Director of Apprenticeships & Workforce Partnerships

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director, Apprenticeships & Workforce Partnerships reports to the Vice President of Academic Affairs at San Jose City College. The work schedule is Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This is a full time, 12 months per year, academic management position.

POSITION PURPOSE

Under general direction of the Vice President of Academic Affairs or assigned administrator, the Director of Apprenticeships & Workforce Partnerships provides vision, leadership, overall supervision and administrative oversight for employment training services focused on instructional apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeships, funding, contract education, and special programs. The position manages, leads, and coordinates the programs and serves as the liaison with external partners in business, education, government, and non-profit agencies; manages use of funds and services, monitors programs for effectiveness; and ensures adherence to federal and state regulations in the use of state, federal, and grant funds. Emphasis will be placed on the growth of apprenticeships, trade/occupational/vocational programs, agreements, and career education, as well as establishing partnerships with business and industry, and securing additional funding.

The position supports the college's mission of creating apprenticeship and career pathways for students that lead to meaningful employment, economic mobility, and alignment with regional workforce needs.

NATURE AND SCOPE

The Director provides strategic leadership, administrative oversight, and operational management for apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, contract education, workforce development, and related special programs. The position independently administers complex programmatic, fiscal, partnership, marketing, and operational activities; develops and sustains collaborative relationships with employers, labor organizations, industry associations, educational institutions, workforce agencies, and community partners; and serves as the College's primary representative for assigned workforce and apprenticeship initiatives.

The Director represents the College in local, regional, and statewide workforce development, apprenticeship, and career education organizations; directs the development and implementation of strategic partnerships; pursues funding opportunities; and collaborates with faculty, staff, administrators, and external stakeholders to support student success, workforce preparation, economic mobility, and regional workforce needs.

The position collaborates with faculty, staff, outreach personnel, the career and transfer center, and other college administrators to support the daily operation of the program.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides coordination for the advancement of the apprenticeship programs, systematic assessment of student progress and learning outcomes, reviews and recommends changes to maintain relevance of programs to meet student and community needs.

2. Leads funding and resource development efforts by identifying, pursuing, and administering state, federal, private, and industry funding opportunities aligned with apprenticeship, workforce development, contract education, and assigned programs.

3. Monitors assigned programs, file reports, and ensures compliance to regulations of federal and state agencies for the receipt and expenditure of funds.

4. Manages apprenticeship grants and other state, federal and/or private grants consistent with District policy and sound financial management principles.

5. Develops strategies and operational plans to ensure program growth.

6. Develops and maintains partnerships with employers, labor organizations, industry groups, workforce agencies, and community partners to support apprenticeship programs, contract education opportunities, internships, work-based learning experiences, and student employment pathways. Collaborates with labor organizations, employers, educational institutions, workforce agencies, and community partners to establish, expand, and sustain apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, contract education, and workforce development programs.

7. Works with the Director of Marketing to promote proposed and offered curricula, branding and event support planning, such as cohort launches, and information and introduction days.

8. Prepares and administers grant budgets and monitors operations budget spending; supports funding initiatives; prepares justifications and recommendations; supervises expenditures and control budget; and assures maintenance of documentation and compliance related to the funding.

9. Maintains current knowledge of emerging trends, legislation, funding opportunities, workforce development initiatives, and apprenticeship practices at the local, state, and national levels.

10. Markets/promotes programs while establishing effective working relationships with educational partners, community stakeholders, local government, civic business/industry and other educational groups in the service area.

11. Initiates and maintains community engagement activities to develop local support for town halls, employer advisory boards, and student skills development.

12. Participates in local, regional, and state activities to promote apprenticeships and assigned programs.

13. Maintains program communication to support students through the program life cycle from enrollment, graduation, mentorship, academic growth, and/or employment opportunities.

14. Supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned support staff and student workers; interviews and participates in selecting employees.

15. Promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, cultural competency, and a positive work environment.

16. Performs other related duties as assigned.


EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:

1. Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations that governs higher education and student services for California Community Colleges.

2. Apprenticeship and special program initiatives and trends on the state and national levels in community colleges.

3. State and federal workforce development programs, funding sources, and agencies including, but not limited to, the Division of Apprenticeship Standards (DAS), California Apprenticeship Initiative (CAI), Strong Workforce Program, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Perkins, and the United States Department of Labor.

4. Apprenticeship program development, administration, and compliance requirements.

5. Workforce development systems, labor-management partnerships, and employer engagement strategies.

6. Career Technical Education (CTE), contract education, and regional workforce initiatives.

7. California Regional Consortiums.

8. District policies, procedures, and college programs.

9. Principles and practices of marketing and promotion.

10. Budget preparation and control; methods and regulations regarding the use of funds.

11. Interpersonal communication skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

12. Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.


Skills and Abilities:

1. Plan, organize, develop, and evaluate the programs, activities, and services that meet student and community needs.

2. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with faculty and staff, students, and community members.

3. Work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from multi-cultural backgrounds and promote access, success, and equity. Job Description: Director, Business and Workforce.

4. Represent the college in meetings with external partners at off campus locations.

5. Present a positive image of the College in the community.

6. Administer grants, contracts, and externally funded programs in compliance with applicable requirements.

7. Develop, cultivate, and maintain productive partnerships with employers, labor organizations, workforce agencies, educational institutions, and community stakeholders.

8. Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate personnel.

9. Operate a computer terminal to enter data, maintain records, and generate reports.

10. Plan and organize work to meet schedules and time lines.

11. Work independently with little direction.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; Master's degree preferred.

2. Five years of increasingly responsible administrative, supervisory, management, workforce development, apprenticeship, contract education, career education, grant administration, business partnership, or closely related experience involving program administration, budget oversight, personnel supervision, and partnership development.

In addition to the salary, this position qualifies for the choice of one of the District's excellent Health Benefits and Welfare plans, which the premium cost is 100% paid by the District for the employee and their eligible dependents, and one health plan costing an estimated $60,000 for the District for fiscal year 2025-2026. We offer two medical plans (Anthem Blue Cross [PPO] and Kaiser Permanente (HMO]); dental (Delta Dental PPO); vision (VSP Choice); life insurance for the employee (The Lincoln); life insurance for eligible dependents (The Lincoln); a long-term disability/income protection plan (The Lincoln); and an employee assistance plan (Anthem EAP).

In addition, the District contributes an additional 19.10% of the employee's salary towards an eligible employee's pension (CalSTRS).

Employees may also elect to participate in optional plans including purchasing additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible dependent(s); enroll in a medical, transportation, and/or dependent care Flexible Spending Account(s) (with the $4 monthly administrative fee paid by the District); and set pre-taxed dollars aside to supplement their pension in a 403b (tax shelter annuity) and/or a 457 (deferred compensation) plan(s).

Managers, Supervisor and Confidential employees earn 22 days per year of vacation, up to 12 sick leave days and 6 administrative leave days. There are currently 20 paid holidays.