Director of Secondary Career & Technical Education

Director of Secondary Career & Technical Education

Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.

Apply locations : Washington County Campus, Arkansas

Time type : Full time

Posted on : Posted 3 Days Ago

Time left to apply : End Date : November 9, 2024 (11 days left to apply)

Job requisition id : JR-856

NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas.

As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers.

NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success.

As part of the High School Relations team, the Director of Secondary Career & Technical Education will manage the college’s Secondary Career Center, which supports the enrollment of high school students in career and technical education (CTE) courses offered by the college.

This role is pivotal in fostering partnerships with high schools and ensuring students receive a high-quality educational experience.

Job Responsibilities

Provide daily management of the Secondary Career Center (SCC) Education Programs funded by the Office of Skills Development (OSD) and oversee general concurrent CTE courses, including faculty hiring, supervision, support, course scheduling, stakeholder communications, and budgeting.

Collaborate with the AVP of Workforce and content experts to identify and approve faculty, secure classroom spaces, purchase necessary equipment, and develop the annual master schedule.

Ensure the accuracy of grades and student data by working closely with SCC faculty.

Serve as the primary point of contact for budgeting, curriculum development, program management, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.

Attend regional CTE advisory meetings and participate in NWA Educational Cooperative Monthly Board Meetings alongside the Executive Director.

Ensure compliance with all Higher Learning Commission, Arkansas Career Education, and NACEP rules and regulations.

Assist in the creation and updating of articulation / MOU agreements with K-12 institutions and NWACC divisions / departments.

Coordinate and award the Northwest Arkansas Regional Career and Technical Leadership Award in collaboration with area school districts.

Support NACEP faculty liaisons and manage accreditation paperwork in conjunction with the appropriate workforce department.

Oversee state and accreditation paperwork required for awarding concurrent credit (Arkansas Department of Higher Education and National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships).

Complete paperwork for specialized training programs and clinical facility agreements for high school students in collaboration with the AVP of Workforce and the relevant Dean.

Submit all required state reports for the Secondary Career Center.

Help plan annual events for community and high school partners.

Work closely with the High School Relations team to support the overall vision for high school programs.

Regular, reliable attendance is essential, along with the ability to foster collegial and harmonious working relationships.

Additional related duties may be assigned as needed.

Rate of Pay : $58,757 annualized

Desired Work Skills

Leadership & Team Management

Ability to effectively lead and support faculty in delivering high-quality technical education programs.

Experience in managing diverse teams, resolving conflicts, and fostering a collaborative environment.

Skills in mentorship and providing constructive feedback to faculty and staff.

Strong understanding of career and technical education (CTE) frameworks, standards, and curriculum design.

Familiarity with dual enrollment / concurrent programs and the specific needs of high school students in these programs.

Competence in scheduling, resource allocation, and budgeting for educational programs.

Knowledge of accreditation processes and compliance with relevant state and federal regulations, including NACEP standards.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with school districts, industry partners, faculty, and students.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal, to articulate program goals, updates, and challenges.

Capacity to coordinate with external stakeholders such as parents, high school counselors, and industry leaders to strengthen the program.

Curriculum & Instructional Design

Proficiency in designing and aligning CTE curricula with industry needs and high school learning outcomes.

Expertise in integrating technical skills training with academic content to meet the demands of modern workplaces.

Experience in using technology and hands-on learning tools to enhance student engagement and skill development.

Data-Driven Decision Making :

Ability to analyze program data, including student outcomes and industry trends, to inform decisions and improvements.

Proficiency in tracking student progress, program effectiveness, and faculty performance through data metrics.

Marketing & Outreach

Strong marketing and outreach skills to promote CTE programs to prospective students, parents, and school administrators.

Experience in developing marketing campaigns, using social media, and creating promotional materials (e.g., brochures, videos, newsletters).

Capability to host outreach events, open houses, or tours that showcase the value of technical education to students and the community.

Industry Knowledge & Connections

In-depth knowledge of the technical industries aligned with the CTE programs, such as manufacturing, healthcare, IT, etc.

Strong network of industry partners for internships, job placements, and program advisory boards.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is :

Frequently :

• Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking
Constantly :
• Hearing
• Hearing
• Repetitive motion
• Talking
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as : preparing and analyzing data and figures;

transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and / or visual inspection at distances close to the eyes.

Environmental Conditions

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Required Education

A Master’s degree in Higher Education, Career and Technical Education, Counseling, Business Administration, Social Work, Student Affairs, Public Administration, or a related field is preferred.

Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree with six years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a Master’s degree.

A minimum of two years of relevant work experience is required.

Required Work Experience

Experience working in a higher education / Career and Technical Education / vocational / technical training environment.

Relative management experience including staff supervision.

OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy.

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