Campus Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

Posted: November 4, 2026

Level: Community College Professional 19, 12-month, tenure track position

Employment Type: Standard

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Anticipated

Start Date:

January 2027

Work Location: CT State Quinebaug Valley (742 Upper Maple Street, Danielson, CT 06239)

Work Modality: On-site;
Position is not remote

Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, December 2, 2026

The Campus Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education performs a full range of duties related to strategic development and delivery of occupational, non-credit certificates, and personal development programs to meet the varied learning needs of the populations served. Workforce Development education includes short-term courses and certificate programs that lead directly to employment and professional development training for those enrolled. Workforce Development also plays a vital role in non-credit to credit pathways, which is an important aspect of career development and economic growth.

Personal Enrichment programs include youth enrichment education and adult enrichment programs for lifelong learners. This position directs part-time and full-time program coordinators, staff and clerical support personnel in conducting research and needs assessment, program and instructional design, assists with curriculum development, program implementation, and assessment of the quality of courses, workshops, seminars and other forms of non-credit instruction and training at a community college.

In addition, the Campus Director may oversee courses involved in the Statewide Employee Training and Union contracts for Professional Development courses run on their assigned campus.

Under the direction of the Campus President or their designee the Campus Director of Workforce Development and Continuing Education is accountable for the oversight of the department including staff, non-credit lecturers, and the administration of short-term career focused training programs. This includes continuing education, Business and Industry, Employee Training Programs, Personal Enrichment, staff training and overall continuing education programs for adults, youth and senior individuals in the College’s service areas.

The essential functional areas include:

• Research and analysis
• Program design, development and delivery
• Training, development and direction of staff
• Budgeting and fiscal management
• Community Outreach and marketing of programs
• Ensuring all programs and courses are aligned with CT State Community College aligned curriculums

Additional responsibilities include:

• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
• Service on assigned committees and task forces
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends

Master’s degree in an appropriately related field with two (2) or more years of related experience and up to two (2) years of supervisory experience; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

• Curriculum design in an adult learning environment
• Acade…