Program Director, Trade and Industry

About this role

Responsible for the strategic leadership and operational management and oversight of assigned programs. Coordinates and supervises with faculty and staff. Accountable for the fiscal management, administration, and coordination of programs.

• Develop long-range goals, objectives, priorities, and recommendations.
• Monitor projects to ensure maximum effectiveness and compliance.
• Act as a college liaison for programs and services with outside agencies or community leaders.
• Communicate program information internally.
• Consult and advise within area of expertise.
• Advise students and faculty on departmental issues and requirements.
• Assist instructors with specific needs as requested.
• Respond to complex inquiries from all levels of employees or external sources regarding a variety of questions such as clarification of college or campus policy and procedures.
• Participate in various meetings and committees.
• Travel to meetings between college locations and for other purposes.
• Publicize available student courses and programs and identify target students.
• Guide, lead, review, verify, observe, and manage the work of people reporting directly to the program director.
• Coordinate activities of staff and assist in scheduling and administrative requirements (student workers, part-time, full-time, temporary, volunteers).
• Analyze and interpret program performance data.
• Conduct needs assessment to identify knowledge, skills, behaviors, and competencies needed to design curriculum.
• Write and prepare curriculum, instructor guides, student guides, handouts, and other materials for classroom delivery.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Four years of related experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or similar applications.
• Strong customer-service skills and attention to detail.
• Time and task management skills.
• Ability to implement and manage programs.
• Positive interaction with diverse populations and varying education levels.
• Organize and prioritize competing priorities to maximize personal and team effectiveness.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, building relationships and managing customer expectations.
• Regular physical attendance required.

• Related experience in trade programs.
• Earned industry-recognized credential in AWS, NIMS, HVAC Excellence, NCCER, or other trades related credential.

Lift, carry, push, pull, install or remove objects weighing 20 to 49 pounds. Reach and grasp objects. Stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Stand for extended periods. Use of video display terminal. Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills. Communicate information orally and in writing. Proofread and check documents for accuracy. Work a fluctuating schedule.

• Tuition fee waiver at PBSC and tuition reimbursement.
• Degree recognition award.
• Educational leave and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and parental leave.
• Vacation, sick leave, holidays, spring and winter breaks.
• Remote or hybrid opportunities, wellness programs, health apps.
• Leadership programs, professional learning workshops.
• State retirement plan, voluntary 403b and 457 options.

Palm Beach State College is an equal access, equal opportunity institution. The College complies with all state and federal laws granting rights to applicants for employment or admission to the College. The College prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability or pregnancy in any of its employment or educational programs or activities.

Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against in the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources and Compliance Director or Chief Human Resources Officer by phone or email. Written complaints must be filed within 180 days from the position's closing date for which the applicant applied.