Director of Trades and Experiential Learning

Job Title: Director of Trades and Experiential Learning Work Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week. Travel to other LCCC sites, partner locations in Lehigh, Carbon and Schuylkill Counties, and industry events required. (The standard work week is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Exempt professionals, are expected to maintain a flexible schedule to ensure all responsibilities and collegiate needs are met, including occasional work outside of core business hours.) Salary Range: $59,395 - $77,257 FLSA Status: Exempt Summary The Director of Trades and Experiential Learning provides operational leadership and strategic oversight for complex technical workforce programs, experiential learning initiatives, and employer partnerships. Designed to meet expanding industry demand, this role ensures operational excellence, program quality, and regulatory compliance across diverse trade disciplines and work-based learning pathways-including apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeships, and internships. The Director bridges the gap between academic programming and industry needs by facilitating high-impact employer engagement, managing specialized grants, and leading state-of-the-art facility operations. Reports to: Executive Director of the Center for Workforce Development Essential Duties & Responsibilities Experiential Learning & Work-Based Pathways 1. Oversee the strategic expansion, coordination, and administrative documentation of all Apprenticeship, Pre-Apprenticeship, and Internship programs. 2. Direct the administration and execution of work-based grants, including the School-to-Work Grant initiative. 3. Track compliance, participant progress, and credential attainment across work-based learning tracks. Instructor Recruitment & Supervision 1. Recruit, hire, train, evaluate, and mentor instructional staff and adjunct faculty across technical disciplines. 2. Ensure instructors maintain current industry certifications, adhere to instructional standards, and deliver high-quality technical curricula. Sales & Revenue Generation 1. Proactively identify, target, and secure new employer clients for workforce training programs. 2. Meet or exceed established revenue and sales goals. 3. Develop and deliver customized sales presentations, proposals, and training solutions. 4. Maintain and manage a robust sales pipeline, tracking all activity and outcomes. 5. Negotiate pricing and service agreements in collaboration with leadership. 6. Outreach, sales, and travel, to tri-county region - Lehigh, Schuylkill, and Carbon. Employer Engagement & Relationship Management 1. Build and maintain strong relationships with employers across key industry sectors. 2. Serve as the primary external contact for workforce training inquiries and partnerships. 3. Conduct ongoing outreach to assess employer workforce needs and skills gaps. 4. Ensure high levels of client satisfaction to promote repeat business and long-term partnerships Community Representation & Outreach 1. Represent Workforce Development at industry events, job fairs, chambers of commerce, and networking events. 2. Promote training programs and services to increase visibility and market presence 3. Establish relationships with economic development organizations and industry groups Reporting & Performance Tracking 1. Track sales activity, revenue generation, and employer engagement metrics 2. Prepare regular reports on pipeline development, closed business, and market trends 3. Contribute to strategic initiatives to expand workforce offerings and employer partnerships. Program Oversight and Administration 1. Works collaboratively with internal teams to support the development of new programs. 2. Manages the hiring of workforce faculty and trainers. 3. Builds career pathways by connecting skills/workforce programs with credit programs, creating seamless transitions for stud nts. 4. Coordinates employer advisory committees to ensure programs remain aligned with industry needs; participates in program evaluation and compliance reporting in accordance with state and institutional policies. 5. Manages grants and serves as point of contact for grants in these areas. Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship Leadership 1. Provides strategic oversight for all apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship initiatives within area of responsibility. Develops, registers, and maintains apprenticeship programs in partnership with employers and regulatory agencies. Completes and submits Registered Apprenticeship applications and related documentation in compliance with state and federal requirements. Required Qualifications Education 1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical trade field combined with an advanced degree, or relevant industry-recognized certifications/master-level trade licenses. Certifications 1. Act 153 Clearances (Act 34 PA Criminal Background, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History, Act 114 FBI Clearance Fingerprinting) Work Experience Minimum of 5-7 years of progressively responsible administrative or leadership experience in higher education, vocational/technical training, or industry workforce development. Proven track record of managing technical education programs, trade lab environments, and industry-aligned training facilities (e.g., Electrical, Facilities Maintenance, Fiber Optics, or Advanced Manufacturing). Significant experience building and maintaining strategic partnerships with regional employers, trade unions, university partners, and economic development agencies.