Director Western Maryland IT Center of Excellence Job Cumberland area,Maryland USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Director of the Western Maryland IT Center of Excellence

This position is responsible for the vision and operation of the Western Maryland IT Center of Excellence and all related grant requirements included with Center administration. This position coordinates with Allegany County Public Schools to ensure the vision and operation of the P-TECH program. This position represents the College through participation in the steering committee of the Maryland Tech Council.

1. Western Maryland IT Center of Excellence

Leads strategic development and daily operations of the Center by aligning with college goals, analyzing regional needs, designing training programs, securing and managing grants, overseeing staff and budgets, and building partnerships with government, nonprofits, and businesses to deliver tailored workforce training.

2. P-TECH Program

Coordinates with public schools (ACPS) to align curriculum, manages state grants, provides student advising and mentorship, fosters cohort identity, and helps students obtain internships to ensure program success.

3. Maryland Tech Council

Represents the college on the Maryland Tech Council Steering Committee, contributing to statewide tech-related initiatives and discussions.

4. Outreach

Acts as a liaison between the college and external partners, attending meetings and events, and engaging with local businesses and organizations to promote collaboration and student opportunities.

A. Western Maryland IT Center of Excellence

Collaborate with stakeholders to develop functional strategies and set specific objectives for the Western Maryland IT Center of Excellence, aligning its direction with the College’s mission and vision.

Conduct analysis of regional trends, development and delivery of non-credit and/or credit training programs, supervision of training staff, quality control, and evaluation of programs.

Collaborate with academic programs to ensure they remain current and innovative, providing insights that support the development, evaluation, and revision of programs to maintain a strong and consistent identity across all areas.

Develop and revise budgets, policies, and procedures to support and sustain the Center’s infrastructure.

Build and sustain relationships at the local, regional, and state levels—including with government representatives, non-profit agencies, and economic development organizations to support businesses in identifying workforce needs, forming training partnerships and employment pipelines, leveraging college resources, and delivering customized, affordable training solutions on demand.

B. P-TECH Program:

Coordinate and collaborate with ACPS to align curricular pathway and promote student success.

Manage the P-TECH reporting and reimbursement grant with MSDE

Develop budgets/policies/procedures to support area infrastructure

Provide advising support and mentorship to students

Create experiences for the cohort to create cohesiveness and cohort unity

Assist in securing internships for students

C. Maryland Tech Council:

Represent the college and participate in the steering committee of the Maryland Tech Council

D. Outreach & Representation:

Represent the college at various meetings and events; coding events, robotics, trade shows, consortia meetings, and business round tables in the community.

Meetings with local IT employers, acting as liaison between area businesses/agencies and the college

E. Administrative/Director Duties for All Program Areas:

Recruit, supervise, and evaluate part time instructors and staff that reports to the program area.

Research, develop, administer, and evaluate courses, programs, and customized trainings for the Strategic Industry Partnership of the Western Maryland IT Center of Excellence.

Work collaboratively with IT and Public Relations to develop a marketing plan for training…