development Mobile Training Labs at Schenectady, NY Full Time

Category:: Professional
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Department:: WFD&CE
Locations:: Schenectady, NY
Posted:: Dec 21, 2023
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Position ID:: 171145

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. 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. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented groups, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Job Description:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College is seeking a full-time Director of Workforce Development: Mobile Training Labs. Under the general direction of 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. The Director supervises the Driver of Mobile Training Labs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, schedule, operate and supervise the Mobile Training Lab program under the 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
• Assists in the development and implementation of new courses and programming
• Focus on programmatic design that facilitates sustainability of the program, solicits 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 programs
• 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 conduct outreach within the community and the region by attending meetings and networking activities
• Manage training calendar when Mobile Training Labs are available and ensure that proper routing to different destinations is cognizant of Mobile Lab height and width restrictions
• Oversee and manage proper maintenance of Mobile Training 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
• Ensure that proper cleaning and sanitizing of Mobile Training Labs occurs after each training session using the equipment (sanitizing UV lights) provided by the college
• Additional programmatic, financial, and administrative duties as assigned

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education and experience:
  • (A) Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience; OR
  • (B) Associate’s degree in technical field and four or more years of direct work experience in related field; OR
  • (C) A specialized certification in industrial areas (green energy, mechatronics, construction, industrial electrical wiring, CAD design, mechanical drawing, machine operator) and eight or more years of direct work experience in related field
• Demonstrated experience in a training, manufacturing, or social service field
• 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 services
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Office software
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

At SUNY Schenectady, salary is only one aspect of your compensation package.

Benefits and perks:

As a full-time team member here, you’ll enjoy:

• Comprehensive health care coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• A choice of retirement systems
• A deferred compensation program
• Professional development opportunities
• Two on-site childcare providers
• Discounted YMCA health club membership
• Plus additional savings programs and perks!

Application Instructions:

Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled.

If you need a disability-related accommodation to apply to this position, please contact the Human Resources Office at (518) 381-1218 or [email protected].

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.