Assistant Director for Trades and Apprenticeships

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.

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.

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!

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:

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.

Associates degree

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

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.